December 15, 2008
Press Release
 
Historic Day for NJ Outdoorsmen and Outdoorswomen.
Conservation Caucus Formed

New Jersey’s nearly 1,000,000 anglers, hunters and trappers are claiming a historic day. They are referring to the creation and first official meeting of the New Jersey Angling and Hunting Conservation Caucus (NJAHCC), a bipartisan assembly of political leaders and recreational outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen dedicated to advancing the state’s conservation interests.
The NJAHCC was initiated and organized by Senator Stephen M. Sweeney (Democratic Majority Leader) at the suggestion, and with the cooperation, of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance. The Caucus is comprised of a total of 26 senators and assemblypersons.
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Candidate called open-minded

By KIRK MOORE
STAFF WRITER

A coalition of fishermen, hunters and trappers made its first-ever endorsement of a congressional candidate when the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance announced it is backing state Sen. John Adler, D-Camden, in his bid for the 3rd District seat.

The district includes a broad swath of the Pine Barrens, Barnegat Bay and Long Beach Island, a region where outdoor enthusiasts remain a considerable constituency. Retiring Rep. Jim Saxton, R-N.J., worked to keep that support during his 24-year tenure, and Outdoor Alliance spokesmen said they decided to support Adler mostly because of his record in the Legislature.
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For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 29, 2008

The Sportsmen’s and Animal Owners’ Voting Alliance (SAOVA) today endorsed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) for President and Sarah Palin for Vice President.  The McCain-Palin ticket best aligns with the views of Americans who hunt, fish, own and breed animals and are aware of animal rightist organizations’ intentions to remove these rights.
Senator McCain, an avid fisherman, understands that the sportsmen community is the strongest advocate for programs that encourage habitat protection and wildlife Conservation. As a westerner, he is also particularly sensitive to our private property rights.
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I read the recent letter titled "They were here first" with interest. It was written by Janet Piszar, director of the Bear Education And Resource (B.E.A.R.) Group. Several points in her letter did not parallel commonly accepted scientific bear management practices, so I went to the organization's Web site in search of the reason. What I found was revealing.

The officers listed are a "Who's Who" of self-proclaimed animal rights activists. Several of the officers also are members of New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance. NJARA states a purpose dedicated to ending animal exploitation by encouraging and empowering people to become active and join the fight for animal liberation.

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by J.B. Kasper, Outdoors Columnist, 7/11/ 2008
(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association September 2008 Newsletter)

When I was growing up, the traditional outdoor sports of fishing and hunting were a big part of life in the Trenton area.

At one time there were six tackle shop-sporting goods stores in Trenton. Some of you might remember Beaver Sporting Goods on Hamilton Avenue, Ernie's Tackle Shop on Clinton Avenue, Capitol Sporting Goods on Olden Avenue, Zotto's Tackle Shop on Hamilton Avenue and Brunswick Sports and Hardware on Brunswick Avenue. That was back in the 1950s and 1960s, now only Brunswick Sports is left in the city and they have changed hands several times.

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By LEE PROCIDA Staff Writer, 609-457-8707

Published: Tuesday, August 26, 2008


JACKSON TOWNSHIP - As the sun started to set behind the tall pine trees in the distance Monday night, tour guide John Burkle hopped on his tractor and started pulling a trailer full of sportsmen and forest management enthusiasts through the woods.

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Friday, August 15, 2008
BY FRED J. AUN

For the Star-Ledger

Anthony Mauro, chairman of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance (NJOA), knows how to get things done, and he even manages to reach some goals in the process of pursuing others.

He said the NJOA, which turned a year old last week, is a good example.

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BY John Geiser  STAFF COLUMNIST  July 12, 2008

There is more than one way to get commercial fish traps off the state's artificial reefs.

The will of the people has been thwarted in the state Legislature by two key Democratic lawmakers for nearly two years; so people are looking elsewhere for relief.

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Saturday, July 12, 2008   BY JOE MOSZCZYNSKI          
Star-Ledger Staff
A Superior Court judge upheld a municipal court ruling yesterday and sentenced a Sussex County animal-rights activist to 30 days in jail for resisting arrest during a bear-trap tampering incident last year.

Refusing to issue a stay pending appeal, Judge N. Peter Conforti ordered that Albert "Ali" Kazemian, 51, begin serving the term immediately. Kazemian was then handcuffed by two sheriff's officers and whisked away to the county jail.

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Friday, July 11, 2008
BY J.B. KASPER
OUTDOORS COLUMNIST

When I was growing up, the traditional outdoor sports of fishing and hunting were a big part of life in the Trenton area.

At one time there were six tackle shop-sporting goods stores in Trenton. Some of you might remember Beaver Sporting Goods on Hamilton Avenue, Ernie's Tackle Shop on Clinton Avenue, Capitol Sporting Goods on Olden Avenue, Zotto's Tackle Shop on Hamilton Avenue and Brunswick Sports and Hardware on Brunswick Avenue. That was back in the 1950s and 1960s, now only Brunswick Sports is left in the city and they have changed hands several times.
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Sunday, July 06, 2008

BY FRED J. AUN
For the Star-Ledger

There's usually a price to pay, aside from the tickets, when one attends an event sponsored by a political action group: You have to sit through speeches before, after or during the serving of food and beverages.

Anthony Mauro, chairman of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance (NJOA), can't guarantee the politicians invited to attend the organization's upcoming pig roast will not step up to the microphone. What politician can avoid the pull of the podium?

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By Kirk Moore • STAFF WRITER • June 25, 2008

BELMAR — With a recent assurance of support from state environmental Commissioner Lisa P. Jackson, leaders of a movement to ban commercial fishing traps from New Jersey's artificial reefs said Tuesday they are re-mobilizing support in the state Legislature for a proposed trap ban.

"We need to get the votes from people all over the state . . . We need to get momentum," said state Sen. Sean T. Kean, R-Monmouth, whose bill (S-336) could be approved soon by the full Senate.
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Thanks to the Daily Record for printing the Op Ed.
June 16, 2008

Three of the five major forest regions in the United States are rooted in the Garden State. From the Kittatinny Range to the Pine Barrens, nearly forty percent of New Jersey's total area is timberland. The soils of these woodlands help to perform the important function of drainage and also determine the vitality of nearly 90 species of trees and countless species of plant life. Additionally, the health of this ecology is transferred to fish and wildlife by means of food, water, cover and protection.

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June 14, 2008

Pressure by recreational anglers and divers to get commercial traps off the state's artificial reefs has intensified recently.

Two significant developments occurred last week: the decision of the state Division of Fish and Wildlife to support the trap ban, and the announcement that Sen. Sean Kean, R-Mon., will hold a rally at 7 p.m. June 24 to urge passage of his bill to prohibit the traps on the reefs.
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Times of Trenton

It is not about eliminating fishing and hunting...
... it is about eliminating our freedom of choice.

Thursday, May 08, 2008
BY ANTHONY P. MAURO SR.

It is becoming more commonplace to read letters from animal rights activists that label fishing and hunting as cruel and the Division of Fish and Wildlife, the agency that manages New Jersey's wildlife, as a purveyor of death. These advocates represent themselves as guardians of wildlife and portray the angler, hunter and DFW as unpopular with New Jerseyans. The depiction is self-serving and misleading.

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Thursday, April 24, 2008
By TRISH G. GRABER
tgraber@sjnewsco.com
TRENTON -- Historic re-enactors rode onto the grounds of the state capitol on horseback and park-goers raised canoe oars in the air Wednesday to protest Gov. Jon S. Corzine's proposal to close nine state parks.

The proposal, which would shutter two Salem County parks and a state historic site, is part of $2.7 billion in cuts to the $33 billion budget focused on solving the state's fiscal crisis.

Along with partially closing three more parks, it would save $4.5 million.

But the more than 300 people who staged a camp-out at the Statehouse, some who actually pitched tents, insisted the cuts should come from other areas.

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Sunday, April 06, 2008
BY FRED J. AUN
For the Star-Ledger

It's a busy time of the year for sportsmen. Trout season is underway and
spring gobbler season is just around the bend.

So finding a few minutes to sit down and write some letters might not be
easy. Nevertheless, advocates of hunting, fishing and trapping are urging
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Oliver Shapiro, Editor, New jersey Federation Sportsmen News, March 2008
(This represents portions of the editorial)

Good news: The NJOA continues its impressive strides forward, and has taken yet more action to increase its activity in New jersey. And here's a shameless plug: If you haven’t yet sent in your dollars to help their activities, now’s the time to do so.

Bad news: The forces of weirdness and stupidity continue their efforts unabated; this time I'm looking at the town of Hightstown which, as of this writing, is proposing that all pet owners be legally referred to as “owner/guardian.” This will, according to one report, “encourage residents to act more responsibly toward their pets and take greater stewardship of other animals in the borough.” Even the NJ Veterinary Medical Association opposes the proposal, mindful of the possible negative ramifications that could ensue.
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Tight Lines and Straightaway Shots by Robert Brunisholz
New Jersey Federated Sportsmen News, March 2008

It never fails to boggle my aging brain, how the “animal-rights” crowd and their partners-in-crime the anti-hunters can gain favor with so many politicians. The blatant hypocrisy of both groups remains beyond the comprehension of anyone with the ability to add 2+2 and arrive at a conclusion of 4.

Recently, the Ohio-based pro-sportsmen group the United State’s Sportsmen’s Alliance reported that the infamous group called People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (which incidentally, is so extremist that even aquariums are on their elimination list since all animals – fish included – should not be “owned” by humans, according to their thinking) had, in 206, killed more than 97 percent of the so-called “companion” animals placed I its care for adoption.
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The Sporting View by Marty Boa
New Jersey Federated Sportsmen News, March 2008

The New Jersey Outdoor Alliance (NJOA) is alive and well, and it isn’t going away now that the 2007 state legislative elections are over. On the contrary, the highly successful political action committee reaffirmed its mission and formed a council at a meeting held on January 9, 2008 in Freehold Township.

The NJOA and the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Council will continue to identify and actively support legislative initiatives and legislators that support hunting, fishing and trapping in New Jersey. The NJOA and the council will also continue to work toward the defeat of anti-sportsman legislation and those legislators who act in opposition to the sporting community and the populace at large. Legislative proposals and the respective sponsoring legislators will be supported or opposed regardless of party affiliation.
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Tags: Federation newspaper

by John Toth
(from Jersey Cost Anglers Association January 2008 Newsletter

Pot Bill  

At the time I am writing this report, we have received assurances that the Pot Bill should come up for a vote in the Senate on January 7th and in the Assembly on January 3rd. If all goes well, it should move on to Governor Corzine for signature. There was some reluctance in getting this bill posted for vote in both houses due to pressure from commercial interest groups. I wrote letters on behalf of the JCAA to Senator Codey and Assemblyman Roberts urging them to post the bills for vote. Additionally, a letter was prepared and sent out to

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By John Burton, Two River Times (1/`18/08)

A number of area residents are urging state officials to take action to halt waterfowl hunting along the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers.

While hunters counter that they are doing what people have been doing here for years and that they obey all laws and state regulations doing it, those opposed to the sport recently ratcheted up their campaign by compiling a petition seeking an out-and-out ban on local hunting.

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