Wildlife Management

NJ Fish and Game Council is under attack.

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ACTION ALERT N.J. Fish & Game Council Changes Threaten Hunting, Fishing & Trapping New Jersey Legislative Bills A6055/S4893 would remove three sportsmen from the Fish & Game Council and replace them with animal-welfare advocates — including a possible Chair. This means less science-based management and more anti-hunting & anti-fishing influence on decisions that directly affect you. Why It Matters to You If these bills pass, […]

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Healthy Environment. Healthy Habitat. Healthy Wildlife

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At the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance, we believe that a healthy environment creates healthy habitats, and healthy habitats sustain healthy wildlife. Our mission is to educate legislators and the public about the sustainable use of natural resources; nature’s own formula for balance. We don’t see those unfamiliar with the principles of conservation as opponents, but

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NJOA questions for the Gubernatorial Candidates

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The New Jersey Outdoor Alliance prepared a set of questions for both gubernatorial candidates to determine how they would support anglers, hunters and trappers.  Jack Ciattarellli provided the following answers. Unfortunately, the Sherrill campaign denied a meeting with the NJOA despite multiple requests and did not respond to our questions so we don’t know her position on

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NJOA talks Summer Flounder with Virginia Tech Student

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Akea Cader, MS Student, Virginia Tech, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Conservation requested a meeting with the NJOA  to assist them in their Virginia Tech Project on Recreational Fishing.  The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, commonly referred to as Virginia Tech, is a public landgrant research university with its main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia.  NJOA

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Recreational Fishing is dying from Overregulation

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April 18, 2025 President Donald Trump 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20500 Re: Urgent Need to Address Regulatory Burdens on Recreational Salt Water Fishing Mr. President, The recreational fishing industry annually generates about $148 billion dollars and 945,000 related jobs. While NOAA/NMFS plays a critical role in sustaining fish populations and long-term environmental health,

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It’s déjà Vu All Over Again!

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In February 2024, seven sportsmen’s groups, including NJOA, met with the assistant commissioners of DEP’s Parks and Forestry and Fish and Wildlife to discuss our concerns with the proposed road closures at Wharton State Forest. Although sportsmen are not the problem, road closures to prevent illegal off roading in sensitive areas, affect our activities.  At that

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Delaware Water Gap Update

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Delaware Water Gap Update NJOA and other groups are still opposing the campaign from a minority to change the designation of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to a National Park which will restrict current recreational and management activities.  (see “IT AIN’T OVER TILL ITS OVER!” posted on this website earlier). https://www.njoutdooralliance.org/2024/delaware-water-gap-park-and-preserve-plan-2/  As reported, this would require

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