New Jersey Outdoor Alliance PO Box 655 Belmar, NJ 07719 800-508-2687 In addition to the oral comments given on April 29, 2026, the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance (NJOA) submits the following comments on the proposed 2026-2027 Game Code (Proposal Number: PRN 2026-026): During the recodification and rearrangement of sections of the Game Code, NJOA notes that there are […]
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New Jersey Outdoor Alliance – Game Code Testimony Trenton, NJ – April 28, 2026 Good evening. My name is Anthony Pensabene, and I have been a resident of Howell, New Jersey, for 37 years. My wife and I have long enjoyed the state’s outdoor lifestyle, including hiking, biking, marine fishing, and hunting. I am here today
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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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The New Jersey Outdoor Alliance (NJOA) is pleased to announce that, together with our conservation partners, we participated in a Legislative Conservation Caucus held on December 22, 2025, at the New Jersey State House. During this event, we engaged with more than 20 legislators and members of their staff to advocate for and reaffirm our
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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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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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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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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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