Division Offices CLOSED. I Give Them LOADS of Credit for Trout Stocking

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS OPEN FOR RECREATION
ALL DIVISION OFFICES ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced today that the public may still access the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Wildlife Management Areas, including roads, parking areas, trails, lakes and other open space areas for healthful recreation.

However, all offices, educational centers, restrooms and similar facilities within these areas are closed to the public until further notice in order to protect public health and safety as the state works to address COVID-19.

“Keeping state-owned open spaces available to the public is important so people can continue to enjoy the healthful benefits of recreation and being outdoors,” Commissioner McCabe said. “We advise the public to practice social distancing while enjoying our open spaces.”

Conservation Police Officers will continue to conduct routine patrols of WMAs to ensure public safety and general wellbeing of the visiting public.

All educational events and classes run by the Division of Fish and Wildlife including Hunter Education classes, Aquatic Education classes, R3 events and public educational events are also cancelled through April 30, 2020. 

Pre-season trout stocking originally scheduled to begin on March 23 has been moved up and has already begun. The Division will be making every effort to distribute trout without interruption.  

Licenses and permits will not be available for purchase at Division offices, however you may still purchase them online.

For updates, please visit www.njfishandwildlife.com