September 25, 2023

NJ Fish & Wildlife Announces Change in Southern Deer Forum Location

Attention All NJ Deer Hunters!

The southern Deer Hunter Forum hosted by NJ Fish & Wildlife to discuss preliminary proposals on simplifying NJ’s deer hunting regulations has changed locations.

Formerly scheduled to be held at Batsto Village State Park, the Southern Deer Forum WILL NOW BE HELD at Stockton University to better accommodate expected attendance. Details follow.Southern Deer Hunter Forum – October 5, 2023, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Stockton University – 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway, NJ. **Attendees should park in the North Lot and the meeting will take place in the Lodge At Lakeside. (Campus map attached as the Lodge is not visible from the parking lot)

And don’t forget the Central Deer Hunter Forum on September 28, 2023, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Rutgers EcoComplex – 1200 Florence Columbus Rd., Bordentown, NJ.

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September 18, 2023

Attention Deer Hunters – NJ Fish & Wildlife Forums on Simplified Hunting Regulations

NJ Fish & Wildlife is looking for your input and will be hosting three Deer Hunter Forums to discuss preliminary proposals on simplifying NJ’s deer hunting regulations.

Hunters are asked to attend for discussions of ideas on how to make deer hunting regulations less complicated and less expensive.

Your feedback is crucial to keep deer hunting a treasured tradition and valuable wildlife management tool in the Garden State!

The first Forum for North Jersey took place last week. The remaining two are scheduled as follows:

Source:  https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/news-2023-08-24-upcoming-deer-hunter-forums/

 

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May 17, 2023

Application for Cost-Share Grant Funding for Installation of Deer Fencing on UNPRESERVED Farmland – Out NOW

“The NJDA Deer Fencing Program makes cost-sharing funding available for the installation of deer fencing on unpreserved farms. The program is conducted in accordance with N.J.S.A 4:40-6.1.”

Please click here for the full application, eligibility, and other important information

Timing is important if considering this program. NJDA began accepting applications on 5/15/23.

 

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February 16, 2017

SADC Cost-Sharing for Deer Fence on Permanently Preserved Farms

Whitetail deer. Photo courtesy USDA NRCS.

The NJ State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) recently dedicated $500,000 of funding for 50% cost-share grants to farmers for installing high tensile woven-wire fencing on permanently preserved farms.  The cost share applies to fencing materials and installation.  An applicant can apply for a cost-share of up to $200/acre, with a total award amount capped at $20,000.  As a ballpark estimate: accounting for the farmer’s 50% contribution, the maximum level of funding would support fence installation around roughly 20+ acres.

To be eligible for the program: [Read more…]

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