A public forum to discuss freshwater fisheries research, management and recreational angling in New Jersey, is scheduled for Saturday, February 20 at Batsto Village in Wharton State Forest in Burlington County. Presented by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), the forum will begin at 10 a.m.
The NJDEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife holds forums to improve communication with the angling public and to solicit public input in shaping freshwater fisheries programs in the future. The forums are a perfect opportunity for all freshwater anglers to learn about existing programs and to share their views and recommendations.
Topics cover all aspects of freshwater management, including both warmwater and coldwater fisheries. This year two talks will be presented highlighting recent field sampling efforts including Warmwater Sampling Resultsfor southern waters, Union Lake Fishery Inventory, as well as a summary of ongoing management efforts. (See summary of warmwater/coolwater species stocked in 2015.)
As always, there will be ample time for open discussion with professional staff to answer any questions or address concerns of anglers during the extended question and answer period.
Pre-registration is not required but is appreciated, and will help ensure that all attendees can be accommodated. Individuals can pre-register by calling 609-259-6964 or by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Be sure to include name, address, phone number and the number of people attending.
For New Jersey’s freshwater anglers, and particularly in the South Jersey region, this is your opportunity to become an integral part in the development of future programs and regulations related to New Jersey’s freshwater fisheries resources.
Historic Batsto Village is located on Route 542 in Wharton State Forest, Washington Township, Burlington County. It is about 45 miles southeast of Philadelphia and approximately 25 miles northwest of Atlantic City. The nearest town is Hammonton, NJ 08037, which is about 8 miles to the west (for GPS users, use address 4110 Nesco Road in Hammonton).
For more information go to www.njfishandwildlife.com.