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Safety First & Foremost!

There are many options available for hunting and fishing in North West New Jersey. Some of the most popular are the Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) and State Parks scattered throughout the Northwest corner of NJ. These afford the public an opportunity for both fishing and hunting. Here is a link to a list of WMAs throughout NJ. http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wmaland.htm

Unfortuately, there a small amount of information available at this site but it's a good place to start. If you would like specific details about the wildlife management area a bit more digging, researching as well as actual visiting of the area. One pamphlet that is a must is "New Jersey's Wild Places & Open Spaces" . This pamhlet contains a list of all Wildlife Management Areas and State Parks. It shows what activites can be done in each. For example: Boat Ramp, Camping, Shotgun range, Rifle range, Archery range, Boating, Warm Water fish, Cold Water fish, Deer hunting, Small game hunting, Turkey hunting, etc. This pamphlet is available at many sports shops or by sending a written request to the following address:

State of NJ; Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Fish and Wildlife

PO Box 420

Trenton, NJ 08625

Kittatinny Valley State Park & Aeroflex Lake.

Glacial lakes, limestone outcroppings, former railroads, and a small airport are features of Kittatinny Valley State Park. Lake Aeroflex and Gardner’s Pond form part of the headwaters of the Pequest River and are excellent for fishing and boating. This scenic property is home to a variety of wildlife such as whitetail deer, wild turkey, a variety of songbirds, beaver, muskrats, and squirrels.

Hunting, hiking, mountain biking, birding, and horseback riding are popular activities. The four lakes offer fishing, boating, and kayaking opportunities.

The Paulinskill Valley Trail and the Sussex Branch Trail are former railroads that have been converted for use as multiple use trails. Both railroads were critical to the development of Sussex County through the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The wide cinder surface is ideal for walking, running, mountain biking, and horseback riding. When snow conditions are abundant, these trails provide and excellent opportunity for cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

More Information

The recreational facilities at Kittatinny Valley State Park are partially accessible for persons with disabilities. Please contact the park office for further information regarding disability access. Text telephone (TT) users, call the New Jersey Relay Service at (800) 852-7899 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            (800) 852-7899      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

For more information on the other Wildlife Management Areas & State Partks Check out our blog:

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