New Jersey

The Garden State is renowned for beautiful oceanfront beaches, world-class offshore fishing, and a variety of opportunities for sportsmen and women. Originally inhabited by the Delaware tribe and later one of the original settlements in the 1660s, New Jersey has been at the forefront of American history and is currently ushering in a new era of high-tech modern inventions. From the iconic beachfront to the Pine Barrens across the state, New Jersey offers outdoor activities to both avid sportsmen and recreational wildlife enthusiasts. With 750,000 acres of public land available for sportsmen, the species available to harvest include black bears, wild turkey, whitetail deer, pheasant and quail, migratory ducks and geese, and various small game.

Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus

Representative Jeff Van Drew Representative Tom Kean, Jr. Representative Chris Smith

New Jersey Angling and Hunting Conservation Caucus

Assembly Member Dawn Fantasia Assembly Member Michael Inganamort Senator Parker Space
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New Jersey Policy Briefs

Conservation Sales Tax

In addition to the American System of Conservation Funding, some states have begun to seek alternative methods of funding for their fish and wildlife agencies.… Read more.

Federal Land Habitat Management

Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife populations. Well-managed lands containvarious successional stages that provide a diversity of habitats capable… Read more.

New Jersey Latest News

January 12, 2026

New Governor and Renewed Enthusiasm in New Jersey

Why It Matters: The 2024-2025 New Jersey legislature adjourns on January 12th, and the 2026-2027 session quickly starts the next day on the 13th. Due to the final push of the 2024-2025 session and to prepare for 2026-2027, just before Christmas the New Jersey Angling and Hunting Conservation Caucus held an event with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance (NJOA) in the New Jersey…

August 5, 2024

Taking a Closer Look at Reimbursement to Fish and Wildlife Agencies for Free and Discounted Licenses

Why It Matters: Each year, legislators look at ways to recognize and thank certain qualified individuals/groups by providing free and/or discounted licenses for hunting, fishing, and trapping. While this is well-intended, such legislation has the potential to reap deteriorative effects on the fish and wildlife agencies’ budgets. To prevent the loss of sportsmen-generate dollars for…

July 1, 2024

Legislation Seeks to Increase the Minimum Age for Trapping in the Garden State

Why It Matters: New Jersey Assembly Bill 2920 (AB 2920) would increase the minimum age for the issuance of a trapping license from 12 years of age to 18. Increasing the minimum age for someone to be eligible to participate in trapping would be extremely detrimental to the recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) of trappers,…

March 18, 2024

New Jersey Caucus Co-Chair Honored with Conservation Leadership Award

Why It Matters: In the Garden State, successfully passing pro-sportsmen and women’s legislation is an uphill battle. New Jersey Senator and Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair, Parker Space, continues to be a champion for sportsmen and women and because of his dedication, he was awarded with the New Jersey Outdoor Alliances (NJOA) Conservation Leadership Award.  NJOA…