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Barnegat Division Migratory Game Bird Hunting Units including Forked River Hunting Unit |
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Brigantine
Division
ATLANTIC AND
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Brigantine Division hunt units will be open to the hunting of migratory waterfowl, rails, coots and moorhens subject to current State and Federal regulations and seasons (for NJ Coastal Hunt Zone) and the following special regulations and provisions.
1. Hunters must possess valid license and signed Federal/State Duck stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
2. All hunters (including rail, coot and moorhen hunters) must use or possess only approved nontoxic shot.
3. Hunters may not use or possess more than 50 shotshells per day in Hunting Unit 1.
4. All hunting blind materials, boats and decoys must be removed at the end of each hunting day. Permanent and pit blinds are not permitted.
5. No foot access. Access is by boat only.
6. No units shall be occupied before 4:00 am. No camping allowed.
7. The distribution of bait and/or the hunting over bait is prohibited.
8. Boating laws are strictly enforced. Hunters are responsible for complying with all applicable boating regulations. Tides and weather are important factors to consider to avoid becoming stranded and exposed to low temperatures until tides change and/or winds subside.
9. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.
HUNTER TIPS
Check to be sure that you have a valid license and your gun is capable of holding no more than 3 shells before you hunt. Each waterfowl hunter 16 years of age and over must carry on his person a valid Federal Duck Stamp and New Jersey Waterfowl Stamp signed in ink across the face of the stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
All Refuge Hunting Units are bounded by green refuge "Public Hunting Area" signs.
Units 1, 3, 4 and 5 are accessible during all tides. During low tide, caution is necessary from Landing Creek to Hammock Cove and in feeder creeks. Hunters not familiar with the area should enter at low tide and return at high tide.
Unit 2 is accessible only during half or higher tides.
Sky busting results in crippled birds and spoils both your hunting and that of others.
The use of trained retrieving dogs reduces crippling loss and is encouraged.
The Refuge public boat landing is located at Scotts Landing Road off Leeds Point Road (open 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.).
Other public boat landings are located on Faunce Landing Road, Absecon. Private boat ramps are available at Chestnut Neck, Motts Creek and Brigantine Island.
UNIT 1
Map
Unit 1 Hunting Area shown on the reverse side will be open to the hunting of migratory waterfowl, rails, coots and moorhens subject to current State and Federal regulations and seasons (for NJ Coastal Hunt Zone) and the following special regulations and provisions.
1. Hunters must possess valid license and signed Federal/State Duck stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
2. All hunters (including rail, coot and moorhen hunters) must use or possess only approved nontoxic shot.
3. Hunters may not use or possess more than 50 shotshells/day.
4. All hunting blind material, boats and decoys must be removed at the end of each hunting day. Permanent and pit blinds are not permitted.
5. No foot access. Access is by boat only.
6. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.
7. The distribution of bait and the hunting over bait is prohibited.
8. Boating laws are strictly enforced. Hunters are responsible for complying with all applicable boating regulations. Tides and weather are important factors to consider to avoid becoming stranded and exposed to low temperatures until tides change and/or winds subside.
HUNTER TIPS
Check to be sure that you have a valid license and your gun is capable of holding no more than 3 shells before you hunt. Each waterfowl hunter 16 years of age and over must carry on his person a valid Federal Duck Stamp and New Jersey Waterfowl Stamp signed in ink across the face of the stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
All Refuge Hunting Units are bounded by green refuge "Public Hunting Area" signs.
Unit 1 is accessible during all tides. During low tide, caution is necessary to navigate tidal and feeder creeks from Landing Creek to Hammock Cove. Hunters not familiar with the area should enter at low tide and return at high tide.
Sky busting results in crippled birds and spoils both your hunting and that of others.
The use of trained retrieving dogs reduces crippling loss and is encouraged.
The Refuge public boat
landing is located at
Other public boat landings
are located on
UNIT 2
Map
Unit 2 Hunting Area shown on the reverse side will be open to the hunting of migratory waterfowl, rails, coots and moorhens subject to current State and Federal regulations and seasons (for NJ Coastal Hunt Zone) and the following special regulations and provisions.
1. Hunters must possess valid license and signed Federal/State Duck stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
2. All hunters (including rail, coot and moorhen hunters) must use or possess only approved nontoxic shot.
3. All hunting blind material, boats and decoys must be removed at the end of each hunting day. Permanent and pit blinds are not permitted.
4. No foot access. Access is by boat only.
5. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.
6. The distribution of bait and the hunting over bait is prohibited.
7. Boating laws are strictly enforced . Hunters are responsible for complying with all applicable boating regulations. Tides and weather are important factors to consider to avoid becoming stranded and exposed to low temperatures until tides change and/or winds subside.
HUNTER TIPS
Check to be sure that you have a valid license and your gun is capable of holding no more than 3 shells before you hunt. Each waterfowl hunter 16 years of age and over must carry on his person a valid Federal Duck Stamp and New Jersey Waterfowl Stamp signed in ink across the face of the stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
All Refuge Hunting Units are bounded by green refuge "Public Hunting Area" signs.
Unit 2 is accessible by boat only during half or higher tides. During low tide, caution is necessary to navigate tidal and feeder creeks from Landing Creek to Hammock Cove. Hunters not familiar with the area should enter at low tide and return at high tide.
Sky busting results in crippled birds and spoils both your hunting and that of others.
The use of trained retrieving dogs reduces crippling loss and is encouraged.
The Refuge public boat
landing is located at
Other public boat landings
are located on
ATLANTIC COUNTY, NEW
UNIT 3 AND 4
Map
Unit 3 and 4 Hunting Areas shown on the reverse side will be open to the hunting of migratory waterfowl, rails, coots and moorhens subject to current State and Federal regulations and seasons (for NJ Coastal Hunt Zone) and the following special regulations and provisions.
1. Hunters must possess valid license and signed Federal/State Duck stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
2. All hunters (including rail, coot and moorhen hunters) must use or possess only approved nontoxic shot.
3. All hunting blind material, boats and decoys must be removed at the end of each hunting day. Permanent and pit blinds are not permitted.
4. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.
5. No foot access. Access is by boat only.
6. The distribution of bait and the hunting over bait is prohibited.
7. Boating laws are strictly enforced. Hunters are responsible for complying with all applicable boating regulations. Tides and weather are important factors to consider to avoid becoming stranded and exposed to low temperatures until tides change and/or winds subside.
HUNTER TIPS
Check to be sure that you have a valid license and your gun is capable of holding no more than 3 shells before you hunt. Each waterfowl hunter 16 years of age and over must carry on his person a valid Federal Duck Stamp and New Jersey Waterfowl Stamp signed in ink across the face of the stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
All Refuge Hunting Units are bounded by green refuge "Public Hunting Area" signs.
Units 3 and 4 are accessible during all tides. During low tide, caution is necessary to navigate tidal and feeder creeks from Landing Creek to Hammock Cove. Hunters not familiar with the area should enter at low tide and return at high tide.
Sky busting results in crippled birds and spoils both your hunting and that of others.
The use of trained retrieving dogs reduces crippling loss and is encouraged.
The Refuge public boat
landing is located at
Private boat ramps are
available at Chestnut Neck, Motts Creek and on
UNIT 5
Map
Unit 5 Hunting Area shown on the reverse side will be open to the hunting of migratory waterfowl, rails, coots and moorhens subject to current State and Federal regulations and seasons (for NJ Coastal Hunt Zone) and the following special regulations and provisions.
1. Hunters must possess valid license and signed Federal/State Duck stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
2. All hunters (including rail, coot and moorhen hunters) must use or possess only approved nontoxic shot.
3. All hunting blind material, boats and decoys must be removed at the end of each hunting day. Permanent and pit blinds are not permitted.
4. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.
5. No foot access. Access is by boat only.
6. The distribution of bait and the hunting over bait is prohibited.
7. Boating laws are strictly enforced. Hunters are responsible for complying with all applicable boating regulations. Tides and weather are important factors to consider to avoid becoming stranded and exposed to low temperatures until tides change and/or winds subside.
HUNTER TIPS
Check to be sure that you have a valid license and your gun is capable of holding no more than 3 shells before you hunt. Each waterfowl hunter 16 years of age and over must carry on his person a valid Federal Duck Stamp and New Jersey Waterfowl Stamp signed in ink across the face of the stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
All Refuge Hunting Units are bounded by green refuge "Public Hunting Area" signs.
Unit 5 is accessible during all tides. During low tide, caution is necessary to navigate tidal and feeder creeks. Hunters not familiar with the area should enter at low tide and return at high tide.
Sky busting results in crippled birds and spoils both your hunting and that of others.
The use of trained retrieving dogs reduces crippling loss and is encouraged.
The Refuge public boat landing is located at Scotts Landing Road off Leeds Point Road (open 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.).
Private boat ramps are available at Chestnut Neck, Motts Creek and on Brigantine Island.
For further information concerning hunting in
the Brigantine Division contact Refuge Manager at:
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Brigantine Division
PO Box 72,
(609) 652-1665
Map
Barnegat Division Hunt Units will be open to the hunting of migratory waterfowl, rails, coots and moorhens subject to current State and Federal regulations and seasons (for NJ Coastal Hunt Zone) and the following special regulations and provisions.
1. Hunters must possess a valid license and signed Federal/State Duck Stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
2. All hunters (including rail, coot and moorhen hunters) must use or possess only approved nontoxic shot.
3. All hunting blind materials, boats and decoys must be removed at the end of each hunting day. Permanent and pit blinds are not permitted.
4. No units shall be occupied before 4:00 a.m. No camping allowed.
5. The distribution of bait and/or the hunting over bait is prohibited on wildlife refuge units.
6. Boating laws are strictly enforced by NJ State Marine Police. Hunters are responsible for complying with all applicable boating laws. Tides and weather are important factors to consider to avoid becoming stranded and exposed to low temperatures until tides change and/or winds subside.
7. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.
HUNTER TIPS
Check to be sure that you have a valid license and your gun is capable of holding no more than 3 shells before you hunt. Each waterfowl hunter 16 years of age and over must carry on his person a valid Federal Duck Stamp and New Jersey Waterfowl Stamp signed in ink across the face of the stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
All Refuge Hunting Units are bounded by green refuge "Public Hunting Area" signs.
Units A, B and C are accessible during high tide. During low tide, caution is necessary for navigation in feeder creeks. Hunters not familiar with the area should enter at low tide and return at high tide.
Sky busting results in crippled birds and spoils both your hunting and that of others.
The use of trained retrieving dogs reduces crippling loss and is encouraged.
Public boat launches are designated on individual Unit maps.
OCEAN COUNTY, NEW
UNIT A, NORTH - LITTLE EGG
HARBOR HUNTING UNIT
Map
Little Egg Harbor Hunting Unit shown on the reverse side will be open to the hunting of migratory waterfowl, rails, coots and moorhens subject to current State and Federal regulations and seasons (for NJ Coastal Hunt Zone) and the following special regulations and provisions.
1. Hunters must possess valid license and signed Federal/State Duck stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
2. All hunters (including rail, coot and moorhen hunters) must use or possess only approved nontoxic shot.
3. Hunters may not use or possess more than 25 shotshells/day.
4. All hunting blind material, boats and decoys must be removed at the end of each hunting day. Permanent and pit blinds are not permitted.
5. Hunters may not occupy the refuge before 4:00 a.m. No camping allowed.
6. Jump shooting is permitted. Foot access is not allowed from Newell Avenue to Westecunk Creek.
7. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.
8. The distribution of bait and/or the hunting over bait is prohibited on wildlife refuge units.
9. Boating laws are strictly enforced. Hunters are responsible for complying with all applicable boating regulations. Tides and weather are important factors to consider to avoid becoming stranded and exposed to low temperatures until tides change and/or winds subside.
10. Public boat launches are available in Ship Bottom and along Cedar Run and West Creek Dock Roads and Dock Road in Eagleswood.
OCEAN COUNTY, NEW
UNIT A, SOUTH - LITTLE EGG
HARBOR HUNTING UNIT
Map
Little Egg Harbor Hunting Unit shown on the reverse side will be open to the hunting of migratory waterfowl, rails, coots and moorhens subject to current State and Federal regulations and seasons (for NJ Coastal Hunt Zone) and the following special regulations and provisions.
1. Hunters must possess valid license and signed Federal/State Duck stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
2. All hunters (including rail, coot and moorhen hunters) must use or possess only approved nontoxic shot.
3. Hunters may not use or possess more than 25 shotshells/day.
4. All hunting blind material, boats and decoys must be removed at the end of each hunting day. Permanent and pit blinds are not permitted.
5. Hunters may not occupy the refuge before 4:00 a.m. No camping allowed.
6. Jump shooting is permitted. Foot access is allowed south of West Creek Dock Road.
7. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.
8. The distribution of bait and/or the hunting over bait is prohibited on wildlife refuge units.
9. Boating laws are strictly enforced. Hunters are responsible for complying with all applicable boating regulations. Tides and weather are important factors to consider to avoid becoming stranded and exposed to low temperatures until tides change and/or winds subside.
10. Public boat launches are available in Ship Bottom and along Cedar Run and West Creek Dock Roads and Dock Road in Parkerstown.
UNIT B -
Map
The Gunning River Hunting Unit shown on the reverse side will be open to the hunting of migratory waterfowl, rails, coots and moorhens subject to current State and Federal regulations and seasons (for NJ Coastal Hunt Zone) and the following special regulations and provisions. [* feeder ditches are excluded from all hunting sites]
1. Hunters must possess valid license and signed Federal/State Duck stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
2. All hunters (including rail, coot and moorhen hunters) must use or possess only approved nontoxic shot.
3. Hunters may not use or possess more than 25 shotshells/day.
4. All hunting blind material, boats and decoys must be removed at the end of each hunting day. Permanent and pit blinds are not permitted.
5. Hunting sites are limited to one party of hunters. Sites are available on a first-come/first-served basis. No sites shall be occupied before 4:00 a.m. No camping allowed.
6. No "jump" shooting allowed. Access is by boat only. No foot access.
7. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.
8. The distribution of bait and/or the hunting over bait is prohibited on wildlife refuge units.
9. Refuge lands north of East Bay Avenue and south of the Gunning River to Log Creek Pond are closed to all public use.
10. North of Gunning River - Unit B: Site locations and descriptions are as follows:
Site # and Name Location / Site Description
B1
Conklin Island NE side, 500 ft. either side cedar post, between site boundary
signs
B2a
Wide Place West half, inside site boundary signs
B2b
Wide Place East half, inside site boundary signs
B3
Little Beach Pond Entire pond
B4
Bayside, Little Beach ½ mile from Gulf Pt. 500 ft. either side post, between
site boundary signs
B5
Gulf Point/Island Anywhere east of site boundary signs including Gulf Island
B6
Little Beach Tide Pond Entire pond inside site boundary posts
B7a
Unnamed Pond Entire pond- no feeder ditches
B7b
Straddle Pond Entire pond- no feeder ditches
B8
Oyster Pond Entire pond- no feeder ditches
B9
Main Meadow Point Anywhere east of site boundary signs
B10
Whalebone Point Anywhere east of site boundary signs
B11
North Point Anywhere south of site boundary signs
B12
Knoll Pond Entire pond- no feeder ditches
B13
Long Pond Entire pond- no feeder ditches
B13a
Gunning River Between site boundary signs on north side of Gunning River
B13b
Unnamed Island Entire island- island only
B14
Unnamed Pond Inside site boundary signs
B15
Wall Pond Entire pond- no feeder ditches
B16
Little Lair Pond Entire pond- no feeder ditches
B17
Harry Pond Eastern half, between site boundary signs
B18
Loveladies Hole Entire pond- no feeder ditches
B19
Lower Cox Pond North side, 500 ft. either side of site post, between site
boundary signs
B20
Upper Cox Pond North side, 500 ft. either side of site post, between site
boundary signs
B21
Lower Collins Tide Pond South side, 500 ft either side of site post, between
site boundary signs
B22
Lower Collins Tide Pond North side, 500 ft. either side of site post, between
site boundary signs
B23
Upper Collins Tide Pond South side, 500 ft. either side of site post, between
site boundary signs
B24
Upper Collins Tide Pond North side, 500 ft. either side of site post, between
site boundary signs
B25a
Arnold's Pond North half, northwest of Bridge Creek, between site boundary
signs
B25b
Arnold's Pond South half, southwest of Bridge Creek, between site boundary
signs
B26
Goodes Pond Entire pond- no feeder ditches
11. Boating laws are
strictly enforced. Hunters are responsible for complying with all applicable
boating regulations. Tides and weather are important factors to consider to
avoid becoming stranded and exposed to low temperatures until tides change
and/or winds subside. A public boat launch is available at
UNIT C -
Map
The Clam Islands Hunting Unit shown on the reverse side will be open to the hunting of migratory waterfowl, rails, coots and moorhens subject to current State and Federal regulations and seasons (for NJ Coastal Hunt Zone) and the following special regulations and provisions.
As of the 2000, 2001
season,
1. Hunters must possess valid license and signed Federal/State Duck stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
2. All hunters (including rail, coot and moorhen hunters) must use or possess only approved nontoxic shot.
3. Hunters may not use or possess more than 25 shotshells/day.
4. All hunting blind material, boats and decoys must be removed at the end of each hunting day. Permanent and pit blinds are not permitted.
5. Hunters may not occupy
the refuge before
6. "Jump" shooting is allowed. Access is by boat only.
7. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.
8. The distribution of bait and/or the hunting over bait is prohibited on wildlife refuge units.
9. Boating laws are strictly enforced. Hunters are responsible for complying with all applicable boating regulations. Tides and weather are important factors to consider to avoid becoming stranded and exposed to low temperatures until tides change and/or winds subside.
10. Public boat launches
are available in Barnegat Light at
UNIT D-TURTLE COVE /
Map
Turtle Cove/Bonnet Island Hunting Units shown on the reverse side will be open to the hunting of migratory waterfowl, rails, coots and moorhens subject to current State and Federal regulations and seasons (for NJ Coastal Hunt Zone) and the following special regulations and provisions.
On
1. Hunters must possess valid license and signed Federal/State Duck stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
2. All hunters (including rail, coot and moorhen hunters) must use or possess only approved nontoxic shot.
3. Hunters may not use or possess more than 25 shotshells/day.
4. No "jump" shooting allowed. A minimum of six (6) decoys is required.
5. All hunting blind material, boats and decoys must be removed at the end of each hunting day. Permanent and pit blinds are not permitted.
6. Hunters may not occupy
the refuge before
7. No foot access. Access is by boat only.
8. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.
9. The distribution of bait and/or the hunting over bait is prohibited.
10. Boating laws are strictly enforced. Hunters are responsible for complying with all applicable boating regulations. Tides and weather are important factors to consider to avoid becoming stranded and exposed to low temperatures until tides change and/or winds subside.
11. Public boat launches
are available in Ship Bottom and along
OCEAN COUNTY, NEW
Forked River Hunting Unit
Map
The Forked River Hunting Unit shown on the reverse side will be open to the hunting of migratory waterfowl, rails, coots, and moorhens subject to current State and Federal regulations and seasons (for NJ Coastal Hunt Zone) and the following special regulations and provisions.
1. Hunters must possess valid license and signed Federal/State Duck stamps. All waterfowl hunters must have a 2006/2007 NJ HIP number written on their license.
2. All hunters (including rail, coot and moorhen hunters) must use or possess only approved nontoxic shot.
3. Hunters may not use or possess more than 25 shotshells/day.
4. Jump shooting is not allowed. A minimum of six (6) decoys is required.
5. All hunting blind material, boats and decoys must be removed at the end of each hunting day. Permanent and pit blinds are not permitted.
6. Hunters may not occupy
the refuge before
7. Access is by boat only. There is no foot access to the hunt area.
8. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.
9. The distribution of bait and/or the hunting over bait is prohibited.
10. Boating laws are strictly enforced. Hunters are responsible for complying with all applicable boating regulations. Tides and weather are important factors to consider to avoid becoming stranded and exposed to low temperatures until tides change and/or winds subside.
OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
REEDY
Map
The Metedeconk River Hunting Unit shown on
the reverse side will be open to the hunting of migratory waterfowl, rails,
coots, and moorhens subject to current State and Federal regulations and
seasons (for NJ Coastal Hunt Zone) and the following special regulations and
provisions.
1. Hunters must possess a valid license, signed Federal and State Duck Stamps, and a 2006/2007 NJ Harvest Information Program (HIP) number.
2. All hunters (including rail, coot, and moorhen hunters) must use only approved nontoxic shot.
3. Hunters may not use or possess more than 25 shotshells/day.
4. Jump shooting is not allowed. A minimum of six (6) decoys is required.
5. All hunting blind material, boats, and decoys must be removed at the end of each hunting day. Permanent and pit blinds are not permitted.
6. Hunters may not occupy the
refuge before
7. Foot access is allowed from
the end of
8. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.
9. The distribution of bait and/or hunting over bait is prohibited.
10. Boating laws are strictly
enforced. Hunters are responsible for complying with all applicable
boating regulations. Tides and weather are important factors to consider
to avoid becoming stranded and exposed to low temperatures until tides change
and/or winds subside.
For information concerning hunting at the
Barnegat Division contact Refuge Manager at:
EDWIN B. FORSYTHE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
BARNEGAT DIVISION
PO Box 544,
(609) 698-1387
Impoundment Hunts
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
BRIGANTINE DIVISION IMPOUNDMENT AREA
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