Advocates and elected officials cheered news on Thursday that the state will not pursue developments in Liberty State Park in Jersey City. During testimony in front of the state Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, Bob Martin, commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection, said he had no intention of pursuing the controversial proposals.
Read More(NO) PUBLIC ACCESS RULE. Stop it Before it Stops You!
The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection is presently proposing to scrap and replace important rules that protect and create public access to the State’s tidal waterways, including the Jersey Shore, the Hudson River and other urban waters. The new rule proposal— the (No) Public Access Rule—threatens to drastically reduce the public’s right to view, use and enjoy the State’s rivers, bays and coast for fishing, surfing, bathing, diving and all other water dependent recreational activities. This Fact Sheet is one in a series of Fact Sheets detailing why DEP’s proposal must be stopped.
Read MoreSIGN UP FOR THE NJOA SHOOT TODAY!
The Annual New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Sporting Clays Fund Raiser Event will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Red Wings Sporting Clays in Port Republic, N.J.
Read MoreTWO UN-BEARABLE BILLS
A New Jersey Assemblyman has introduced a pair of bills that would outright ban or restrict black bear hunting in the Garden State. This action would prevent the New Jersey Fish and Game Council from setting a season for black bears, since the agency is only empowered to approve a hunt for species classified by the legislature as game.
Read MoreLegs For Lenny Fundraiser
Help the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance help a New Jersey Wounded Warrior, Len Lacina, achieve the ability to get out of his wheelchair and walk with braces.
Read MoreGarden State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show
Save the dates: January 7 – 10, 2016 Buy your tickets online and Save $$ We will announce our booth number when available. See you there!
Read MoreWharton M.A.P suspended indefinitely and to start with a blank slate
On behalf of NJOA CF council members, and the many outdoors stakeholders represented by these organizations, I am pleased to share a letter from Commissioner Bob Martin, clarifying the position and direction of the D.E.P. regarding the Wharton State Forest Motorized Access Plan (M.A.P.).
Read MoreWharton M.A.P. Update
This is an update from Anthony Mauro, Chairman, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance <download letter here> or by clicking on graphic above
Read MoreNJOA TO MEET WITH DEP REGARDING NEW JERSEY PARK SERVICE LAUNCH OF MOTORIZED ACCESS PLAN FOR WHARTON STATE FOREST.
NJOA is receiving a number of comments from outdoorsmen and women regarding the recent New Jersey Park Service launching of a Motorized Access Plan in Wharton State Forest. Many of the comments express concerns that are centered on access issues. In response, NJOA has established a meeting with key DEP personnel to discuss access concerns… Read more »
Read MoreWharton State Forest Access – We are with you!
The New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is taking a leadership role resolving the issue of public access and motorized vehicles in Wharton State Forest. It is important that individuals and groups who responsibly use and enjoy our state’s natural resources have the ability to enjoy the natural resources of our State. You can help us help… Read more »
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