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REGISTRATION CLOSED The staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center take great pride in the trout we raise and stock in NJ at the Pequest Trout Hatchery. Let us help you get hooked on trout fishing. This talk is for new anglers who are learning to fish and would like to target trout. Learn […]
REGISTRATION CLOSED Want to learn how to fly cast? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Fly Casting Basics. We will go over fly rod rigging and anatomy, and how to cast the basic 4-part cast. We will be casting on grass, so no fishing license is required. Equipment will be provided, or […]
REGISTRATION CLOSED The staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center take great pride in the trout we raise and stock in NJ at the Pequest Trout Hatchery. Let us help you get hooked on trout fishing. This talk is for new anglers who are learning to fish and would like to target trout. Learn […]
REGISTRATION CLOSED *Must attend all three sessions (February 2, March 1, April 5) Looking to learn how to tie your own fishing flies? Let the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff walk you through tying six (6) productive flies to use on NJ rivers and lakes. You will build your tying skills each class as […]
REGISTRATION CLOSED Pequest staff is excited to host our biannual Senior Fishing Rodeo. Are you 65 years of age or older? Join the Pequest staff for a few hours of relaxing outdoor time as we wet our lines in the pond. Pequest has stairs leading down to the pond edge and a wheelchair accessible platform […]
Women are now the fastest growing demographic in fly-fishing. Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Women’s Intro to Fly Casting. We will go over fly rod rigging and anatomy and how to cast the basic 4-part cast. We will be casting on grass, so no fishing license is required. Equipment will be […]
For more information, please view the Shellfisheries Council Meeting Schedule at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar
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For more information, please view the Fish and Game Council Meeting Schedule at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife. Fish and Wildlife Events Calendar
REGISTRATION CLOSED Want to take your fly casting to the next level? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for Intermediate Fly Casting. We will be going over Roll Casting, Mending, Mending Cast, Bow and Arrow cast, and the Single and Double Haul Cast. You will be casting on grass and on water. Equipment […]
To be held via GoToMeeting  ONLY (audio only) GoToMeeting Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Click here to join the meeting Or call in United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 848-342-077 Meeting Guide Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes Meeting Documents For more information, please view the Fish and Game Council Meeting Schedule at New Jersey Fish […]
REGISTRATION CLOSED Does a child in your life want to fish, but you’ve never learned how? Moms, dads and caregivers, please join us as we teach the basics of angling. Spend two evenings at Pequest Trout Hatchery in Oxford, NJ learning about equipment, techniques, and tactics. At the end of this experience, you will know […]
REGISTRATION CLOSED Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start? Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center for a full-day Fly Fishing Bootcamp. We will cover everything from regulations, gear, casting, where to go, and much more. The class will finish on our education pond where […]
About the Program: Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers for a hands-on workshop that includes everything you need to know to get started! Participants, 18 years and older, will learn fishing basics including: fish biology; how to set up equipment; safety practices; bait and tackle choices; how to cast; and fishing regulations. This […]
Celebrate Earth Day with the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center as we explore our local trail at night. We will hike to McDowells Pond and take a seat to see what wildlife comes out to join us. We ask that everyone brings a headlamp/ flashlight, apply bug spray at home, and make […]
REGISTRATION CLOSED Does a child in your life want to fish, but you’ve never learned how? Moms, dads and caregivers, please join us as we teach the basics of angling. Spend two evenings at Pequest Trout Hatchery in Oxford, NJ learning about equipment, techniques, and tactics. At the end of this experience, you will know […]
PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER IF YOU CANNOTÂ MAKEÂ THEÂ ENTIREÂ TRAINING. Arrive Friday, April 26, by 6:30 p.m.; depart Sunday, April 28, around 4:00 p.m. To participate in Team Leader Training, please complete and submit this questionnaire. NJDEP Fish & Wildlife partners with schools, community- and faith-based organizations to establish youth fishing teams. Teams are led by an adult(s)Â who […]
The staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center take great pride in the trout we raise and stock in NJ at the Pequest Trout Hatchery. Let us help you get hooked on trout fishing. This talk is for new anglers who are learning to fish and would like to target trout. Learn what gear […]
The first of two virtual 2024 Freshwater Fisheries Forums will take place this Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. Registration is required. Come and share your views and recommendations for the future of freshwater fisheries in New Jersey and learn about current research, management and fish culture activities! You can join the virtual meeting on GoToWebinar from a […]