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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! Women 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. […]
Join the knowledgeable staff and volunteers at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center and learn some fishing basics. Staff will talk about the history and use of the hatchery, safety and ethics of fishing. They will go over equipment and how it is used. After the discussion, participants will practice casting before heading to the […]
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. Participants will put their […]
About the Program: Join NJDEP Fish and Wildlife staff to see what's on the menu today! Participants will spend time fishing, clamming or harvesting whatever happens to be in season that day. Then it’s time to prepare your catch, and create a delicious meal. This is open to anyone 18 years and older and will take place […]
Come take a guided trout hatchery tour with staff from the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center. Staff will give you additional insight into the hatchery operations and be available to answer any questions. You will also learn about the species of trout that we have in NJ as well as about trout habitat. As the […]
New Jersey Fish & Wildlife’s R3 Hunting & Shooting Program, in partnership with the Wallkill River Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, and Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge will be hosting a waterfowl hunting workshop on Saturday, August 24, 2024. This workshop is designed to educate hunters and to recruit, retain, and reactivate waterfowl hunters to preserve […]
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 you get […]
About the Program: Women who fish have more happiness, grit, patience and are healthier. Join other women to learn to fish in a fun, welcoming environment. Women, 18 years and older, that are new to fishing or looking to connect with other women anglers should register. Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife staff and volunteers at the […]
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 […]
Take your fly fishing to the next level by learning how to tie your own leaders. Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center’s fly-fishing instructor as they walk you through the process of tying a 60/20/20 leader. At the end of the class, you will go home with a 5x leader that you made yourself. […]
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 […]
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 you can […]
New Jersey's Fish & Wildlife's R3 Hunting & Shooting program is offering a FREE two-day Introduction to Muzzleloader Workshop on Thursday, September 5, 2024, and Sunday, September 8, 2024. This workshop is designed to introduce hunters and recreational shooters 18 years and older to a new opportunity to expand their hunting and shooting knowledge. Workshop […]
About the Program: September 8 is Grandparent's Day, and what better way to spend the day than learning how to fish with your family! Come learn basic fishing skills to start fishing as a family activity. The program is open to children ages 8 and older. Those under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent […]
New Jersey's Fish & Wildlife's R3 Hunting & Shooting program is offering a FREE two-day Introduction to Muzzleloader Workshop on Thursday, September 5, 2024, and Sunday, September 8, 2024. This workshop is designed to introduce hunters and recreational shooters 18 years and older to a new opportunity to expand their hunting and shooting knowledge. Workshop […]
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 […]
Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center as we explore our local trails at night to see who or what may be lurking in the woods. 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/ […]
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 and the Bow and Arrow Cast. You will be casting on grass and on water. Equipment will be provided, or you can bring […]
Fall trout stocking starts October 8! Get ready to hit the water and catch a trout by attending this seminar. Let us help you get hooked on trout fishing this fall. This talk is for new anglers who are learning to fish and would like to target trout. Learn what gear you need, regulations, where […]
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 you get […]
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