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$30 Youth Aged 6 and Up (Rain or Shine) Registration Deadline: August 15 Camping is an easy way to unplug and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time camper, this adventure is sure to build lasting memories for you and your family. In addition to tent camping, the weekend activities may […]
Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff as we open our meeting room for a Monthly Fly-Tying Meet-up. Get your fly tying set up off the kitchen table and join other tyers for an afternoon of tying and story sharing. Participants will need to bring their own fly-tying tools and materials. For ages 12 […]
Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start? Let the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff walk you through it. We will cover everything from regulations, equipment, where to go, basic entomology, and much more. This 2-hour class will meet three (3) times in July, with the last class […]
Bring your family to Pequest and learn to fish! We will discuss safety and ethics, equipment, and its use. After the lesson, we will practice casting before heading to the Education Pond to try our hand at fishing. All equipment will be supplied. Children under 10 will need an adult to work with them. To […]
Join the Pequest Fish Hatchery as we explore our local trails. Before we set out, the staff will explain moon phases and what a “Blue Moon” is, as well as a supermoon. The Blue Moon will be rising after the hike. We will take an easy hike up the mountain to start. Once at the […]
Women are now the fastest-growing demographic in fly fishing. Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for a two-hour Women’s Intro to Fly Casting workshop, where you will learn about fly rod rigging and anatomy, followed by instructions on how to cast the basic 4-part cast. You will then try your hand at casting […]
Pequest staff is excited to host our sixth 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 Education Pond. Pequest has stairs leading down to the pond edge and a wheelchair accessible platform for […]
Want to learn how to fly cast? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for a two-hour Fly Casting for Beginners program. You will learn fly rod rigging and anatomy, as well as how to cast the basic 4-part cast. You will then try your hand at casting on grass, so no fishing license […]
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. Each evening will run for two hours. At the end of […]
Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start? Let the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff walk you through it. We will cover everything from regulations, equipment, where to go, basic entomology, and much more. This two-hour class will meet three (3) times in September, with the last class putting what you […]
Want to take your fly casting to the next level? Join the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff for a two-hour Intermediate Fly Casting program. 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 water. Equipment […]
Join us for story and craft time! Each month, Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff will read a nature-based book. After the story is done, we will create a craft with you to take home. The program is 45 minutes long. For ages 3-6 years. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-nurtures-tickets-695572063767?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information, please visit […]
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. Each evening will run for two hours. At the end of […]
Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start? Let the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff walk you through it. We will cover everything from regulations, equipment, where to go, basic entomology, and much more. This two-hour class will meet three (3) times in September, with the last class putting what you […]
FULL - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED NJ Fish & Wildlife’s First Catch Center at Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery is excited to offer three workshops this fall! These workshops will provide everything you'll need for beginners interested in learning to fish, targeting new fish species, or the first opportunity to fish with your family. These workshops are […]
Have you wanted to get into fly fishing but didn’t know where to start? Let the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center staff walk you through it. We will cover everything from regulations, equipment, where to go, basic entomology, and much more. This two-hour class will meet three (3) times in September, with the last class putting what you […]
Join the Pequest Fish Hatchery as we explore our local trails for two hours. We will take an easy hike up the mountain to start. Once at the top, we will take a seat at McDowells Pond to see what wildlife comes out to join us. We ask that everyone bring a headlamp or flashlight […]
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 […]
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