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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 […]
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 […]
Join New Jersey Fish & Wildlife R3 Hunting & Shooting Program for a Youth Waterfowl Hunting Experience opportunity at the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, October 12, 2024. This waterfowl hunting experience is being offered through our Tuckahoe Managed Waterfowl Hunting Program. Overview: This hunting opportunity is open to Youth Waterfowl Hunters who are […]
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 […]
Join New Jersey Fish and Wildlife’s R3 Hunting & Shooting Program for TWO Mentored hunting workshop opportunities introducing YOU to small game hunting. This workshop (strategically planned during the week) is designed to provide participants 18 years of age or older with an informative and welcoming environment hunting one of New Jersey’s most abundant small […]
REGISTRATION CLOSED 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 for those who can't use the stairs. Whether you used to […]
Join the staff at the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center as we head out and explore one of the trails located on the Pequest Wildlife Management Area and take in the fall foliage. Based on weather and trail conditions, we will decide which trail we will take on the day of the hike. The longest […]
Join New Jersey Fish and Wildlife’s R3 Hunting & Shooting Program for TWO Mentored hunting workshop opportunities introducing YOU to small game hunting. This workshop (strategically planned during the week) is designed to provide participants 18 years of age or older with an informative and welcoming environment hunting one of New Jersey’s most abundant small […]
For more information, please visit the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center at New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.
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 […]
Join NJDEP Fish & Wildlife's R3 Fishing Program for an introductory Ice Fishing Seminar. This seminar, which is strategically scheduled in November, is designed to provide an informative and welcoming environment to prepare you to ice fish. If New Jersey gets any safe ice this year, you’ll be prepared to hit the ice! About the […]
National Take A Hike Day falls on November 17 and is a celebration of the outdoors and gives us a chance to reconnect with nature. It is a day to enjoy the mental and physical health benefits of hiking. Pequest Staff will be celebrating this day, and we hope you will join us on one […]
New Jersey Fish & Wildlife’s R3 Hunting & Shooting Program, in partnership with Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH), Growmark FS and The Heritage Guild of Branchburg will be hosting two FREE Deer Butchering Workshops on Saturday, November 23, 2024, and Saturday, December 7, 2024. These workshops are designed to educate hunters on how to skin […]
Don’t let the cold winter weather keep you from hiking the trails. Join the staff at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center as they walk you through what extra gear to have and what to be aware of when hiking in the cold. This is a classroom course; we will not be […]
Join NJ Fish & Wildlife’s R3 Hunting & Shooting Program for a Women’s Coastal Waterfowl Hunt for Beginners. This program is designed to provide women 18 years of age or older with a welcoming environment in which to learn outdoor skills, specifically, coastal waterfowl hunting. This FREE workshop is offered to women who have some […]
New Jersey Fish & Wildlife’s R3 Hunting & Shooting Program, in partnership with Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH), Growmark FS and The Heritage Guild of Branchburg will be hosting two FREE Deer Butchering Workshops on Saturday, November 23, 2024, and Saturday, December 7, 2024. These workshops are designed to educate hunters on how to skin […]
Fishing in New Jersey is a year-round activity but as the weather and water get colder, you will need some additional equipment and skills to have an enjoyable fishing experience. Join the staff at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center as we walk you through how to stay safe, what equipment you […]
Fly fishing isn’t just for the warmer months, you can fly fish in New Jersey year-round. Join the staff at Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center to learn about cold weather safety, what equipment you need and some additional tactics to try fly fishing to be successful. For ages 12 years and above. […]
Fly fishing isn’t just for the warmer months, you can fly fish in New Jersey year-round. Join the staff at Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center to learn about cold weather safety, what equipment you need and some additional tactics to try fly fishing to be successful. For ages 12 years and above. […]