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EDUCATION
FISH & WILDLIFE EDUCATION
Fish and Wildlife conducts a variety of educational programs for beginning hunters, anglers, teachers and the general public. Take advantage of these opportunities to increase your knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the outdoors and New Jersey’s rich fish and wildlife resources.
Fishing Education
Fishing has never been better! Learn about New Jersey’s aquatic environments and great fishing opportunities by attending a workshop or fishing education class. Programs are available for educators and the public to help you learn basic fishing skills and techniques.
Hunting Education
New Jersey offers outstanding hunting opportunities. Our award-winning Hunter Education course will provide what you need to know to be a safe, ethical, and successful hunter.
Wildlife Education
Hundreds of species of wildlife call New Jersey home. Learn about our native species and some of the conservation projects and management tools used to keep wildlife populations healthy and in balance with our human population.
Teacher Resources
Improve your own knowledge and share the story of New Jersey’s wildlife and management programs with your students.
VIDEO ARCHIVE
Fish and Wildlife has a growing library of videos depicting the many areas of research, management, and recreation it supports. View a range of videos on a variety of subjects in the archive.
Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program
Did you know your license dollars and a federal excise tax on your purchase of hunting and fishing equipment pays for most of New Jersey’s fish, wildlife and habitat management and its other conservation programs?
EDUCATION CENTERS
The public is invited to learn about New Jersey’s fish and wildlife resources and ways to enjoy them through special programs and events at multiple education centers throughout the state. Take advantage of these unique opportunities and get outdoors!
PEQUEST TROUT HATCHERY AND NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION CENTER
SEDGE ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION CENTER
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Let’s Go Fishing! Anthony Campanella Park, Vineland, NJ
About the Program: This program is open to individuals and families with children ages 10 and older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Children under 10 […]
Pequest WMA Spring Hike
Come explore the trails with the staff from the Pequest Natural Resource Education Center. We will lead you on one of the three trails on the property and explore what […]
Women’s Mentored Turkey Hunt
Join New Jersey Fish and Wildlife’s R3 Hunting & Shooting Program for a mentored turkey hunting workshop introducing women 18 years and older to the world of turkey hunting. This […]
Sedge Island Field and Research Experience
New Jersey Fish & Wildlife is offering a 3-day, 2-night program open to students going into grades 10 through 12 in September 2025. This program is ideal for high school […]
Sedge Island Field Experience
New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife is offering a 3-day, 2-night program open to motivated students going into grades 7 through 9 in September 2025 who are interested in exploring […]
Sedge Island Field Experience – Girls Edition
New Jersey DEP Fish & Wildlife is offering a 3-day, 2-night program open to motivated female students going into grades 8 through 10 in September 2025. This program will focus […]
