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WILDLIFE
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OUR MISSION
Fish and Wildlife strives to maintain healthy and diverse wildlife populations throughout the state and to maximize recreational benefits through scientifically sound research and management programs. Diverse habitats are managed across 360,000 acres of publicly accessible land within 122 designated Wildlife Management Areas.
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frequently asked questions
New Jersey’s Wildlife Management Area (WMA) system covers more than 360,000 acres statewide. Our lands include diverse fish and wildlife habitats from the Delaware Bay coastal marshes to the Kittatinny Ridge mountaintops, preserving important habitats and offering countless outdoor recreational opportunities for New Jersey residents and visitors. Maps, access roads, and more info are found on our Wildlife Management Area System page.
The NJ GeoWeb map application shows many types of environmental data, including habitat “ranks” based on known occurrences of rare wildlife species. Search by address or zoom in to an area of interest. Endangered and threatened wildlife habitats are in a layer called “Landscape” and are displayed as Rank 1 (suitable habitat) through Rank 5 (federally listed species habitat). Exact locations of rare wildlife are not publicly available, to protect these animals from illegal activities and harassment. Rare plant information is available by request from the NJ DEP Office of Natural Lands Management.
Climate change will affect, and already is impacting, New Jersey’s landscape and the wildlife that live here. NJ Fish and Wildlife staff are monitoring habitat conditions, identifying stronghold areas for at-risk species, and improving habitat connectivity to help wildlife move and adapt to the changes ahead. Learn more on our Climate Change page.
There are a wide range of job titles and career paths within New Jersey Fish and Wildlife – from biologists and seasonal technicians to hatchery workers, Conservation Police Officers, planners, administrators and finance specialists. See our current list of Employment Opportunities and the education & experience requirements of each position. Volunteering is also a great way to be part of the team – find out how to Get Involved!
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