| FOSTERING OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASM FOR WOMEN WITH THEIR CHILDREN |
| Sisters Afield engages women of color with children, who want to learn the art of angling as a life skill; and to build a community of support for ongoing fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities. While this program focuses on women of color, all interested women with children are welcome. |
Background
While national and state fishing campaigns focus on increasing the participation of women in the sport of fishing, and research shows mothers are continually looking for outdoor activities to engage their children; New Jersey Fish & Wildlife seeks to be a leader in this initiative. Sisters Afield strives to remove perceived barriers for women, focusing on women with children who come from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Generally, events are rain or shine, except where stated. Deadlines to register for each event are firm, no exceptions.
Program Overview
The goal of the program is to foster interest and gain a meaningful comfort level with fishing among women of color with children. While this program focuses on women of color, all interested women with children are welcome.
- Are you interested in learning to fish,
but not sure how to get started? - Do you want more control over the quality
of food your family can enjoy? - Do you want to be more self-reliant when
it comes to feeding your family?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, join the program.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
MOST EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED.
If you have questions about this program, please email HOFNOD@deptest.nj.gov.
2026 Programs
March 20-22, 2026
Fishing and Crafts Weekend @ AMC Mohican Outdoor Center, Blairstown, NJ
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May 9, 2026
Mother’s Day Mi Jo Fishing Charter @ Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Registration Opens March 15
August 8, 2026
Warmwater Fishing @ NJDEP Fish & Wildlife Charles O. Hayford State Hatchery, Hackettstown, NJ
September 18-20, 2026
Sedge Island Experience @ Seaside Park, NJ
Registration Opens June 1
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