NJ DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION<\/b>
\nNATURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES
\nDIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE<\/p>\n
Notice of Rule Proposal<\/strong> PUBLIC NOTICE<\/strong> The proposed 2016-2017 Fish Code, N.J.A.C. 7:25-6, states when, by what means, at which locations, in what numbers, and at what sizes, freshwater fish, turtles and frogs may be pursued, caught, killed, or possessed. Since the turn of the century, the Fish Code has provided a system for the protection, propagation, introduction and conservation of freshwater fish, turtles and frogs in this State and for their use and development for public recreation and food supply. Biennial revisions of season dates, creel limits and other regulations based on scientific investigation and research ensures the greatest likelihood of success in reaching these goals.<\/p>\n Proposed amendments include: Trout Season Dates, Fish Health Testing Requirements, Stocking of trout within the Pequest River Drainage, Use of trout as bait in the Pequest River Drainage, Commercial and Recreational Harvest of Snapping Turtles, Trout Stocked Waters, Crossbows for Bowfishing, Striped Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass Regulations (freshwater), Channel Catfish, and process for freshwater compliance with Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) plans.<\/p>\n The proposal is scheduled to be published in the New Jersey Register dated October 5, 2015.\u00a0 A copy of the proposal is available from: https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/rules\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/proposals\/20151005a.pdf<\/a>; <\/em>the Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries 1255 County Route 629 Lebanon, NJ 08833 or calling (908) 236-2118, LexisNexis free public access to the New Jersey Register, https:\/\/www.lexisnexis.com\/hottopics\/njoal\/<\/a>)<\/em>.<\/p>\n A public hearing(s) concerning the proposal is scheduled as follows:<\/p>\n November 10, 2015 at 7:00 pm
\n2016-2017 Fish Code, N.J.A.C. 7:25-6<\/p>\n
\nTake notice that the NJ Department of Environmental Protection is proposing amendments to the State Fish Code.\u00a0 A statement of the substance of the proposal follows:<\/p>\n
\nNJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife
\nAssunpink Conservation Center
\nEast Branch – Eldridge Road
\nAssunpink Wildlife Management Area
\nRobbinsville, New Jersey 08691<\/p><\/blockquote>\n