Barnegat Bay Waterfowlers

01/21/2026

01/15/2026

We applaud the order by U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum that expands hunting and fishing access across federal lands. Learn more here 👇👇
https://deerassociation.com/national-deer-association-applauds-order-expanding-hunting-and-fishing-access-on-federal-lands/

01/11/2026

01/08/2026

🦆 Veterans, active military personnel, and youth waterfowl hunters: apply now for a special hunting day at the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area!

Applications are now open for veterans, active military, and youth hunters to have the opportunity to hunt the South Zone in the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area on January 31, 2026, as part of the R3 Hunting and Shooting Sports Managed Waterfowl Hunt.

The application period closes January 22, 2026, at 5 p.m. Learn more and apply here:https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/njfw/joint-veterans-active-military-and-youth-day-waterfowl-hunting-experience-2026-01-31.pdf

12/08/2025

All Wells Mills County Park & Freedom Fields County Park trails will be closed on the following dates, due to hunting on adjacent private and County Land Trust Properties:
**December 8-13: Six-Day Firearm Deer Season
**December 17-19: Permit Shotgun Deer Season
Bow and muzzleloading hunting may occur on these tracts outside of these dates. Consult the NJ Hunting & Trapping Digest for details. Use caution and wear bright-colored clothing during these seasons.

12/08/2025

Mortimer Wortman was last seen
in Collier Mills WMA on November 21, 2025

The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit and the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit are seeking public assistance in locating Mortimer Wortman.

Mortimer Wortman was last seen in Collier Mills Wildlife Management Area on November 21, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m.

Mortimer Wortman’s last known location was on foot in Collier Mills WMA near High Bridge Road in Jackson Twp.
Authorities are requesting assistance from hunters, hikers, or persons in the Collier Mills WMA or surrounding areas to be on the lookout for Mortimer (or any signs of his presence such as clothing/belongings).
Hunters are specifically requested to check their trail cameras.
In addition, authorities are also requesting information on any sightings of an older model red van in the area. If located, document the license plate.
Please see the attachment for more information.
Please report any findings to the NJSP Missing Persons Unit immediately at (609) 256-1190 or [email protected].

11/14/2025

Love me some woodies

11/07/2025

10/28/2025

10/04/2025

09/30/2025

09/30/2025

The new Bass Pro Shops in Sayreville is going to be massive. Construction has moved along this very quickly after years of delays.