Feature Articles

Listed below are the "feature articles" on our website. Most recent articles are posted first, then by category (fishing, hunting and other) in order of posting.

RECENT ARTICLES

2021-2022 Migratory Bird Season - Information and Population Status by Ted Nichols, 4/21

 

FISH and FISHING ARTICLES

Tips For Fishing Like a Pro by Paul Bechtel, 10/20

Studying the Delaware River - 2019 Report by Jennifer Pyle and Shana Fehring, 8/20

Pike in Passaic River Article Updated for 2020 by Ron Jacobsen and Garret Kratina, 6/20

Studying the Delaware River - 2018 Report by Jennifer Pyle, 5/19

Studying the Delaware River - 2017 Report by Jennifer Pyle, 10/18

Baitfish: Their Importance To Fisheries and the Food Chain by Deanna Gambino, 9/18

Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery 2018 Broodstock Collection by Craig Lemon, 8/18

Drum Fish: A Profile by Joshua Freeman, 8/18

A Day Spent Gill Netting for River Herring by Rachel Reinhard, 7/18

Electrofishing Surveys Shed Light on Dynamic Millstone River Fishery by Shawn Crouse, 6/18

A Night On the Horseshoe Crab Survey by Rebecca Buteau, 1/18

A Day At a Fishing Tournament by Shana Fehring, 12/17

A Day With Glass Eels by Deanna Gambino, 11/17

Blueline Tilefish: A Profile by Tom Sanfilippo, 10/17

A Day On the Delaware Bay Trawl by Matthew Allen, 9/17

Studying the Delaware River - 2016 Report by Jennifer Pyle, 7/17

Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery 2017 Broodstock Collection by Craig Lemon, 6/17

It's a Short! Release That Summer Flounder Alive For the Next Angler by Matthew Heyl, 6/17

A Day on a Recreational Fishing Survey Site Assignment by Elizabeth Lange, 5/17

Studying River Herring - 2016 Report by Courtney Laws, 1/17

Skates and Stingrays of New Jersey by Brielle Colledge, 8/16

Artificial Reef Program Is Back! by Hugh Carberry, 6/16

Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery - 2016 Broodstock Collection by Craig Lemon, 5/16

Studying the Delaware Bay - 2015 Report by Brian Neilan, 2/16

A Cure for Cabin Fever - Go Cod Fishing! by Hugh Carberry, 2/16

White Sharks: New Jersey's Misunderstood Seasonal Visitors by Maggie Sager, 1/16

The Incredible American Eel by David Smithman, 12/15

Baitfish: Profiles of the Top Five by Andrew Tonnesen, 11/15

Reef Fishing for Fall Black Sea Bass and Tautog by Hugh Carberry, 10/15

New Jersey's Tiny Contributions Yield Big Results for Neighbors by Craig Lemon, 6/15

Studying the Delaware River - 2014 Report by Jennifer Pyle, 3/15

Studying the Delaware Bay - 2014 Report by Brian Neilan, 1/15

Studying the Delaware River - 2013 Report by Jennifer Pyle, 9/14

Swartswood Lake Walleye Run Best Ever! by Craig Lemon, 4/14

Studying the Delaware Bay - 2012 Report by Jennifer Pyle, 12/13

Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery - 2013 Broodstock Collection by Craig Lemon, 7/13

Passaic River Pike by Ron Jacobsen, 2/13

Studying the Delaware Bay - 2011 Report by Jennifer Pyle, 6/12

Big Carp Are Happening...NOW! by Matt Janiszewski and Mark Boriek, 5/12

Studying the Delaware River - 2011 Report by Jennifer Pyle, 4/12

Studying the Delaware Bay - 2010 Report by Jennifer Pyle, 6/11

Studying the Delaware River - 2010 Report by Jennifer Pyle, 4/11

2009 Striped Bass Party Boat and Tournament Sampling Summary by Heather Corbett, 10/10

Lake Audrey Update by Chris Smith, 2/10

Trophy Trout Fishing at Round Valley Reservoir by Shawn Crouse, 7/10

Warmwater Fishing Has Never Been Better! by Jim Sciascia, 7/10

Studying the Delaware River - 2009 Report by Jennifer Pyle, 6/10

2009 Artificial Reef Fishing Survey by Hugh Carberry and Jennifer Resciniti, 1/10

Reef Tactics for Black Sea Bass by Hugh Carberry and Jeff Carlson, 4/09

Tog Fishing - The Basics by Capt. Marc E. Resciniti, 10/08

Lakes Benefit from Habitat Projects by Chris Smith, 9/08

Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery 2008 Broodstock Collection by Craig Lemon, 6/08

Readers Speak Out - Results from the 2007 Marine Digest Survey by Linda Barry, 5/08

Opening Day of the 2008 New Jersey Trout Season - A Recap by Pat Hamilton, 4/08

2008 Trout Outlook by Pat Hamilton, 3/08

Striped Bass Sampling on the F/V Queen Mary by Heather Corbett, 12/07

Spotlight on Round Valley Reservoir by Shawn Crouse, 6/07

Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery 2007 Broodstock Collection by Craig Lemon, 5/07

2007 Fish Rescue Operation by Craig Lemon with Ed Washuta, 5/07

2007 Trout Outlook by Pat Hamilton, 3/07

After the Ice Is Gone - Perch Fishing in New Jersey by Jon Kline, 3/07 (updated)

Pequest Trout Hatchery Updates Its Flow Control Monitoring System by Jeff Matthews and Clint Decker, 2/07

Mullica River Oyster Restoration Project by Gustavo Calvo and Jeff Normant, 1/07

There's More Than Just Trout Out There! by Mark Boriek, 10/06

2006 Hackettstown Hatchery Broodstock Collection by Craig Lemon and Ed Washuta, 5/06

Local Lakes Get Home Makeover by Chris Smith, 4/06

2006 Trout Outlook by Pat Hamilton, 3/06

Early Season Pike Fishing by Bob Papson, 2/06

Break Out Your Bass Gear - Winter is Here! by Chris Smith, 2/06

Ice Fishing Jersey Pike by Jim Hartobey, 12/05

Lunker Lakers Lurk Below by Shawn Crouse, 11/05

Fall Trout Fishing Opportunities - A Sneak Peak at Bigger Trout by Pat Hamilton, 9/05

Prime Time for Smallies by Jim Hartobey, 9/05

Enjoy Summer's Sunshine Bass by Bob Papson, 8/05

Aliens at Union Lake? by Chris Smith, 6/05

Young Anglers Reeling In Nice Fish at 2005 Children's Fishing Derby Events!!! by Craig Lemon, 6/05

Tight Lines Form Strong Bonds by Shawn Crouse, 5/05

2005 Hackettstown Hatchery Broodstock Collection by Craig Lemon and Ed Washuta, 5/06

Operation Fish Rescue by Craig Lemon and Ed Washuta, 5/05

Small Fry Yield Big Results by Craig Lemon, 4/05

2005 Trout Outlook by Pat Hamilton, 4/05

Early Spring White Perch - A Treat Sweet to Eat! by Hugh Carberry, 3/05

Ice Fishing – A Smorgasbord of Fish and Fun by Bob Papson, 12/04

Winter Trout Fishing in Lakes and Ponds by Bob Papson, 11/04

The Missing Record Sea Run Trout by Mark Boriek, 11/04

Fall Channel Catfish Stocking - A Reminder of Fantastic Fishing Opportunities by Bob Papson, 10/04

NJ DFW + Teen Anglers = Big Trout + Prizes by Mark Boriek, 9/04

NJ's Marine Conservation Officers Using Progressive Techniques to Protect Wildlife by Capt. Joe Meyer, 5/04

Northern Kingfish: A Profile by Heather Corbett, 5/04

2004 Hackettstown Hatchery Broodstock Collection by Craig Lemon, 5/04

Using Pumpouts to Help Keep New Jersey's Waters Clean by Al Ivany, 5/04

Counting the Fish in the Ocean by Don Byrne, 4/04

At New Jersey's Only State Trout Hatchery, Nature Gets a Helping Hand by Jeff Matthews, 2/04

Recent Rains Draw Sea Run Browns Upstream by Mark Boriek, 10/03

Round Valley Rainbows Get Anglers Off To An Early Start by Shawn Crouse, 10/03

Sea Run Brown Trout Program 2003 Update by Mark Boriek, 10/03 (and later updates)

Children's Fishing Derby Program 2003 by Craig Lemon, 8/03

Manasquan Reservoir Surprise by Paul Tarlowe with Mark Boriek, 7/03

Hackettstown Hatchery Brood Stock Collection Update by Craig Lemon, 6/03

Hackettstown Hatchery Brood Stock Collection is Underway! by Craig Lemon, 4/03

Spring 2003 Trout Outlook by Pat Hamilton, 4/03

No American Shad Yet, But… by Mark Boriek, 3/03

Sea Run Brown Trout Program Yields Results by Mark Boriek, 1/03

Improving Relations Between Recreational Anglers and Commercial Fishermen - Taking The First Step by Russ Allen, 10/02

11th Annual Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament by Sue Canale, 9/02

Trout Fishing in New Jersey - The Good 'Ole Days are Now! by Jim Sciascia, 4/02

The American Shad Spawning Run by Mark Boriek, 3/02

20 Years of Trout Production at Pequest by Jeff Matthews, 3/02

Ice Fishing - Fun For One and All by Bob Papson, 1/02

Summertime Largemouth Bass Fishing in New Jersey is Heating Up! by Chris Smith, 7/01

Success!!! - Winter Trout-Stocked Lakes Program Follow-Up by Bob Papson, 4/01

Winter Trout-Stocked Lakes Program by Bob Papson, 11/00

Wall-to-Wall Walleyes in Swartswood Lake by Patricia L. Hamilton, 7/00

Spring 2000 Trout Forecast by Patricial L. Hamilton, 3/00

Spring Trout Fishing Outlook for '99 by Patricia L. Hamilton, 4/99

Saving a Stream: The Flanders Brook Story by Patricia L. Hamilton, 10/98

Fluke Fishing and Companionship by Bruce Halgren, 7/98

Blue Claws: Crabbing in New Jersey by Paul G. Scarlett, William Figley and Joseph Dobarro, 6/98

New Jersey's Most Wanted Fish by Kurt Powers and Mark Boriek, 5/98

Trout Fishing With My Daughters by Patricia L. Hamilton, 4/98

 
HUNTING ARTICLES

2021-2022 Migratory Bird Season - Information and Population Status by Ted Nichols, 4/21

Uncertain Of A Shot? Use A Deer Tracker! by Keith Griglak 10/20

2020-2021 Migratory Bird Season Information and Population Status by Ted Nichols, 4/20

2019-2020 Migratory Bird Season - Information and Population Status by Ted Nichols, 4/19

2018-2019 Migratory Bird Season - Information and Population Status by Ted Nichols, 3/18

2017-2018 Migratory Bird Season - Information and Population Status by Ted Nichols, 4/17

New Jersey's Pheasant Allocation Formula by Dave Golden, 9/16

Status and Harvest Management of Sea Ducks in NJ by Ted Nichols, 8/16

2016-2017 Migratory Bird Season - Information and Population Status by Ted Nichols, 3/16

2015-2016 Migratory Bird Season - Information and Population Status by Ted Nichols, 8/15

2014-2015 Migratory Bird Season - Information and Population Status by Ted Nichols, 8/14

2013-2014 Migratory Bird Season - Information and Population Status by Ted Nichols, 8/13

2012-2013 Migratory Bird Season - Information and Population Status by Ted Nichols, 8/12

2011-2012 Migratory Bird Season - Information and Population Status by Ted Nichols, 8/11

New Jersey's, 2010-2011 Waterfowl Season Dates, - How They're Selected by Ted Nichols, 8/10

2010-2011 Migratory Bird Season - Information and Population Status by Ted Nichols, 8/10

What Is, a Light Goose Conservation Order? by Ted Nichols, 9/09

2009-2010 Migratory Bird Season - Information and Population Status by Ted Nichols, 8/09

Proposed Changes, to Hunting in New Jersey by Carole Kandoth, 9/08

Crossbows: Coming to a Treestand Near You? by Carole Kandoth, 9/08

2008-09 Migratory Bird Season and Population Status Information by Ted Nichols, 8/08

The New Bonus, Buck Permit by Carole Kandoth, 9/07

2007-08 Migratory Bird Season and Population Status Information by Ted Nichols, 8/07

2006-07 Migratory Bird Season and Population Status Information by Ted Nichols, 8/06

2005-06 Migratory Bird Season and Population Status Information by Ted Nichols, 8/05

Why Is, There Such a Late Coastal Zone Framework for Ducks, in 2004? by Ted Nichols, 10/04

2004-05 Migratory Bird Season and Population Status Information by Ted Nichols 9/04

2003 Garden State Deer Classic Winners by Jim Sciascia, 1/03

Late Season Squirrel Hunting in New Jersey by Jon Kline, 1/03

Ducks Arrive Early Due to Cold Weather by Jon Kline, 12/02

Pheasant Hunting in New Jersey, 2002 by Raymond J. Porutski, 11/02

White-tailed Deer - Natural History and Autumn Behavior by Andrew Burnett, 9/01

 
OTHER ARTICLES

Flipping the Switch on Ecosystem Management by Shanna Madsen, 12/20

Ruffed Grouse Ecology by Joseph Garris, 9/20

Grouse Priority Areas Siting Tool (G-PAST) by Jimmy Sloan 9/20

A Day in the Chem Lab: Aging Weakfish, Atlantic Croaker, and American Eels by Crystal Shaw, 9/16

Skates and Stingrays of New Jersey by Brielle Colledge, 8/16

A Day on the Bay: On the Hunt for Yellow Eels by David Smithman, 6/16

A Day On the Ocean Trawl by Gerald Wilders, 5/16

A Day On the Delaware River by Gerald Wilders, 5/16

A Day In the Life Of a Marine Fisheries Hourly by Gerald Wilders, 5/16

White Sharks: New Jersey's Misunderstood Seasonal Visitors by Maggie Sager, 1/16

Staying In Touch With the Division of Fish and Wildlife by Adrianna Kreuzer-Wozniak, 8/13

Bald Eagle Rescue in Egg Harbor Township by Kathleen Clark, 3/13

Connecting Waterfowl Behavior With Wintering Habitat Requirements In Coastal New Jersey by Multiple Authors, 2/13

Egg Island - Glades Paddling Trails by Laurie Pettigrew, 4/12

Berkshire Valley WMA Forest Management Activities 1991-2011 by Miriam Dunne, 4/11

New Jersey's Wildlife Rehabilitators by Susan Predl, 4/10

Habitat Management for Grassland Birds by Ross Shramko, 6/08

South Branch WMA (Merck Tract) Going to the Birds – and Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation by Mimi Dunne and Troy Ettel, 5/08

Mullica River Oyster Restoration Project by Gustavo Calvo and Jeff Normant, 1/07

New Jersey's Wildlife Law Enforcement - A History by Shannon Martiak, 12/06

Conservation Partners Team Up for Grasslands Protection by MacKenzie Hall, 9/06

Habitat Enhancements for Wildlife and Landowners - the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) for 2007 by Timothy Dunne, 9/06

Helping People Help the Land and Its Wildlife by Timothy Dunne, 1/06

Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) Funding Available by Timothy Dunne, 11/04

Help the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife with Duck Banding! by Ted Nichols, 7/04

Spring of the Peregrine by Linn Pierson, 4/04

Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) Assists State Wildlife Management Areas with Native Grass Restoration Projects by Timothy Dunne, 3/04

Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program by Barbara Phillips, 2/03

Buckshutem WMA Habitat Restoration Project by Tony Petrongolo and Laurie Pettigrew, 4/02

Canada Goose Banding in the Arctic by Ted Nichols, 8/01

Peregrine Project Gearing Up for Technology by Mimi Dunne, 3/01

New Jersey's Wildlife Management Areas by Paul Tarlowe, 6/99 (updated 12/16)