New Jersey A1218 ensures no net loss of state lands for fishing, hunting, and trapping.

New Jersey A1218 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to maintain or increase the acreage available for public recreational fishing, hunting, and trapping. The Commissioner must recognize these activities as primary uses of state lands and avoid any net loss of acreage, except for environmental or biological reasons or land exchanges with equal or greater value. The bill requires an annual report to the Legislature detailing acreage changes and reasons for closures. The Department must also work with stakeholders to encourage participation in these activities.

New Jersey A1218 ensures no net loss of state lands for fishing, hunting, and trapping.

New Jersey A1218 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to maintain or increase the acreage available for public recreational fishing, hunting, and trapping. The Commissioner must recognize these activities as primary uses of state lands and avoid any net loss of acreage, except for environmental or biological reasons or land exchanges with equal or greater value. The bill requires an annual report to the Legislature detailing acreage changes and reasons for closures. The Department must also work with stakeholders to encourage participation in these activities.