New Jersey S3239 allows for the importation of woodchucks to replace groundhogs for Groundhog Day celebrations.

New Jersey S3239 establishes an exemption from the ban on woodchuck importation for replacing groundhogs that have died in counties or municipalities. The Division of Fish and Wildlife must notify local governments of this exemption and provide guidelines for replacing a deceased groundhog. If a woodchuck cannot be found within New Jersey, the Division must authorize importation from states without raccoon rabies. The Division will also establish procedures for relocating woodchucks and requirements for their housing and handling.

New Jersey S3239 allows for the importation of woodchucks to replace groundhogs for Groundhog Day celebrations.

New Jersey S3239 establishes an exemption from the ban on woodchuck importation for replacing groundhogs that have died in counties or municipalities. The Division of Fish and Wildlife must notify local governments of this exemption and provide guidelines for replacing a deceased groundhog. If a woodchuck cannot be found within New Jersey, the Division must authorize importation from states without raccoon rabies. The Division will also establish procedures for relocating woodchucks and requirements for their housing and handling.