[Adopted 12-18-2008 by Ord. No. 373-2008]
A. 
Location. The provisions of this article shall apply to the land located in the Township of Bethlehem known as the Chandoha Farm, located along County Route 614 and identified as a portion of Block 44, Lot 25, specifically the Tract 2 EIFP area consisting of approximately 15.14 plus or minus acres (hereinafter the "Tract 2 Area"). Hunting shall be permitted on the Tract 2 Area only with strict compliance with the permitting laws contained herein. Hunting is not allowed and shall not interfere with any other Township owned property other than that described above. The provisions of this chapter are a supplement to federal and state hunting and game laws and do not relieve an individual from complying with such laws. All hunters shall comply with such federal and state laws except where the laws contained herein are more restrictive, in which case a hunter shall comply with this Code. To the extent that anything contained in this chapter is inconsistent with such federal and state hunting and game laws, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply.
B. 
Targeted game. Targeted game on the Tract 2 Area is limited to such game as allowed by the New Jersey Fish and Game Code, subject to any further restrictions as contained herein.
C. 
Season. The hunting season on the Tract 2 Area shall be in accordance with New Jersey laws and regulations for each species hunted. No hunting shall be allowed on any other Township property at any other time. No hunting shall be allowed on Sundays.
D. 
Permitted hunting hours.
(1) 
Hunters issued a permit hereunder shall be allowed to hunt during the legal hours set by the New Jersey State Game Laws.
(2) 
A hunter shall not be on the Tract 2 Area for more than 60 minutes prior to the legal shooting time and more than 60 minutes after the legal shooting time. A hunter may remain in the Tract 2 Area for more than 60 minutes after the legal shooting time in order to track a wounded animal or locate a missing person, but must notify a park ranger by cellular phone or in person or leave a note on his or her vehicle.
E. 
Compliance with Green Acres Regulations. The Chandoha Farm, which includes the Tract 2 Area, is subject to the Green Acres Regulations of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:36 et seq., as amended from time to time. The public shall be afforded reasonable access to the Chandoha Farm and the Tract 2 Area in accordance with the Green Acres Regulations.
A. 
No hunting shall be permitted on the Tract 2 Area except by permit issued by the Township.
B. 
Requirements for obtaining and displaying initial and subsequent permits:
(1) 
Only one permit shall be granted per hunting season to a hunting club that successfully bids for the ability to hunt the Tract 2 Area pursuant to the Township's bid specifications which shall be advertised by the Township from time to time, subject to the Township's sole discretion.
(2) 
Said permit will only be issued to the hunting club upon execution of an agreement with the Township setting forth the terms and limitations of hunting on the Tract 2 Area.
(3) 
Only those individuals who are members of the hunting club shall be permitted to hunt on the Tract 2 Area.
(4) 
Only persons who hold a valid New Jersey hunting permit shall be able to hunt on the Tract 2 Area.
(5) 
No person who has been convicted of any crime or of a disorderly persons offense in any state or federal court shall be permitted to hunt on the Tract 2 Area.
(6) 
Each hunter will be required to sign a release, indemnifying the Township from liability, in order to be issued a permit.
(7) 
Township permits are nontransferable. No guests are permitted except as authorized under the hunting agreement.
(8) 
All hunters must carry the Township's authorization to hunt, issued to each hunter in accordance with the hunting agreement between the Township and the club, along with the hunter's New Jersey hunting license.
(9) 
All hunters must display a placard, issued by the Township, on the dashboard of the hunter's parked vehicle. The Township has the right to tow any vehicle parked on Township property that does not display a placard.
C. 
Application process to obtain a permit for each year's hunting season. Applications are to be made by hunting organizations or clubs only, on behalf of their members, and made in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Township's bid specifications.
D. 
Insurance and indemnification. The hunting club shall maintain commercial liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 as required under the hunting agreement. The policy shall be obtained from a company with a rating of "A" or better, and the Township shall be named as an additional insured and certificate holder on the policy. The hunting club shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Township from and against all claims, demands, suits and liability in accordance with any and all hunting conducted on Township property.
A. 
The Township allows such hunting methods to the extent set forth in New Jersey State Game Laws.
B. 
Field dressing of harvested animals is prohibited in areas near roads and trails.
C. 
Each permit holder is limited to the maximum number for each species as allowed by New Jersey law.
D. 
No person shall engage transport, bring, dump, deposit or leave any garbage or trash on Township property or public lands which includes but is not limited to: bottles, broken glass, ashes, carcasses, ammunition debris, cans, plastic debris, rubbish, waste or any other refuse or debris. The person responsible for producing said garbage or refuse shall remove the same from Township property or public lands when leaving the property and shall properly dispose of the same in accordance with state, county and municipal law and regulations.
A. 
The Township permit holder, i.e., the hunting club, must complete an end-of-season report of animals harvested within the Township's hunting grounds. Failure to submit a timely report will result in the club's inability to submit a bid for a permit to hunt for the following year.
B. 
The hunting club's members who are authorized to hunt on the Tract 2 Area are responsible for being aware of hunting boundaries and obeying all posted signs.
C. 
All hunters on the Tract 2 Area are required to report the violation of any federal or state laws on hunting and game, and/or any violation of any provision contained herein, to New Jersey State Police.
D. 
All hunting club members who are authorized to hunt on the Tract 2 Area must be aware of and comply with the rules contained herein. Any violation of these rules will result in the denial of the club's ability to bid for a permit for the following year.
E. 
All hunting club members shall respect the rights of adjacent property owners and others who may be using Township property or public lands and shall take measures to ensure that said club members do not unreasonably interfere with said adjacent property owners and others utilizing Township property or public lands.