[Adopted 11-4-2010 by Ord. No. 394-2010]
A. 
Location. The provisions of this article shall apply to the land located in the Township of Bethlehem known as the Roerig Farm and identified as of Block 33, Lot 40.01, consisting of approximately 40 plus or minus acres (hereinafter "the property"). Hunting may be permitted on the property in strict compliance with all applicable laws and the provisions of this article. The provisions of this article shall serve as a supplement to all applicable federal and state hunting/game laws and regulations. In the event the provisions of this article are more restrictive than said federal and/or state law, this article shall control. In event any provision of this article is inconsistent with said federal and/or state law, then the applicable federal and/or state law shall apply.
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Targeted game. Targeted game shall be limited to such game as permitted by the New Jersey fish and game laws.
C. 
Season. The hunting season shall be followed in accordance with New Jersey fish and game laws and regulations for each game hunted. Hunting shall not be allowed on any Township property unless authorized under this Code. No hunting shall be allowed on Sundays.
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Permitted hunting hours.
(1) 
Hunters who are issued a permit hereunder shall be deemed "authorized hunters" and may hunt at the property during the specified hours as set forth in the New Jersey fish and game laws.
(2) 
Authorized hunters shall not be allowed on the property for more than 60 minutes prior to the legal shooting time. Authorized hunters shall not be allowed on the property for more than 60 minutes after the legal shooting time. Authorized hunters may remain on the property for more than 60 minutes after the legal shooting time in order to track a wounded animal or locate a missing person; provided, however, that said hunter shall notify a park ranger by cellular phone or in person or leave a note on his or her vehicle.
E. 
Compliance with New Jersey Green Acres and New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Finance Program regulations. The property is subject to the New Jersey Green Acres regulations of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (N.J.A.C. 7:36 et seq.) and New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Finance Program regulations (P.L. 1985, c. 329, N.J.S.A. 58:11B-1 et seq. and P.L. 1992, c. 88.) The public shall be afforded reasonable access to the property in accordance with the New Jersey Green Acres regulations and New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Finance Program regulations.
No hunting is allowed on the property unless a permit is issued by the Township.
A. 
Requirements for obtaining and displaying initial and subsequent permits:
(1) 
One permit may be issued per hunting season to a hunting club that successfully bids for a license from the Township in accordance with the New Jersey Local Lands and Buildings Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1 et seq.), the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.), the New Jersey Green Acre regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:30 et seq.), and the provisions of this article.
(2) 
Said permit shall be issued to the hunting club upon execution of an agreement with the Township or with a designated party so authorized by the Township by resolution. Any and all proposed hunting agreements shall be subject to the review and approval of the Township governing body.
(3) 
Only those individuals who are members in good standing of the hunting club shall be allowed to hunt at the property.
(4) 
Only persons who hold a valid New Jersey hunting permit shall be authorized to hunt at the property.
(5) 
Any person convicted of a crime or of a disorderly persons offense in any state or federal court shall not be permitted to hunt at the property.
(6) 
Authorized hunters shall be required to sign a release and indemnification in favor of the Township, subject to the review and approval of the Township Attorney, prior to the issuance of a permit.
(7) 
Any permit issued by the Township shall be nontransferable. No guests are permitted.
(8) 
Authorized hunters shall carry a copy of said permit and a valid New Jersey hunting license.
(9) 
Authorized hunters shall display a placard, issued by the Township, on the dashboard of the hunter's parked vehicle. The Township shall have the right to tow any vehicle parked on Township property that does not display a placard.
B. 
Application process to obtain a permit for each year's hunting season. Applications are to be made by the hunting club organization on behalf of their members by filing a written request with the Township Municipal Clerk's office and by providing any and all information and documentation required under this article.
C. 
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 shall allow such hunting methods to the extent set forth in the New Jersey fish and 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 the New Jersey fish and game laws.
A. 
The hunting club shall prepare and file with the Township a written report after each season within 30 days thereof and said report shall list all animals harvested at the property.
B. 
Authorized hunters are responsible for observing the property's boundaries and for obeying all posted signs.
C. 
Authorized hunters are required to report any violation of federal and/or state game laws and any violation of the provisions of this article to the New Jersey State Police and the Township governing body.
D. 
Authorized hunters shall comply with the provisions of this article without exception. Failure to do so may result in the revocation of any permit issued by the Township.