As used in this Article, the following terms
are defined as indicated:
DESIGNATED AREA
The specified areas open to hunting as established by the
Division and communicated to the public by way of maps and signage.
SEASON
The time frame established by the Division based on, but
not necessarily the same as, the seasons set by the New Jersey Division
of Fish and Wildlife for each type of hunting allowed.
[Amended 12-8-2009 by Ord. No. 15-2009]
SMALL GAME
Those animals identified as small game by the New Jersey
Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDFW), such as but not limited to
pheasant, rabbit, quail, squirrel, grouse, raccoon, opossum, fox,
woodcock, beaver, otter and wild turkey.
[Amended 12-8-2009 by Ord. No. 15-2009]
[Amended 12-8-2009 by Ord. No. 15-2009]
Fishing is permitted in the waters under the
jurisdiction of the Division unless otherwise posted. All persons
fishing on park property must have a New Jersey Division of Fish and
Wildlife (NJDFW) license where required and must otherwise comply
with all applicable rules and regulations of the NJDFW.
[Amended 12-8-2009 by Ord. No. 15-2009]
Small-game hunting is prohibited in all Atlantic
County parks areas, except for those species for which hunting is
permitted during deer season pursuant to New Jersey Administrative
Code regulations.
The Division shall, on a yearly basis, establish
those hunting seasons during which the various kinds of hunting may
be conducted and the areas in which hunting may be pursued. All types
and seasons of hunting not expressly established by the Division in
any given year shall be prohibited. Hunting outside the established
areas is also prohibited.
All persons who hunt and/or trap on County property
must register with the Division, complete a permit application, submit
a processing fee of $5 and be issued a County permit which must be
in their possession at all times during the permitted activity. To
be eligible for a County permit the applicant must have a valid New
Jersey hunting license and all required NJDFW permits. Applicants
are required to sign an agreement to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
the County and its employees and agents for loss, injury and/or damages.
Hunting area selection will be final and nontransferable.
[Amended 12-8-2009 by Ord. No. 15-2009]
Permit quotas will be established by the Division
with the cooperation of NJDFW.