As used in this Article, the following terms
are defined as indicated:
The specified areas open to hunting as established by the
Division and communicated to the public by way of maps and signage.
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]
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.
A.
Trapping, except of muskrat and raccoon, is prohibited
on all Atlantic County parks property.
B.
Muskrat and raccoon trapping shall be permitted in
designated areas during the annually prescribed season.
C.
The use
of snares is prohibited from all trapping activities on County Park
property.
[Added 12-9-2014 by Ord.
No. 23-2014]
[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.
A.
During the annually prescribed deer seasons, designated
areas of the Atlantic County parks system shall be open to controlled
deer hunting.
B.
No permanent tree stands will be allowed in County
park areas. Portable tree stands are permitted, but are left at the
owner's expense and risk.
[Amended 4-24-2001 by Ord. No. 7-2001]
C.
Deer baiting is prohibited.
D.
Deer drives are prohibited.
E.
Disturbance of vegetation is prohibited.
F.
Deer hunting may occur during the hours and days set
for Zone 61 by the New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife.
[Amended 4-24-2001 by Ord. No. 7-2001; 12-8-2009 by Ord. No. 15-2009]
G.
Deer hunting during bow season is prohibited from
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour prior to sunrise and on Sundays.
H.
Hunter orange is required when and in an amount as
required by state law.
[Amended 12-8-2009 by Ord. No. 15-2009; 12-9-2014 by Ord. No. 23-2014]
I.
Distribution of deer hunters is to be determined by
the Division. It is recommended that hunter densities not exceed one
hunter per 20 acres in the firearm seasons and one hunter per 15 acres
during bow season.
J.
Hunters must abide by the rules and regulations of
the NJDFW.
[Amended 12-8-2009 by Ord. No. 15-2009]
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.
