Outdoors
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Bald Eagle Rescue in Tuckerton
This past week, local residents, wildlife enthusiasts, the Mercer County Wildlife Center, Tri-State Bird Rescue, and Ben Wurst, Habitat Program Manager came together in a tricky bald eagle rescue attempt. You can watch the amazing rescue video and read the entire story on the Conserve Wildlife Blog. On Tuesday, February 17th, the call came in… Continue reading
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Pequest Trout Hatchery
Nestled in the 4,800 acre Pequest Wildlife Management Area, the hatchery offers an inside look at how they raise over 600,000 trout each year for stocking in New Jersey’s waters. Continue reading
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Black Bears in New Jersey
For the first time in over 150 years, there was a fatal bear attack in New Jersey. Five friends were hiking in the Apshawa Preserve when they encountered a black bear. According to the four survivors, the bear was following them and acting in an aggressive manner. Unfortunately, one of the group did not survive.… Continue reading
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North Jersey Fall Photos
I wandered with my camera again and wanted to show off some photos around North Jersey. Continue reading
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Photos Around New Jersey
Over the last few weeks I have been taking photos of “my New Jersey” as I like to call it. These photos show some of the beauty of this wonderful state. I hope you enjoy them! Continue reading
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Get Outdoors this Weekend!
In case you haven’t noticed, I love the outdoors of New Jersey! There are hundreds of different opportunities to enjoy nature in this state. Well, this weekend there are two events that you should get out and enjoy! Continue reading
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The Sandy Hook Lighthouse and the Revolutionary War
A committee of the New York Provincial Congress instructs Major William Malcolm to dismantle the Sandy Hook lighthouse in the then-disputed territory of Sandy Hook, now in New Jersey, on this day in 1776, telling him to “use your best discretion to render the light-house entirely useless.” Continue reading
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Applications for the 5th Annual Coldwater Conservation School Available Now
The NJ School of Conservation in Sussex County will again be the host site for an exciting Coldwater Conservation School being offered by the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife and the NJ State Council of Trout Unlimited and its supporting chapters. Continue reading
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The Fly Fishing Show: Somerset, NJ
One of the things I love about New Jersey is the diversity of activities you can do here. You can swim in the Atlantic. You can hike part of the Appalachian Trail. You can gamble in Atlantic City. You can experience a variety of different cultural delights in Newark. Continue reading
