While the interest in wildlife-oriented recreational opportunities has grown, development is encroaching on wildlife every year.
In New Jersey, the 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation found that 794,000 people hunted, fished and more than 2.4 million people participated in other recreational activities.
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The survey said that while demand continues to be strong, the overall amount of land available for the pursuit of wildlife-oriented recreation is declining. New Jersey loses about 45 square miles of wildlife habitat to development every year.
Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration have tried keep parks and wildlife management areas open during the pandemic. Ray Bukowski, assistant commissioner of Natural and Historic Resources for the Department of Environmental Protection, said that s because outdoor recreation is something that everyone can do safely and it s important to our mental health to get outside and do th
Booming interest in NJ s outdoors during pandemic shows its value
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Women s History Month
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DEC joins the nation in celebrating the accomplishments of women throughout the month of March during Women s History Month. Whether through internal initiatives designed to advance professional growth for staff or opportunities for women across New York to sharpen outdoor recreation skills and knowledge, DEC is highlighting some of the remarkable women who make the agency s work possible.
A Testimony in Determination - DEC s Women s Initiative
In 2018, DEC launched the Women s Professional Development Initiative in response to women looking for opportunities for professional growth and career development. The Initiative is led by a Steering Committee, which focuses on cultivating an empowering environment for all women at DEC.
How 2020 has revived the once-dying sport of hunting
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