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Pheasant and Bobwhite Quail Stocking Planned for Central and Southern Region WMAs

Pheasant and Bobwhite Quail Stocking Planned

New Jersey Fish and Game

Trenton, NJ --(AmmoLand.com)- The NJDEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife has decided that pheasants will be stocked for Thursday, December 24 on central and southern region Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

The 1,160 pheasants that were not stocked for December 22 on central and southern region WMAs will be evenly distributed amongst the last 3 stocking days in those regions for December 24, 29 and 31.

The pheasant stocking allocations for northern region WMAs remain as originally scheduled for December 24, 29 and 31.

Progress on the road and parking area snow clearing in the southern and central regions will be sufficient to stock pheasants and to provide vehicle access for hunters on December 24. However, hunters should be prepared for difficult hunting conditions due to snow cover in excess of 20 inches on some WMAs.

A decision has also been made to stock bobwhite quail on Greenwood and Peaslee WMAs for December 29 and December 31. The 800 quail from the cancelled stockings for December 22 and 24 will be added to the 1,200 quail scheduled for stocking on December 29 and 31.

The WMAs affected by the pheasant stocking cancellation for December 22, which will receive extra birds for the December 24, 29 and 31 stockings include:

Central Region
Assunpink, Colliers Mills, Fort Dix, Howardsville, Manahawkin, Manasquan, Medford and Stafford Ford.

Southern Region
Dix, Glassboro, Heislerville, Mad Horse, Millville, Nantuxent, Port Republic, Tuckahoe and Winslow

If any further stocking changes are necessitated by severe weather, they will be posted on the Division website at http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/news/2009/stockingchange12-09.htm .

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Vote Boone and Crockett Club President for Outdoor Life’s Reader’s Choice

Boone and Crockett Club

MISSOULA, Mont.—-(AmmoLand.com)- Boone and Crockett Club President Lowell E. Baier has been selected by Outdoor Life as one of the top 25 people who’ve had the greatest positive impact on hunting, fishing and conservation.

Outdoor Life is holding a vote to give one of these 25 people the “Readers’ Choice” award.

For four decades, Lowell has dedicated his life to wildlife conservation. He got his start by founding the National Capitol Area Chapter of Safari Club International and became one of the original founders of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep.

Boone and Crockett Club President Lowell Baier

Most importantly, Lowell spearheaded an intensive effort to preserve Roosevelt’s historic Elkhorn Ranch in North Dakota’s badlands. The ranch is where Roosevelt crystallized his commitment to making conservation a national priority. In 2008, Lowell was honored as Budweiser’s Conservationist of the Year for his efforts and he then directed the $50,000 prize back to the Elkhorn Ranch for wildlife habitat restoration projects.

As a way to thank Lowell for his outstanding work in conservation, please cast a vote for Lowell Baier as “Readers’ Choice.”

Please CLICK HERE to cast your vote for Lowell. Voting closes December 31, 2009.

Thanks in advance for your support and time.

About the Boone and Crockett Club
Founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1887, the Boone and Crockett Club promotes guardianship and visionary management of big game and associated wildlife in North America. The Club maintains the highest standards of fair-chase sportsmanship and habitat stewardship. Member accomplishments include protecting Yellowstone and establishing Glacier and Denali national parks, founding the National Forest Service, National Park Service and National Wildlife Refuge System, fostering the Pittman-Robertson and Lacey Acts, creating the Federal Duck Stamp program, and developing the cornerstones of modern game laws. The Boone and Crockett Club is headquartered in Missoula, Mont. For details, visit www.booneandcrockettclub.com.

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