NJ State Forests/Parks Hunting Schedule - NJ Hiking: Connect2024-03-29T08:43:42Zhttp://njhiking.ning.com/forum/topics/nj-state-forests-parks-hunting-schedule?commentId=4079177%3AComment%3A27015&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWells Mills park itself is no…tag:njhiking.ning.com,2011-12-31:4079177:Comment:289552011-12-31T16:38:58.955ZnjHiking.comhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/NJHiking
<p>Wells Mills park itself is non-hunting, but closes during firearm season because of the properties surrounding it. This years dates were Dec 5 - 10 and Dec 14.</p>
<p>I wouldn't hesitate to hike there as the park itself is non-hunting – but we tend to wear something orange this time of year anywhere we hike.</p>
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<p>Dawn</p>
<p>Wells Mills park itself is non-hunting, but closes during firearm season because of the properties surrounding it. This years dates were Dec 5 - 10 and Dec 14.</p>
<p>I wouldn't hesitate to hike there as the park itself is non-hunting – but we tend to wear something orange this time of year anywhere we hike.</p>
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<p>Dawn</p> We're only 1/2 hour's drive…tag:njhiking.ning.com,2011-12-31:4079177:Comment:289542011-12-31T16:15:41.754ZLinda Frankhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/LindaFrank
<p> We're only 1/2 hour's drive away so we're headed out later than usual to Wells Mills today for a New Year's Eve-Day hike. We've done it before and know how long it will take us so not concerned about the late start. </p>
<p>BUT....we're a bit confused about the hunting schedule. We called the park office this morning to make sure there wasn't any hunting going on in areas surrounding the park. They said that while the trails <strong>were </strong>opened for hiking, there was still…</p>
<p> We're only 1/2 hour's drive away so we're headed out later than usual to Wells Mills today for a New Year's Eve-Day hike. We've done it before and know how long it will take us so not concerned about the late start. </p>
<p>BUT....we're a bit confused about the hunting schedule. We called the park office this morning to make sure there wasn't any hunting going on in areas surrounding the park. They said that while the trails <strong>were </strong>opened for hiking, there was still hunting going on today (Saturday) in nearby properties. </p>
<p>We're still going, but a bit leery. Will let you know what we find out while there. Happy New Year, everyone!</p>
<p>Linda</p>
<p></p> everyone, as of january 20th…tag:njhiking.ning.com,2011-12-30:4079177:Comment:288682011-12-30T02:00:04.193Zjim millerhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/jimmiller
<p>everyone, as of january 20th 2012 hunting season for the most part is done untill the following september. however there is a spring turkey season. FYI turkey hunters can only hunt till noon during the season.</p>
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<p>runt</p>
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<p>everyone, as of january 20th 2012 hunting season for the most part is done untill the following september. however there is a spring turkey season. FYI turkey hunters can only hunt till noon during the season.</p>
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<p>runt</p>
<p> </p> I was wondering as I drove by…tag:njhiking.ning.com,2011-12-23:4079177:Comment:288622011-12-23T22:19:26.759ZDaniela Wagstaffhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/DanielaWagstaff
<p>I was wondering as I drove by there today - great to know, thanks! I was at <strong>Wells Mills County Park</strong> today and their trails were closed Dec 5 - 10 and Dec 14 because of hunting on neighboring properties so that is over with now also.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>njHiking.com said:…</cite></p>
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<p>I was wondering as I drove by there today - great to know, thanks! I was at <strong>Wells Mills County Park</strong> today and their trails were closed Dec 5 - 10 and Dec 14 because of hunting on neighboring properties so that is over with now also.<br/> <br/> <cite>njHiking.com said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://njhiking.ning.com/forum/topics/nj-state-forests-parks-hunting-schedule?commentId=4079177%3AComment%3A29034&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4079177Comment29034"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><strong>12/23/11 - Hunting at Cheesequake S.P. over for the season.</strong></p>
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<p>Was just there today and signs were posted they reached their goal, therefore the park is back to being non-hunting for now.</p>
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</blockquote> 12/23/11 - Hunting at Cheeseq…tag:njhiking.ning.com,2011-12-23:4079177:Comment:290342011-12-23T21:27:30.644ZnjHiking.comhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/NJHiking
<p><strong>12/23/11 - Hunting at Cheesequake S.P. over for the season.</strong></p>
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<p>Was just there today and signs were posted they reached their goal, therefore the park is back to being non-hunting for now.</p>
<p><strong>12/23/11 - Hunting at Cheesequake S.P. over for the season.</strong></p>
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<p>Was just there today and signs were posted they reached their goal, therefore the park is back to being non-hunting for now.</p> My personal favorite are the…tag:njhiking.ning.com,2011-12-14:4079177:Comment:288052011-12-14T04:52:25.560ZLinda Frankhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/LindaFrank
<p>My personal favorite are the er..."hikers" w/flip-flops on AT-rock-studded trails that even high tops have difficulty maneuvering!</p>
<p>We made the 100yd. acquaintance of three (what appeared to be) teenage black bears a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving on a trail paralleling Mud Run out at Hickory Run State Park in Pa. They were just strolling across the trail ahead of us when the last bear in their mini-parade turned and saw us. He/she gallomped so fast to get across the trail it…</p>
<p>My personal favorite are the er..."hikers" w/flip-flops on AT-rock-studded trails that even high tops have difficulty maneuvering!</p>
<p>We made the 100yd. acquaintance of three (what appeared to be) teenage black bears a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving on a trail paralleling Mud Run out at Hickory Run State Park in Pa. They were just strolling across the trail ahead of us when the last bear in their mini-parade turned and saw us. He/she gallomped so fast to get across the trail it nearly rear-ended the bear in front of him/her. Helped to reinforce my belief that for the most part they are more afraid of us then we are of them. </p>
<p>Linda</p> Jim - Sounds like you had a g…tag:njhiking.ning.com,2011-12-14:4079177:Comment:287092011-12-14T01:30:32.121ZnjHiking.comhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/NJHiking
<p>Jim - Sounds like you had a great trip!! And spotting 5 bears is terrific. We haven't seen any for two years now, and we used to see them a lot.</p>
<p>And I've noticed a big variety in hiking attire at the Gap, because it attracts so many inexperienced or non-hikers who don't realize how rugged the trails are. We once saw a woman in hiking in high heels, so a purse and fancy hat doesn't surprise me. Most hikers wear standard gear.</p>
<p>Dawn</p>
<p>Jim - Sounds like you had a great trip!! And spotting 5 bears is terrific. We haven't seen any for two years now, and we used to see them a lot.</p>
<p>And I've noticed a big variety in hiking attire at the Gap, because it attracts so many inexperienced or non-hikers who don't realize how rugged the trails are. We once saw a woman in hiking in high heels, so a purse and fancy hat doesn't surprise me. Most hikers wear standard gear.</p>
<p>Dawn</p> hey folks, how is everyone? j…tag:njhiking.ning.com,2011-12-12:4079177:Comment:287032011-12-12T21:18:44.292Zjim millerhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/jimmiller
<p>hey folks, how is everyone? just back from my yearly 2 week del water gap hiking /hunting / vacation. it was great, one of the best times i have had in years.</p>
<p>1st off, the day after thankgiving me and my granddaughter hooked up the trailer and headed to campsite no. 50 at worthington campground. had camp set up at dusk and did the hotdog and marshmallow thing around the campfire. saturday we woke up and this was the day i introduced my granddaughter to the woods [she is 6] we chose…</p>
<p>hey folks, how is everyone? just back from my yearly 2 week del water gap hiking /hunting / vacation. it was great, one of the best times i have had in years.</p>
<p>1st off, the day after thankgiving me and my granddaughter hooked up the trailer and headed to campsite no. 50 at worthington campground. had camp set up at dusk and did the hotdog and marshmallow thing around the campfire. saturday we woke up and this was the day i introduced my granddaughter to the woods [she is 6] we chose the kiaser trail just above the old copper mine inn, she suprised me, we made it up to the crossover were the trail heads upriver to the mines. there we sat and watched for fuzzytails [spec note there are alot of trees down by the 1st ravine] anyways she and i had a great time, she is a natural.</p>
<p>afterwards we headed back to camp for lunch. then we went up river to calno school, i had to get a picture of her in front of the school for my wife [my wife and i got married in that school before, the late donald von hagen'' the then mayor'' moved to blairstown. we were the last couple to get married in the now gone town of pahaquary.</p>
<p>then off to the lower mines and paymasters vault for some more pictures.</p>
<p>ended the day with some fishing and after dark she watched the movie open season.</p>
<p>sunday was a sleep in day and then off to the lakota wolf preserve at camp taylor, again we had a blast. she really likes the woods and all the history i showed her, amazing how much fun a kid can have without regular tv, computers and video games.</p>
<p>my son came and got her and then started my time...i instantly missed her!</p>
<p>i spent the next week and 1 half doing my thing. saw and met a bunch of hikers, you people wear the funiest things, lol [this comes from a nice lady i met, that was trying to hike to sunfish pond with her boyfriend. sneakers capris, a huge purse, and a hat on with long feathers, LMAO!] on another note, it was nice to see people picking up garbage that others had left behind, i filled a whole garbage bag myself.</p>
<p>anyways i did see alot of wildlife, the most spectacular thing was 5 bear. we were looking at a 400plus pound bear about 200 yrds away on the saturday before the season when i looked up and saw 4 more in a tree not 90 feet away, there was the mother and 3 cubs, they looked to be almost 2 years old, and the mother was solid black even her snout. absolutly spectacular. as soon as i can i will post the pictures.</p>
<p>well there it is, just a little feedback from the gap</p>
<p>RUNT</p>
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<p> </p> thanks for the reply, i can u…tag:njhiking.ning.com,2011-11-16:4079177:Comment:270152011-11-16T17:22:29.475Zjim millerhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/jimmiller
<p>thanks for the reply, i can understand that, after all i am very open minded. just a few weeks ago my son and i were hiking / camping at round valley. when we were hiking out we spotted a nice 6point buck up on the top of a hill. while admiring the buck my son said, wish you had your bow don't you? i replied... can shoot him there, don't know whats behind the hill, what if i miss? its really that simple.</p>
<p>well to help some, you can ask me anything about game laws and hunting seasons, i…</p>
<p>thanks for the reply, i can understand that, after all i am very open minded. just a few weeks ago my son and i were hiking / camping at round valley. when we were hiking out we spotted a nice 6point buck up on the top of a hill. while admiring the buck my son said, wish you had your bow don't you? i replied... can shoot him there, don't know whats behind the hill, what if i miss? its really that simple.</p>
<p>well to help some, you can ask me anything about game laws and hunting seasons, i have to study the rules and regs of the division of fish and game, since i hunt. and yes it can be very confusing. the best thing i think a hiker can do is get a game laws publication and find out were the deer check stations are. go there and ask to see the maps they have for zones, they are blown up to 4foot by 4foot and are much easier to understand. also going on the dep site and look under the park links and they all list the areas open for hunting.</p>
<p>hunters and hikers need to respect each other, just as all of the people of the world do. that's my take on it. so if you see me walking threw the woods in pursuit of some dinner, say hello. i will be the one with the orange vest and weapon. and an extra bottle of water if you need it. have a great adventure.</p>
<p> </p> RUNT - That's a valid questio…tag:njhiking.ning.com,2011-11-16:4079177:Comment:272102011-11-16T01:39:19.417ZnjHiking.comhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/NJHiking
<p>RUNT - That's a valid question. Basically, I think many hikers simply feel uncomfortable about the potential of being shot – even though the the odds are so incredibly low of that happening.</p>
<p>The fact that there are people with weapons somewhere in the woods around them is disturbing to many hikers, so they just prefer to avoid those areas to be safe.</p>
<p>And of course, every year there are a few news stories where someone is mistaken for game and shot so that doesn't help. There…</p>
<p>RUNT - That's a valid question. Basically, I think many hikers simply feel uncomfortable about the potential of being shot – even though the the odds are so incredibly low of that happening.</p>
<p>The fact that there are people with weapons somewhere in the woods around them is disturbing to many hikers, so they just prefer to avoid those areas to be safe.</p>
<p>And of course, every year there are a few news stories where someone is mistaken for game and shot so that doesn't help. There was already one this year in Oregon where a hunter killed a man hiking through a field, thinking he was a bear. Most hunters identify their target, but then you wonder about those who might not.</p>
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<p>Dawn</p>