S 1683 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Provides for no net loss of DEP lands for fishing, hunting, and trapping purposes.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection to prevent any net loss of state park, forest, and wildlife area acreage available for public recreational fishing, hunting, and trapping. It mandates the department to inventory current access areas, replace any closed land with equivalent new acreage, and maintain accessibility except for safety, security, or environmental management reasons. The law applies directly to state lands managed by the department, ensuring recreational opportunities aren't reduced over time. The department must also submit annual reports detailing land access, closures, and replacement efforts to the legislature.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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