From the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife:
The NJ
DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds saltwater anglers that the federal
government's National Saltwater Angler Registry Program requires most New Jersey
saltwater anglers to register prior to fishing in 2010.
You must register
if you:
* Fish for or catch anadromous species (striped bass, shad, river
herring) in state tidal waters
* Fish in Federal waters (more than 3 miles
from shore)
You do not have to register if you:
* Are under 16 years
of age
* Only fish on federally licensed party or charter boats
* Hold a
Highly Migratory Species Angling Permit
Online and telephone
registration will begin January 1, 2010.
Register online at www.countmyfish.noaa.gov or call toll
free 888-674-7411.
Registration is free in 2010. |
