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  1. joc

    Traffic in the Pines

    I cut down a lot in 08 ' as well . I'm in So , Monmouth , so Ocean Co is Ok . Probably won't see much of Burlington Co if gas keeps going up .Hopefully , prices come back down .
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    Perchin' The Pines

    Nice post & Pics , thanks for sharing !! Family friends and fishing , pretty tough to beat !:)
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    Seeking historical background on lower Mullica river life, mid-18th century

    Mark , the "Down Jersey " book is on e- bay for $70 .It appears to be an original copy from 1940 , leather bound The Bergen County library system probably still has a copy , town of Wood-Ridge or Hasbrouck had it as well .
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    Forked River Mountains Tour

    Thanks Lost Town Hunter ! Great thread ! Joe
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    Seeking historical background on lower Mullica river life, mid-18th century

    This may or may not be of help ( But i hope it does help ! - Cornelius Weygandt's - " Down Jersey " Beck's " Jersey Genesis " - Story of the Mullica . Both focus on exactly what you are seeking . The Weygandt is most certainly out of print , but can be...
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    Forked River Mountains Tour

    Just throwing this out there : at the time Ocean County was actually part of Monmouth County ( Up till 1850 ) . All of the older homes in Ocean ( mostly Toms River / Tuckerton ) have the original records in Freehold ,up in Monmouth. My point is maybe there are...
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    pickerel fishing

    They also have catfish , eels , and some large-mouth bass
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    pickerel fishing

    Try Lake Horicon in Lakehurst . No gas powered engines . There is a boat launch , you can fish from shore as well . They have a lot of large pickerel . I consistently get them on artificials . I use "water lizards " green / chartruese color . Spinner baits as well as...
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    Historic Preservation in Wharton State Forest: A Lost Cause?

    From a $ stand point the state / commission , probably has favored the ecology of the area . It probably came down to pure economics. In my experience , The state of NJ , in general has not done a satisfactory job of preserving historic sites /areas . I grew up in Bergen County . The area was...
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    Forked River Mountains Tour

    Ben - Incredible Pics . The black & whites are outstanding !!:) The mail box pic is a "coffee table " book photo !! Joe
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    2012 Pinelands Short Course

    Anyone else attend ? I was there today , enjoyed it :) !! If you did go hope you enjoyed as well ! Joe
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    Spring sounds

    Hi Turtle - Great pics !! Well done . I think your snake is a ribbon snake , a very , very close cousin to the garter.Thanks for sharing. Joe
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    And we think Ticks are Bad !!

    Fresh Pork !!
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    And we think Ticks are Bad !!

    Thanks Dogg , don't know how i missed that one :confused:
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    And we think Ticks are Bad !!

    Article in the NY times on the wild /feral hog problem. This is not the Pines as it focuses on Up-state NY , as well as the Adirondacks . Not meant to alarm , but they are present in at least Salem /Cumberland Counties in NJ ...
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    Sand operation could yield fracking riches

    Not sure fracking is legal in NJ ?? Is there any being done now ?? http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/02/nj_senate_panel_approves_bill_8.html
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    Sand operation could yield fracking riches

    Hi Chris - Forgive me for over- simplifying , but Isn't the state or local supposed to able to @ least investigate ?? If i remember correctly The walmart in Ocean Co was held up for almost 10 yrs ? . I understand its private land , yada , yada but what about the...
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    LBI 1962 Storm Photos

    Thanks for sharing . I am friends with the Leonetti family , the Beach Haven Police Chief who passed away evacuating the Island during the storm . Very good people . Chief Leonetti 's Grand son i believe , still lives on the Island . Joe
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    More 2011 wildlife

    Great post as always Bob , thanks for sharing !:) Joe
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    The Plains,From Swamp to Mountains

    Great trip , awesome pics !! :) . See any critters ?? Joe
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