I use permethrin and wear irrigation boots in brush. As far as deer flies, I've had great success with this Avon product. I spray my hat liberally, and put some on my face.
Avon SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® EXPEDITION SPF 30 Aerosol or Pump
From the article: "Its bite is usually painless and goes unnoticed."
That's not true. It's also not true where they treat the lone star tick as just coming up from the north. It's been here for many, many years. I never liked NJ.com.
I have to ask Russ, since I'm familiar with the problems of unregistered riders at the Candace Ashmun Preserve. What does NJCF do about that situation?