Rockport Pheasant farm damaged

[46er]

With small game season starting on 11/12, the states Rockport Pheasant farm was damaged in last Saturdays storm and losses will affect stocking days and numbers.

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/news/2011/rockportdamage.htm

 

[dogg57]

So I guess hunters who spend $40 on a stamp will get a refund?/Not! During the week stocks will be cut just Saturdays stocking will be normal.Gota love NJ

 

[MuckSavage]

Figures......I just spent that $40 on Monday. Since I have a pup in training, I was hoping to hunt weekdays for the pups/other hunters benefits. (Less pressure)

 

[PINEY MIKE]

Figures......I just spent that $40 on Monday. Since I have a pup in training, I was hoping to hunt weekdays for the pups/other hunters benefits. (Less pressure)

Take him to the quail fields.. less pressure, more birds

 

[Gibby]

Don't forget that the state is stocking dog training areas.

http://www.nssf.org/events/view.cfm?SEQ=6874

 

[46er]

Figures......I just spent that $40 on Monday. Since I have a pup in training, I was hoping to hunt weekdays for the pups/other hunters benefits. (Less pressure)

You might want to consider buying your own birds for training and continue with your plans for weekdays. You'll have a more effective day training when you can ensure the pup will find a bird and you can control the birds. Just check the F&W regs for release of birds and ensure you purchase from the right supplier. They will give you the proper paperwork to keep you legal.

 

[dogg57]

You might want to consider buying your own birds for training and continue with your plans for weekdays. You'll have a more effective day training when you can ensure the pup will find a bird and you can control the birds. Just check the F&W regs for release of birds and ensure you purchase from the right supplier. They will give you the proper paperwork to keep you legal.

Pheasant cost about 7-10 dollars each. Male birds are a dollar more Not Cheap at all

 

[dogg57]

Update Pity the pheasants. Many of them didn't even make it to hunting season this year.
In Pennsylvania, tens of thousands drowned or escaped when Lycoming County game farms were flooded in September following Tropical Storm Lee.
In New Jersey, thousands of others absconded or were killed when farm pens collapsed under the weight of a heavy snow that blanketed Warren County on Oct. 29.
Large numbers of birds in both states were later recaptured, and farms damaged by severe weather either have been refurbished or are undergoing repairs.
At least 30,000 pheasants have been taken to state Wildlife Management Areas across New Jersey, including sites in Glassboro, Millville, Winslow, and Medford.
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/n...heasant_hunt_in_Pennsylvania__New_Jersey.html