Spruce Run Deer Hunting

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You can not deer hunt within the park confinds which are on the left side of Van Syckels Rd coming in from highway 31 only on the right side which is Clinton WMA

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You can not deer hunt within the park confinds which are on the left side of Van Syckels Rd coming in from highway 31 only on the right side which is Clinton WMA
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Unless they just changed it that is not so. You can hunt during a special archery season in Spruce Run, it has special regulations including time constraints though. Call the park for more info, you also have to get a free permit.

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I will be in law tomorrow and I will ask about the regs if there is any.

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Seems to be a conflict and the old left hand isn't talking to the right hand, somewhere.

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sorry to get your blood pressure up so early in the morning Jakes!

Posted: 21 Aug 2007 11:49 PM
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Can someone clarify this? On the NJ Fish & Wildlife site Spruce Run is listed as a public deer hunting area in Zone 7. However on the NJ Parks and Forestry site it is listed as "waterfowl only" Anyone????

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 4:28 AM
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You can not deer hunt within the park confinds which are on the left side of Van Syckels Rd coming in from highway 31 only on the right side which is Clinton WMA __________________ Life Member NRA Life Member NJFSC Life Member NAHC Member DU Life Member VFW

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 5:44 AM
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Quote: You can not deer hunt within the park confinds which are on the left side of Van Syckels Rd coming in from highway 31 only on the right side which is Clinton WMA I thought it was all WMA...I have hunted pheasants on both sides of Van Sickle road, however not for about 10 years. __________________ Gun control is being able to hit your target MOLON LABE WWRD Member: NRA,ANJRPC,UBNJ,SFFC,DU

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 6:17 AM
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Quote: You can not deer hunt within the park confinds which are on the left side of Van Syckels Rd coming in from highway 31 only on the right side which is Clinton WMA __________________ Unless they just changed it that is not so. You can hunt during a special archery season in Spruce Run, it has special regulations including time constraints though. Call the park for more info, you also have to get a free permit.

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 6:53 AM
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Quote: Unless they just changed it that is not so. You can hunt during a special archery season in Spruce Run, it has special regulations including time constraints though. Call the park for more info, you also have to get a free permit. This should be the story but those who may want to hunt here (And it is GOOD HUNTING IN THERE) may need to go to the park office in person and fill out an application. PLEASE POST HERE IF THIS HAS CHANGED as it took some doing to get this opend to bowhunters and huntable) and if a WEASEL MOVE by the park manager has been pulled again it needs to be addressed ASAP also feel free to email me if there is a problem I will be seeing one of the people who can and will address any problems on Sunday. wmjakesbeard@earthlink.net __________________ 6 day buck hunters had their best years when Nov.+ Jan. were bow only seasons additionally the Div. did best when every doe killed was paid for on a separate tag.

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 7:17 AM Last Edited By: BIGSTASH
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Spruce Run offers a variety of waterfowl, which may be hunted on a seasonal basis. The Clinton Wildlife Management Area is adjacent to the recreation area and is open for public hunting. Maps and information may be obtained from Division of Fish and Wildlife by calling (908) 735-8240. This was copied out of the web site for the state park I do not see where it says deer hunting is allowed on park property. Sure you are not thinking of round valley? I will be in law tomorrow and I will ask about the regs if there is any. __________________ Life Member NRA Life Member NJFSC Life Member NAHC Member DU Life Member VFW

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 7:25 AM
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I know thats what I saw too Stash, but this is right off NJ Fish & Wildlife, if you look at "Public Deer Hunting Lands" 7 Clinton WMA, Hunterdon Co. Park System* - Union Forge and Tower Hill Reserves, Musconetcong River WMA, Spruce Run Recreation Area Seems to be a conflict and the old left hand isn't talking to the right hand, somewhere.

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 7:29 AM
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Quote: I will be in law tomorrow and I will ask about the regs if there is any. Better yet since you will be so close stop in at the park office (In to the front gate than down a bit and another right to the offices down there and inquire about it Jose Fernandez directed them last year to not only open more of it up but to make the time periods more workable if they are disobaying it needs to be addressed. Some of our parks are run like little fifedoms for the insiders let the public be damned. Also drive down to the Boat launch and see if there are any posters pertaining to regulated bowhunting for deer only up. THANKS FOR CHECKING. And for the record I would also support a cold weather gunhunt in there provided it was early AM from elevated stands they could do it but do not want to. __________________ 6 day buck hunters had their best years when Nov.+ Jan. were bow only seasons additionally the Div. did best when every doe killed was paid for on a separate tag.

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 7:30 AM
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Quote: Seems to be a conflict and the old left hand isn't talking to the right hand, somewhere. Its the NJ way! __________________ 6 day buck hunters had their best years when Nov.+ Jan. were bow only seasons additionally the Div. did best when every doe killed was paid for on a separate tag.

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 7:31 AM
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I stand corrected here is the reg Spruce Run Recreation Area: Designated portions of the area will be open to deer hunting weekdays during the Fall Bow and Permit Bow seasons. (Deer Management Zone 7 regulations apply). The area is closed to deer hunting at all other times. Hunters must park at the boat launch parking lot. Call (908) 638-8572 for further information. __________________ Life Member NRA Life Member NJFSC Life Member NAHC Member DU Life Member VFW

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 7:33 AM
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Good work guys!!!!!!!! __________________ 6 day buck hunters had their best years when Nov.+ Jan. were bow only seasons additionally the Div. did best when every doe killed was paid for on a separate tag.

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 7:55 AM
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Thanks for bird dogging that one down Stash, sorry to get your blood pressure up so early in the morning Jakes!

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 8:01 AM
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Quote: sorry to get your blood pressure up so early in the morning Jakes! No biggie but it took some work to get huntable changes made in there and I for one would HATE to see them roll backward THAN we would see a BP spike in me for sure but I seldom stay angry as I get to work fast making things right again. __________________ 6 day buck hunters had their best years when Nov.+ Jan. were bow only seasons additionally the Div. did best when every doe killed was paid for on a separate tag.

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 2:05 PM
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Jakesbeard who do you know?? In Kittatiny SP, the entire middle section of the park (about 600 acres) is closed to all hunting. I see no reason for that when the remaining sections of the park are open. Likewise, the back side of allamuchy SP is actually Steven's state park and is also closed to hunting-no reason for that at all If you know someone, maybe we can work on getting these areas opened to bowhunting __________________ Support the N.J.O.A. and the "Littel Amendment" An amendment to the New Jersey State Constitution that Guarantees the right to hunt, trap, and fish in New JerseyNew Jersey Outdoor Alliance

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 2:12 PM
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MTH, Those places have been discussed and some things are less cut and dried than others (I think a deal with a local farmer mucks the Alamuchy thing up). As for who I know I prefer to keep that basicaly to myself especialy as far as the net goes. More later. __________________ 6 day buck hunters had their best years when Nov.+ Jan. were bow only seasons additionally the Div. did best when every doe killed was paid for on a separate tag.

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 2:18 PM
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Confidential informant I fully understand. But we appreciate whatever you and your masked friend can do for us __________________ Support the N.J.O.A. and the "Littel Amendment" An amendment to the New Jersey State Constitution that Guarantees the right to hunt, trap, and fish in New JerseyNew Jersey Outdoor Alliance