Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 23:2-3

  • Fishing: means the possession of an instrument used to take fish in a condition that makes the instrument readily usable, while in a place or in proximity thereto where fish may be found. See New Jersey Statutes 23:1-1
  • Hunting: means the possession of an instrument used to take wildlife in a condition that makes the instrument readily usable, while in a place or in proximity thereto where wildlife may be found. See New Jersey Statutes 23:1-1
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
The board may stock with fish, birds and game only such lands and waters of the state as are open to all anglers and hunters holding a hunting and fishing license issued by the board, or that are specifically designated as public sanctuaries closed to all fishing or hunting.

The board may stock with fish any body of water in this state that is under the control of and for the use of such organizations known as the Boy Scouts, Young Men’s Christian Association, Young Women’s Christian Association or other similar public organizations, but only during the time such camps are in operation.