Tuesday November 23, 2010

Hiking During Hunting Season

Check our Hiking During Hunting Season page for areas and schedules for NJ, park closures, and a list of some "no-hunting" parks.

Upcoming:
- Shotgun starts in Dec.
- Dec. 6-11: Black Bear Hunt
- Some parks that normally do not allow hunting will close on certain days for deer hunts in Dec/Jan/Feb; i.e. Morris County Parks.

Remember...
- Be visible! Blaze orange for you and your dog
- Sundays are no hunting BUT some Wildlife Management Areas now allow Sun. bow-hunting

New: 2010 Harriman Map Set

Updated for 2010: The NY-NJ Trail Conference's Harriman and Bear Mountain Trails Map Set.

Harriman State Park is just over the NJ-NY border and has a TON of fantastic trails. And we do mean a ton - having the map set is highly recommended.

NJ Hiking Holiday Gifts

Did you know we have an online store? T-shirts, mugs, magnets, totes, 2011 calendar...

All original designs/photos (by us!) featuring the best hikes in New Jersey: High Point, Mt. Tammany, Delaware Water Gap, Sunfish Pond, Batona Trail and much more.

Get some of your holiday shopping done online and you'll have more time to hike! (plus all purchases support the NJ Hiking web site)

Check out our newest "Appalachian Trail" designs.

Tip: Pack a Headlamp

Days are getting shorter, so check sunset times and pack a small headlamp - just in case. Easier than using a flashlight.

Usually runs about $20 - well worth it in case you are caught on a darkening trail. Bonus uses... power outages, dark attics and crawlspaces.