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Trapping

At Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

Trapping is carefully managed to ensure safety and the sustainability of wildlife populations. Permitted trapping mirrors state regulations, and trappers who access refuge lands for recreation must possess state licenses and follow state regulations as well as permit stipulations.

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Activities

woman reels in small fish while man watches intently

Fishing

In the foreground, 2 people with large orange backpacks hike up a steep slope of rock and lichen. In the background are big mountains with snow patches on top, a lake in a valley, and a cloudy sky.

Hiking

A woman points while a child next to her looks through binoculars

Wildlife watching

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge

P.O. Box 72
Oceanville, NJ 08231-0072

(609) 652-1665

Forsythe@fws.gov

Injured Wildlife

Our staff does not rehabilitate wildlife. Contact a local rehabilitation facility provided by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Marine Mammal or Sea Turtle Strandings

Contact the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) based in Brigantine, New Jersey: 866-755-6622 (24-hour Hotline).

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

Report deer displaying symptoms to the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Fish and Wildlife Health and Forensics at 908-735-6398 or the Southern Region Law Enforcement Office at 856-629-0555.