From the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife on Aug. 9:

Avoid the fall rush and apply now for the Striped Bass Bonus Program (SBBP) to receive your permit before the SBBP season opens Sept. 1. 

Current application processing times are less than a week.

For application information visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/bonusbas.htm#apply on the Division of Fish and Wildlife's website. 

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