From the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife:

The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife will host a Freshwater Fisheries Forum on Saturday, March 1 at the Batsto Village Visitors Center in Wharton State Forest, Burlington County. The forum will begin at 10 am.

The forum will provide an opportunity for anglers to learn about freshwater fisheries research and management, culture and recreational angling in New Jersey, and to share their views and recommendations. Division biologists will be on hand to answer questions

Pre-registration is not required but is appreciated, and will help ensure that all attendees can be accommodated. Pre-register by calling 856-629-4950 or via e-mail to Christopher.Smith@dep.state.nj.us. Please include your name, address, phone number and the number of people attending.

More information about the forum, including directions, is available on the division's Web site at http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/news/2008/fshforumsouth.htm.

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