Winslow Wildlife Management Area in Winslow, Camden County and Monroe Township, Gloucester County is a robust 8,406 acres of woodland terrain lying south of County Route 720 and north of Winslow-Williamstown Road. It is bisected by both the Egg Harbor River and the Atlantic City Expressway.
VISIT FOR:
Fishing
Two ponds are located on the main portion of the WMA offering largemouth bass, bluegills, and chain pickerel. Oak Pond is stocked seasonally with trout.
Wildlife Viewing
The grassy fields, swamp areas, sandy roads, and upland forests of this diverse ecosystem are home to gray foxes, coyotes, screech owls, wild turkey, and much more.
Hunting
There are sixteen fields located on the tract which are rotationally planted providing food for the small game species present, including rabbits, turkey, and squirrels. In-season stocking of pheasants occurs on twelve of the fields, providing additional hunting opportunities.
The extensive wooded area of this tract holds a sizable deer herd throughout the year. It is large enough to provide excellent deer hunting opportunities in Deer Management Zone 65.
Limited waterfowl hunting is available during the early portion of the season. Wood duck, black duck, and mallard are the principal species.
Range
An archery range is available for licensed hunters and their guests. A valid hunting license is required to use NJDEP Fish & Wildlife ranges.
Access
Access is not permitted from the Expressway. Follow NJ-73 South to Blue Anchor Road in Winslow Township. The Southern Region Office is located on New Brooklyn/Blue Anchor Road in Sicklerville. Follow US-1 South and Interstate 295 South to NJ-73 South in Mount Laurel Township. Take exit 36A from I-295 South. After getting on NJ-73 South, turn right on Davis Avenue and right again onto Blue Anchor Road. The WMA will be on the left.
Owned by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Fish & Wildlife, the Wildlife Management Area System is comprised of more than 360,000 acres in 122 areas throughout the state, which is more than 44% of New Jersey’s state-owned public open space. WMAs are maintained and supported with funding from hunting and fishing license sales, the Federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program and the Wildlife Habitat Supporter Program.
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Wildlife Management Area Maps: dep.nj.gov/njfw/conservation/wildlife-management-areas/
WMA Regulations: dep.nj.gov/njfw/wildlife/wildlife-management-area-regulations/
WMAs are patrolled by NJDEP Fish & Wildlife Conservation Police Officers to ensure public safety. If you see violations while visiting a WMA, please call the 24-hour DEP hotline at 877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337).
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