N.J. DEP accepting turkey-permit applications

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish and Wildlife is reminding hunters that the Spring Turkey Permit Application Period is now open. Applications can be made either on-line or at license agents.

The application period remains open until 11:59 pm on Saturday, Feb. 22, and applicants can review and edit their applications online until the application period closes.

The 2014 N.J. Wild Turkey Hunting Season Information booklet is available at license agents and online.

For more information on the lottery, including important dates for claiming awarded permits and sales of leftover/unclaimed permits, as well as links to the license website, license agents and the turkey hunting booklet and THA map, visit www.njfishandwildlife.com/news/2014/turkperm14_spring.htm on the Division's website.