Everything in the state is about money. They hire accountants not game managers. Their prob now is they're running out of things to sell and that's effecting their bottom line imo.
Deer, turkey, etc all the same. How much money can they generate?
The sad part is for years we"ve said north Jersey was light on birds. It's light on deer too. Guys will argue that cause their 2 acre yard with a corn pile has birds, deer. They don't consider the bigger picture.
It's only when it effects them most hunters scream. Shouldn't be that way.
I've heard the bag limit change is in the works. Imo I don't care if they go one bird if need be.
Less guys in the woods buggering up hunts,it'd be safer less crowded and hens can nest with less pressure.
I also want to comment on the screwing non residents. That's not right. We don't like it when we're subject to it. A non resident pays lots money. Is minimal impact, they're here than gone and let's be honest NJ ain't a destination state.
