# Hunting/Fishing **URL:** https://njgunforums.net/c/hunting/52.md [Latest](https://njgunforums.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://njgunforums.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://njgunforums.net/tags.md) --- ## [Reel Maintenence](https://njgunforums.net/t/reel-maintenence/5072)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/reel-maintenence/5072 "2026-09-21T14:05:09Z")
These reels have been in the shed for the past 20 years or so. Mounted the lightweight Abu Garcia on a responsive 5’6" poll for snapper fishing the other day and yikes was it gummed up. So now I’m gonna tear it, an… --- ## [Shore Fishing Report](https://njgunforums.net/t/shore-fishing-report/5056)
**Author:** [@Fullstop](https://njgunforums.net/u/Fullstop)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/shore-fishing-report/5056 "2026-09-17T14:27:09Z")
Ive been using:https://njshorereport.com. Which seems pretty good. So much to learn between boating and fishing. Any other recommendations? --- ## [Surf fishing rig?](https://njgunforums.net/t/surf-fishing-rig/4784)
**Author:** [@Fullstop](https://njgunforums.net/u/Fullstop)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 11:05am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/surf-fishing-rig/4784 "2026-08-19T11:05:28Z")
Looking to put a rig together. In my area we have a lot of bay to fish from shore as well as ocean surf. I want to be able to fish both with one set up. I already have a 7ft medium power ugly stick with a cheaper Shiman… --- ## [NJ proposed Hunting amendments 2026/2027](https://njgunforums.net/t/nj-proposed-hunting-amendments-2026-2027/4164)
**Author:** [@Fullstop](https://njgunforums.net/u/Fullstop)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/nj-proposed-hunting-amendments-2026-2027/4164 "2026-04-07T17:21:00Z")
Amendments to the Game Code have been proposed for 2026-2027. The proposed changes include: extensive recodification by organizing the Game Code predominantly by game species updates and modifications to multiple … --- ## [Compound Bow Technician](https://njgunforums.net/t/compound-bow-technician/4116)
**Author:** [@Fullstop](https://njgunforums.net/u/Fullstop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/compound-bow-technician/4116 "2026-03-31T23:15:38Z")
Can anyone recommend a place to get a bow restrung? I’m in South Jersey. Tuckerton area. --- ## [Animal Activists Trying to Ban Hunting and Fishing in Oregon](https://njgunforums.net/t/animal-activists-trying-to-ban-hunting-and-fishing-in-oregon/4009)
**Author:** [@NJGF-Admin](https://njgunforums.net/u/NJGF-Admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/animal-activists-trying-to-ban-hunting-and-fishing-in-oregon/4009 "2026-03-12T13:43:21Z")
--- ## [Duck Hunting in 2025-2026](https://njgunforums.net/t/duck-hunting-in-2025-2026/3671)
**Author:** [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/duck-hunting-in-2025-2026/3671 "2026-01-13T21:45:41Z")
My last hunt was in 1998, since then the migration patterns have changed significantly. Just today I drove by a nearby river and saw a raft of southbound ducks, at least 30, maybe up to 50. Has FG&W taken the later migr… --- ## [Bear Opener 2025](https://njgunforums.net/t/bear-opener-2025/3090)
**Author:** [@Wangsly](https://njgunforums.net/u/Wangsly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 11:28pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/bear-opener-2025/3090 "2025-10-12T23:28:32Z")
Good luck to anyone braving the nor’easter for opening day bear tomorrow.