The Division of Fish and Wildlife supports the proper use of dogs while hunting for designated game species. Dog Training Areas areas are maintained on 11 Wildlife Management Areas for public use. Below are regulations regarding the use of dogs on WMAs.

A person may exercise or train dogs in designated dog training areas from May 1 to August 31 inclusive, only on the following select WMAs:

1. Assunpink	4. Colliers Mills	7. Manasquan	10. Tuckahoe
2. Black River	5. Glassboro	8. Millville	11. Whittingham
3. Clinton	6. Hainesville	9. Stafford Forge

All dogs must be properly licensed. A person may exercise or train dogs on any WMA from September 1 to April 30. There shall be no exercising or training of dogs on any WMA on the Friday before the opening day of the regular small game season.

Additional regulations (see NJAC 7:25-2:20 below) involve the release of game birds for training, the use of pigeons, the use of firearms, frozen game birds, the use of call back pens and the release of foxes, raccoons, rabbits and hares.

NEW JERSEY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE: 7:25-2:20 - Dog Training Rules (pdf, 8kb)

For more information please contact the Bureau of Land Management at 609-984-0547 or WMAMAPS@dep.state.nj.us. If using e-mail be sure to include your full name and address.