Annual National Hunting & Fishing Day National Hunting and Fishing Day, celebrated the fourth Saturday of September, remains the most effective grassroots efforts ever undertaken to promote the outdoor sports and conservation. We are looking forward to celebrating our 53rd National Hunting and Fishing Day together again on September 26, 2026 where we host any members with special needs children for a day of fishing! • The event will be held at Island Beach State Park, OBA-2 (Swimming Area 2). Address: IBSP, Rt. 35, Seaside Park, NJ 08752 • Entry fee into the park will be waived; just state you are there to participate in the NJBBA National Hunting & Fishing Day. • Volunteers will meet at 8:00am where we will host Coffee and Donuts. • When participants arrive we will serve refreshments till about 10am then proceed to the beach fishing till 12:00 • Break for lunch (our famous hot dog lunch with fixins’); after lunch we will fish till about 1:30 • We will host the Regional Day School from Jackson and any members with special needs children (beach wheelchairs can be made available upon request). • All refreshments, bait and tackle are supplied by NJBBA however, donations are always welcome. • We hope that members come out and volunteer for the day. It is such a rewarding day with the thought that you are doing something for others; it means a lot to them. • Hope to see you there, For Information on our any upcoming events stay tuned to our website, NJBBA.org. For Information on our upcoming event stay tuned to our web or contact Chairperson,Valerie Dzindzio . RSVP to this year's event Sat, Sep 26 National Hunting and Fishing Day / Island Beach State Park - OBA-2 Learn more Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Island Beach State Park - OBA-2, Island Beach State Park, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734, USA National Hunting and Fishing Day, celebrated the fourth Saturday of September, remains the most effective grassroots effort ever undertaken to promote the outdoor sports and conservation. This is our 53rd year sponsoring the event.

TRADING POST To submit items to be posted to the Trading Post website, please submit all information using this form. sandeel teasers When the Stripers are feeding on Sandeels, you will need these custom made Sandeel Teasers. $4.00 ea. or Two (2) for $7.00 Contact: Ken Hollins Call: 1/2 “Silver – Top” Aluminum Bumpers for Truck or Camper 1 - 76“ long x 10” wide --- $250 1 - 76” long x 10” wide --- $225 Contact: Bill Anderson #5 Call: 856.547.0453 Custom fold-up back porch for truck camper Box aluminum frame with mahogany wood plank inserts Folds up and can be secured in the up position. Two fishing rod holders are attached. Camper step can be mounted to the porch. Dimensions: 88"W x 47"L Price: $1800 Location: Burlington, NJ Contact: George NJBBA #4828 Call: 609.864.1752 1/2 spinning rods Spinning rod and an Australian rod is 14 ft. Money supports fishing Indians team! Asking $50 Contact: Paul Harris #84 Call: 732.269.8878 1/3 2104 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA Well Maintained with auto 44,101 miles.. 3.6L V6 motor Asking $25,000 Contact: Al Manforti #1341 Call: 732.330.4740 1/6 Beach Cart Cart built for NJ beaches about 15-20 years ago. This thing is awesome pulls so easy Asking $200 Contact: Jack Call: 267.446.0113 1/4

banquet 73rd Annual NJBBA Banquet Sat, Mar 20 Holiday Inn Manahawkin/Long Beach Island Stay Tuned for more information, tickets, etc. Learn more

Conservation Projects IBSP BEach Clean UP date: March 22, 2025 Location: Parking lot at Buggy Entrance After a couple months of planning and organizing, we had 25 volunteers show up on March 22, 2025. Coffee, water and pastries were provided before moving over to the far edge of lot in OB1. There we put a taper cut on the top of the poles, and then installed all the signs right there in the parking lot. We then split into 2 groups, one starting at A23 and heading north, the other from Area 1 going south. Once finished, we headed back to OB1 and had an NJBBA lunch with all the fixings. The 2 signs at A23 & A22 will be installed when we receive them. Everyone had a great time! Many, Many Thanks to everyone who participated! 1/12 ocean fun day date: May 17, 2025 Location: Parking lot at Buggy Entrance Ocean Fun Days was held on May 17th 2025 at IBSP. The NJBBA was there with games and prizes to give out to the children after they tried their luck at fishing. A big thanks to Nancy Paulick for taking the time to put all the prizes together, the children loved them! We had a blue tarp down to represent water and a half a dozen different rubber fish with a loop at the mouth and the kids used a bamboo pole with a makeshift hook on the end to lower it down and hook a fish. Patience and a steady hand provided an easy catch for most and some were better than others. Some adults even asked if they could try, everyone had a good time. We had Q&A’s, membership forms and we even had our mascot present, some of the people really enjoyed seeing it and talking about it. I want to thank those who came out and volunteered that day to help make this event run as smooth as it did. 1/8 national trail days In celebration we the NJBBA join hands with bikers, hikers, sierra club members and other groups to unite as one. We maintain a trail in IBSP and on that day we clean and clear that path for another year. Come join us at 9am that day at Interpretive Centerto set up. The first Saturday every June is designated National Trails Day (NTD) in the United States. On that day every year more than a million hikers, bikers, equestrians, and others take part in thousands of events nationwide in celebration of America's trails. These events include new trail dedications, workshops, educational exhibits, equestrian and mountain bike rides, rollerblading, trail maintenance, and hikes on America's favorite trails. National Trails Day is organized nationwide by the American Hiking Society, a national nonprofit trail advocacy group based in Washington, DC. All events, however, are planned and carried out at the local level by conservation and recreation organizations, trail clubs, and land managing agencies. Originally established in 1993, NTD has grown to approximately 3,000 events across the country. "It has really worked, and the collaboration has been quite extraordinary," noted Steve Elkinton, Program Leader for the National Trails System, when I recently asked him about NTD. Goals of National Trails Day The objectives of National Trails Day not only include promoting public awareness of and appreciation for America's trails, but also encouraging cooperative efforts among different trail users, including hikers, bicyclists, equestrians, walkers, runners and anyone else who enjoys being on the trail. As Elkinton noted, "the attitude towards National Trails Day has been so wonderful, that even motorized and non-motorized groups lay down their swords for the day and cooperate." In celebrating the values and benefits of our nation's trails, a unifying idea and long-range goal of National Trails Day is the concept of "Trails for All Americans" -- that is, to establish a nationwide network of trails that would link together as part of the nation’s infrastructure of greenways, like the interstate highway system. "The idea of a coordinated system is a difficult objective to achieve" notes Elkinton. "Trails come in so many shapes, sizes, and cut across so many jurisdictional boundaries. No events at the moment

fishing pools NJBBA YEARLY FISHING CONTEST This contest shall be known as the NJBBA Surf Fishing Contest. There is no entry or registration fee; however; only paid up members of the NJBBA may participate. All fish must me caught by hook and line/rod and reel between March 1 and December 31 from the surf, bay shore, pier or jetties in New Jersey waters. Fish cannot be caught from any boat. Species included are Northern Kingfish, Bluefish, Striped Bass, Weak Fish and Fluke. There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize in each category, with $50 for 1st, $30 for 2nd and $15 for 3rd. No participant may win more than one prize for each category. Prizes will be awarded at the Annual Banquet. NJBBA SURF FISHING CONTEST The pool is separate from the free Surf Fishing Contest but your entries in that contest determine the winners amongst the individuals who join this pool. The largest fish in each category among members in this pool wins the total amount collected for that species. In the event no fish is caught in a species, all entries will be put in a hat and a winner will be drawn. Prizes will be awarded at the Annual Banquet. This entry must be postmarked before the date any fish are caught that is entered in this pool. NJBBA Members it is easy to register and it's only $5.00 per species. Just print out the Affidavit for Fish Pools and the Entry for Fishing Pools forms. Fill out all sections and mail in along with your check. You never know what you will catch during the year. You could be a big winner. If you would like more information about the either fishing pool, please contact: Ken Hollins.

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Courtesy patrol The Courtesy Patrol members are a group who are willing to give a little of their time to help assist and instruct others. Generally they are the most active of our membership. These members are also the eyes and ears of the association. They keep a watchful eye on the day to day goings on in their respective areas. They attend community meetings to gather first hand information and report this information back to the Board of Directors. Courtesy Patrol members also dispense information, supplies and membership kits to anyone interested in our association. Courtesy Patrol members can be identified by a flag or magnet attached to their vehicle. If you would like to know more about the Association or Courtesy Patrol stop and speak to any of the members you see and they will assist you in any way possible. You can also request information using the form. Courtesy Patrol Report Card statewide coordinators Head Coordinator: Sherry McAllister - Tag# 120 Kurt Renart - Tag# 1720 Ron Patten - Tag# 88 Bob DeLeonard - Tag# 7 Request information on the Courtesy Patrol More Information

about NJBBA 72 years ago, a hand shake between Jeff Paul, the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association's (NJBBA) first president and Salvatore A. Bontempo, who was Commissioner of NJ State Dept. of Conservation & Economic Development led to the start of what we love today, the formation of Island Beach State Park (IBSP) for the use of mobile surf fishing. The NJBBA is a statewide organization dedicated to the preservation of natural beach resources. Since 1954, the NJBBA has fought to preserve beach access for all beach users. We have used snow fence, Christmas trees and have planted grass to build and protect the dune system at IBSP. The NJBBA is one of, if not the “largest volunteer organization” in New Jersey and has a little over 800 members that live in NJ, another 400 live out of state and a high percentage of them are from Pennsylvania and New York. New Jersey and out of state members have recorded tens of thousands of volunteer hours over the years to benefit efforts at IBSP and other areas along our coast in New Jersey. We get involved with community leaders and other worthy organizations to keep beaches open for all types of uses. Inside you will find news, information and links to weather, fishing reports, and surf fishing tackle. We have updated beach access information and a guide to equipment for driving the beach . Supporters of NJBBA are on our Recommended & Commended page . Look for our calendar of events , a scrapbook of pictures, and your NJBBA Merchandise . You can also see what is for sale or wanted by our members in the Trading Post . Along with a multitude of volunteer conservation projects, the NJBBA also has a few charitable programs that we sponsor or assist with throughout the year. On National Hunting and Fishing Day , we invite special needs children who are less fortunate to spend a day on the beach learning about fishing and nature. We are very active with youth fishing programs and sponsor the "NJBBA Children’s Surf Fishing Tournament ". Here children from 3 to 16 years of age can sign up then attend learning stations, knot tying, casting, plug identification and environmental conservation. Next comes the actual fishing and afterwards prizes are awarded. We also haven't forgotten the people who have fought to give us the freedoms we enjoy everyday ~ including being able to fish and use our beaches and parks ~ so we sponsor at least two "Veteran Fishing Days " each year where we take disabled vets from the Vineland Veteran’s Home out for a day of fishing, lunch, and fun. Thank you for your interest of the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association. Please consider joining to help build a stronger organization. We are one of the most highly respected organizations in New Jersey and along the East Coast. The NJBBA is an organization incorporated under Title 15 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey in 1954.

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