All hunters and anglers are required to go through this portal to access the privilege of hunting and fishing at Joint Base McGuire - Dix - Lakehurst.

To properly use iSportsman, you should read and understand the educational materials available from this website.

Here is where you:

 The updated JB MDL regulations are in effect and can be found in the Hunting Fishing Instruction 

If you partake in any iSportsman related outdoor activities on JB MDL, you are required to follow these regulations.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

IF YOU CANNOT CHECK-IN, YOU CANNOT ACCESS OPEN AREAS TO HUNT/FISH/GATHER. ANY ISSUES WITH YOUR ACCOUNT MUST BE RESOLVED FIRST. NO EXCEPTIONS!

 

On 7/1/2026 safety brief validations will expire! You will have to take the hunting and fishing safety brief again before you can check-in. 

 

We highly recommend users activate SMS (text messages) on their accounts. Users will recieve check-out reminders and emergency updates.

 

FISHING

The 2026 New Jersey fishing seasons and regulations have been updated in the 2026 Freshwater Fishing Digest

New floating docks have been installed at Island Pond and Clubhouse Lake on Lakehurst!

Spring Trout Stocking for 2026 is Complete

Spring trout stocking occured on April 6, 2026

The natural resources team have acquired a select number of trophy-sized trout that are greater than 21”! This will provide anglers of all ages the opportunity to catch a once in a lifetime fish. To further the excitement, each trophy fish will have a numbered lip tag that can be submitted to Natural Resources personnel. Anglers who catch one of these trophy fish will be entered for a chance to win a free fishing permit for the following year. We would love to see your photos of anglers fishing, and especially with a trophy sized trout. You may even make your way into a featured article that could be shared throughout the JB MDL community.

Raffle Eligibility:

-The angler must provide their name and fish harvest date/time.

-The angler must keep the tag.

-The angler must have the proper iSportsman permit.

-The angler must have properly checked-in & checked-out of iSportsman.

-All tag numbers, information, and pictures must be sent to Andrew.clapper.2@us.af.mil in order to be entered into the raffle.

Fish Stocking Locations & Numbers:

-Amphibious Lake: 350

-Lake of the Woods: 400

-Laural Pond: 200

-Island Pond: 150

**The trophy trout will be stocked at all locations; however, the amounts will not be disclosed**

FISHING CHECK-IN/OUT TIMES:
90 MINUTES BEFORE LEGAL SUNRISE
90 MINUTES AFTER LEGAL SUNSET

HUNTING 2025-2026

The 2025-2026 New Jersey Hunting/Trapping seasons and regulations have been updated in the NJ Hunting and Trapping Digest.

 

Scouting for all seasons will open 4 weeks before the season opening date.

Scouting will be open 7 days a week 90 minutes before sunrise and close 90 minutes after sunset.

 

Please check the NJ digest for a complete list of season dates. Specific information for Dix-McGuire section (Zone 37) and Lakehurst section (Zone 53).

Attention Parents or Guardians of Youth Hunters-

All youth HUNTERS require their own iSportsman account and may not be checked in as a guest.

Youth hunters and their parent or guardians must check-in and out on their own accounts seperately. If a youth hunter fails to check-in or out of an area, the penalty will be administered to the parent or guardian.

(Exception: If you want to bring your child with you to enjoy the hunting experience and the child will not be hunting, you may check them in as a guest*)

Reporting your Harvest

Successful hunters must report their harvest in two (2) locations:

1. iSportsman - You report your harvest during check-out

2. New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife -  toll-free at 855-I-HUNT-NJ (855-448-6865) and online. The number and website address are printed on all hunting licenses and deer permits. 

To report a deceased deer or illegal dumping site, please use the link below.

Deer Reporting System                                    JBMDL Trash Reporting System

You may also report a diseased deer sighting to NJDFW here.