Fish and Game Wardens are now supervised by a Chief Game Warden, District Game Wardens and Assistant District Game Wardens. The state is reorganized into two districts for law enforcement. The Division s monthly publication, New Jersey Outdoors, reaches over 17,000 subscribers. 1957 - Development of a Trout Rearing Station along the Pequest River begins. Legislation is passed providing for a bow and arrow safety and proficiency course to be passed by applicants for an initial license.
New Jersey is the only state in the nation with such a course.
1958 - The title of Fish and Game Warden was changed to Conservation Officer. Graduation from college is now required for entrance into the job. The State Fish Hatchery at Hackettstown is renamed the Charles O. Hayford State Fish Hatchery in honor of its first supervisor who served until 1955. The State Quail Farm in Holmansville is renamed the Edward H. Roth State Quail Farm. The first Green Acres Bill is passed.