Clarifies that Fish and Game Council has sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping.

This bill clarifies that New Jersey's Fish and Game Council holds sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping activities. It amends statutes to remove the Department of Environmental Protection's regulatory role and explicitly states the Council, not the Department, will establish and enforce the State Fish and Game Code. The Council (a 11-member body appointed by the Governor) will determine regulations for fish, game birds, and animals based on scientific research, including seasons, limits, and methods. This change directly affects how hunting and fishing rules are developed and implemented across the state.