Why I utilize the local tax collector:

- Up-to-date boundaries. Since NJ is a very populated state... I like to know who owns what. This is especially great when non-hunting land owners come up to you and say "Hey, you cannot hunt here. This is private property." Bang...whip out the tax map.

- Combat jerks who post "No Hunting" signs on a WMA. I've been walking around a WMA and come across a "No Hunting" sign even though my map says its WMA land. Bag...whip out the tax map.

- The NJ DEP continually buys/trades/swaps land.

- Access for parking. Just because the WMA map says "Park Here"... I utilize the map to find places that are along side a public road. That way I can park there... and when some guy who owns a house across the street approaches me and says "Hey buddy, you cannot park there"... Bang...whip out the tax map.

- So that I can respond "Oh yeah. Well go ahead and call the police/game warden. My car is parked at X. I'll be out after it gets dark. Have a good day."

- To show the Game Warden and/or Police Officer.