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Hunting in New Jersey

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New Jersey offers sportsmen and women more than 500,000 acres of state-owned public open space providing a diversity of habitats from hardwood ridges and rolling hills to pine forests and salt marsh. This total includes more than 307,000 acres in 121 Wildlife Management Areas, specifically managed to enhance wildlife populations and provide for wildlife-oriented recreation.

Hunters can enjoy more than a hundred days of deer hunting, including seasons for bow, shotgun and muzzleloading rifle. Multiple bag limits are the rule in most zones. The 2004-05 deer harvest was 58,564. In addition, some of the best waterfowl hunting on the East coast is found in the Garden State. Snow geese, brant, black duck, mallard, bufflehead and a variety of other waterfowl species provide extensive hunting opportunities, especially on the coastal marshes. The Rockport Pheasant Farm produces 55,000 pheasants annually for release on selected Wildlife Management Areas. The wild turkey, reestablished in the late 1970s, continues to increase throughout the state with the population now estimated at 20,000 - 23,000 with an annual harvest of more than 3,000.

Father and son with deer
The "Take a Kid Hunting" program provides unique opportunities.
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arrow NJ Deer Hunting Brochure - provides information on our deer herd, seasons, public open space, maps, and places to stay for those who want to experience quality deer hunting in the Garden State. (pdf, 720kb)

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The Game Code currently in effect makes a provision for a bear hunt from December 4-9, 2006. The administration is currently reviewing the bear data and is expected to make a decision regarding the hunt in early November. Further information will be posted on this webpage when available.
Leftover Deer Permit Sales Information

Hunting in New Jersey
Deer Information Wild Turkey Information Waterfowl and Migratory Bird Information
Hunter Education Program Small Game Information List of Guides

Rules and Regulations
License Information Hunting Digest Waterfowl and Migratory Bird Regulations
Deer Regulations Wild Turkey Regulations Trapping Information
Non-Resident Hunter Info Small Game Regulations Child Support Certification Info

Programs & Events
Outstanding Deer Program Outstanding Gobbler Program Disabled Vet Licenses
Deer Classic National Guard Licenses Disabled Hunter Info

Related Sites
Wildlife Restoration Program National Hunting and Fishing Day
Hunting Articles Black Bear Information

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arrow Wading River WMA Blinds for Youth Waterfowl Hunters
arrow Farmer Info
arrow Dog Training Areas
arrow Fish and Game Council
arrow Hunters Helping the Hungry
arrow Practice Ranges
arrow Rockport Pheasant Farm
arrow Commercial Shooting Preserve Information
arrow Captive Game Permit Information
arrow Semi-wild Shooting Preserve Information
arrow Wildlife Management Areas
arrow NJ Outdoors Program
arrow Feature Articles
 
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Last Updated: October 20, 2006