New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2023; Download & Print

Get ready for an adventure in the great outdoors by packing your gear. New Jersey is a hunter’s paradise because of its abundance of wildlife and many hunting opportunities throughout the year. Every season in the state offers a new and exciting hunting opportunity, whether for deer in the fall and winter or turkey in the spring and summer. To that end, we’ve compiled this comprehensive guide to New Jersey’s hunting seasons in a style that’s simple to read and follow. Learn more about hunting seasons, regulations, and laws to have the most rewarding hunting experience possible.

New Jersey Hunting Seasons 

It’s important to note that hunting seasons can vary depending on the region, typically running from November or December to January or February. So, be sure to double-check with your local wildlife management for specific dates and regulations.

For those who love turkey hunting, there are two seasons to choose from in New Jersey: the fall season from the end of October to the beginning of November and the spring season from the end of April to the middle of May. But, don’t forget to check in with your municipality each year as the dates may change. And, duck hunting season also varies by zone, with the north zone offering the longest season and the south zone having the shortest. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the specific regulations in your hunting zone to ensure a successful and safe hunting experience.

New Jersey Hunting Seasons
New Jersey Hunting Seasons

Please find a complete list of hunting schedule guides with printable options for your perusal below.

New Jersey Deer Seasons

A specialized deer permit is available in New Jersey for ardent hunters who want to take part in the deer shooting seasons from 2023 through 2024. It’s crucial to remember that all hunting permits are good for a full calendar year, regardless of the kind of wildlife being pursued. Farmers have a small exemption in that they are not need to get a hunting license in order to shoot deer on their own property, but they are still required to report any deer they successfully harvest to the appropriate authorities.

Deer hunting in New Jersey is a thrilling experience for hunters, with three different seasons to choose from. Whether you prefer to hunt with a bow during the autumn bow season, the winter bow season, or with a firearm during the six-buck firearms season, there’s something for every hunter.

New Jersey Archery Deer Seasons

New Jersey Archery Deer SeasonsHunting Season Start DateHunting Season End DateRegulation Set
Fall BowSaturday-September 10, 2022 Saturday-September 10, 2022 4,5,6,7,8
Saturday-October 1, 2022Saturday-October 1, 20220,2,3
Youth Day ArcherySaturday-September 24, 2022Saturday-November 19, 2022ALL
Permit BowSaturday-October 29, 2022Saturday-December 24, 20224,5,6,7,8
Monday-December 26, 2022Saturday-December 31, 20224,5,6,7,8
Saturday-October 29, 2022Sunday-November 27, 20224,5,6,7,8
Permit MuzzleloaderSaturday-October 29, 2022Saturday-December 24, 20224,5,6,7,8
Monday-December 26, 2022Saturday-December 31, 20224,5,6,7,8
Saturday-October 29, 2022Sunday-November 27, 20222,3
Saturday-October 29, 2022Saturday-November 19, 20220
Winter BowSunday-January 1, 2023Saturday-February 18, 20237,8,
Sunday-January 1, 2023Tuesday-January 31, 20230,2,3,4,5,6

New Jersey Firearm Deer Seasons

New Jersey Firearm Deer SeasonsHunting Season Start DateHunting Season End DateRegulation SetNote
Youth Day FirearmSaturday-November 19, 2022Saturday-November 19, 2022
Permit MuzzleloaderMonday-November 21, 2022Wednesday-November 23, 20228Antlerless Only
Friday-November 25, 20228Antlerless Only
Monday-December 5, 2022Saturday-December 10, 20228Antlerless Only
Monday-November 28, 2022Tuesday-November 29, 20228Either Sex
Monday-December 12, 20228Either Sex
Tuesday-December 13, 20228Either Sex
Saturday-December 17, 2022Saturday-December 24, 20228Either Sex
Monday-December 26, 2022Saturday-December 31, 20228Either Sex
Sunday-January 1, 2023Saturday-February 11, 20238Either Sex
Monday-December 5, 2022Saturday-December 10, 20227Antlerless Only
Monday-November 28, 2022Tuesday-November 29, 20227Either Sex
December 12, 13, 17Saturday-December 24, 20227Either Sex
Monday-December 26, 2022Saturday-December 31, 20227Either Sex
Sunday-January 1, 2023Saturday-February 11, 20237Either Sex
Monday-November 28, 2022Nov. 28–296
December 12, 13, 17Saturday-December 24, 20226
Monday-December 26, 2022Saturday-December 31, 20226
Sunday-January 1, 2023Tuesday-January 31, 20236
Monday-November 28, 2022Tuesday-November 29, 20223,4,5,
December 12, 13, 17Saturday-December 24, 20223,4,5,
Monday-December 26, 2022Tuesday-January 31, 20233,4,5,
Friday-January 6, 2023Friday-January 6, 20233,4,5,
Monday-November 28, 2022Tuesday-November 29, 20222
December 12, 13, 17Saturday-December 24, 20222
Monday-December 26, 2022Saturday-December 31, 20222
Monday-November 28, 2022Tuesday-November 29, 20220
Saturday-December 17, 2022Saturday-December 24, 20220
Monday-December 26, 2022Saturday-December 31, 20220
Permit ShotgunNovember 21–23, 258Antlerless Only
Monday-December 5, 2022Saturday-December 10, 20228Antlerless Only
Wednesday-December 14, 2022Friday-December 16, 20228Either Sex
Saturday-January 7, 2023Saturday-February 11, 20238Either Sex
Monday-December 5, 2022Saturday-December 10, 20227Antlerless Only
Wednesday-December 14, 2022Friday-December 16, 20227Either Sex
Saturday-January 7, 2023Saturday-February 11, 20237Either Sex
Wednesday-December 14, 2022Friday-December 16, 20226
Saturday-January 7, 2023Tuesday-January 31, 20236
Wednesday-December 14, 2022Friday-December 16, 20225
Saturday-January 14, 2023Saturday-January 21, 20235
Wednesday-December 14, 2022Friday-December 16, 20220,2,3,4,
Six-day FirearmMonday-December 5, 2022Saturday-December 10, 20220,2,3,4,

NJ Turkey seasons

Turkey Hunting SeasonsBag LimitHunting Season Start DateHunting Season Start DateHunting TimingsRegulations
FALL (EITHER SEX TURKEY SEASON)
Period N• Per permit, one turkey (of any sex).
• Regardless of the quantity of licenses owned, one turkey may only be taken every day.
• On the day of harvest, submit a harvest report by 7 p.m.
Saturday-October 29, 2022Saturday-November 5, 2022a half-hour before dawn till a half-hour after sunset• It is forbidden to chase or drive turkeys so that hunters might shoot at them, however during the autumn hunting season, flocks may be hurried to scatter them.
• Only during the fall dogs are permitted.
• You refer to additional rules on eregulations.com
Monday-October 31, 2022Saturday-November 5, 2022
Spring Gobbler Season
Youth Turkey Hunting Day (ages 10–16)• Per permit, one male turkey (No bearded hens.)
• No matter how many licenses are in possession, a single turkey may only be taken each day.
• By 3 p.m., report Harvest. on the harvesting day. Starting on May 15 at 9 p.m. on the harvesting day.
Saturday-April 22, 2023a half-hour before dawn till noon"• The youth hunter (aged 10 to 16) must be under the close supervision of a legally licensed, non-hunting adult on Youth Turkey Hunting Day (21 or older).
• A youth hunter aged 10 to 13 must be under the direct supervision of an adult with the appropriate license for the duration of the turkey season (21 or older).
• Until a male turkey is taken, the Period Y permit is valid during the Spring Gobbler Season in the allocated Turkey Hunting Area.
• It is forbidden to chase or drive turkeys so that hunters may shoot at them."
• Calling and stand-alone hunting only allowed.
Period Y (ages 10–16)• Per permit, one male turkey (No bearded hens.)
• No matter how many licenses are in possession, a single turkey may only be taken each day.
• By 3 p.m., report Harvest. on the harvesting day. Starting on May 15 at 9 p.m. on the harvesting day.
Friday-April 22, 2022Sunday-May 14, 2023a half-hour before dawn till noonSame As Above
Same As AboveMonday-May 15, 2023Friday-May 26, 2023a half-hour before dawn till a half-hour after sunsetSame As Above
Period A (M–F)Same As AboveMonday-April 24, 2023Friday-April 28, 2023a half-hour before dawn till noonSame As Above
Period B (M–F)Same As AboveMonday-May 1, 2023Friday-May 5, 2023a half-hour before dawn till noonSame As Above
Period C (M–F)Same As AboveMonday-May 8, 2023Friday-May 12, 2023a half-hour before dawn till noonSame As Above
Period D (M–F)Same As AboveMonday-May 15, 2023Friday-May 19, 2023a half-hour before dawn till a half-hour after sunsetSame As Above
Monday-May 22, 2023Friday-May 26, 2023Same As AboveSame As Above
Period E (Saturdays)Same As AboveFriday-April 29, 2022• a half-hour before dawn till noon
• On May 20 only: half hour before dawn to sunset
Same As Above
May 6, 13, 20, 2023Same As AboveSame As Above

Regulations for spring and fall turkey hunting

  • Artificial decoys are allowed; decoys that operate electronically are not.
  • A weapon may not be carried when turkey hunting within 300 feet of a baited area.
  • From a blind or tree stand, you may go turkey hunting.
  • Coyotes may be accidentally killed by turkey hunters before they reach their daily bag limit. Call 1-855-448-6865 to report coyote harvests, or report them online at NJ.WildlifeLicense.com
  • It’s illegal to stalk a turkey.
  • Fanning or reaping is the practice of sneaking up on a turkey using a hand-held decoy or tail as a protection cover.

NJ Upland Game Bird Seasons

NJ Upland Game Bird Seasons Total Bag LimitsHunting Season Start DateHunting Season End DateHUNTING HOURSNote
Bobwhite quail (wild), Ruffed grouseOn commercial and semi-wild hunting preserves as well as at the Peaslee and Greenwood WMAs, which are listed below, stocked quail may be taken.Statewide Closed Statewide Closed NA
Bobwhite quail (stocked)• Four quails.
• Greenwood Forest WMA and Peaslee WMA are the two places where it is permitted.
• Pheasant and quail stamp is necessary.
Saturday-November 12, 2022 at 8amTuesday-January 31, 2023From sunrise until 30 minutes after sunsetClosed December 5th–10th and 14th , 2022
Chukar partridge, Hungarian partridge, Pheasant• Two pheasants, Seven partridge.
• See the timetable for pheasant stocking two pheasants
Saturday-November 12, 2022Monday-February 20, 2023From sunrise until 30 minutes after sunsetClosed December 5th–10th and 14th , 2022
Youth Upland Bird Day (Pheasant) [For youth hunters with the appropriate license, directly supervised by an adult license who does not hunt (21 or older)]• See Take a Youth Hunting's Youth Pheasant Hunt Day Information.
• two pheasants
Saturday-November 5, 2022• 7 a.m. start (Guided)
• 1 p.m. start (Open hunt)
Youth Pheasant Days (For youth hunters with the appropriate license, directly supervised by an adult license who does not hunt (21 or older))• Information on Youth Pheasant Hunt Days in
• Bring a Youth hunting.
Monday-November 7, 2022Friday-November 11, 2022From sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset
Commercial Shooting Preserves (Pheasant/Quail/Partridge/Mallard*)• There is no restriction.
• Before being taken outside the Commercial Preserve, it must be labeled.
• Sunday hunting is permitted.
Thursday-September 1, 2022Monday-May 1, 2023From sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset
Semi-Wild Preserves (Pheasant/Quail/Partridge*)• There is no Limit restriction.
• Before being taken out of a semi-wild habitat, it must be tagged.
• Sunday hunting is permitted.
Saturday-November 12, 2022Wednesday-March 15, 2023From sunrise until 30 minutes after sunsetat 8 a.m.
CrowThere is no Limit restriction.Monday-August 8, 2022Saturday-December 3, 2022From sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset
Monday-December 12, 2022Saturday-March 18, 2023From sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset• 8 a.m. start Nov. 12, 2022 on (Stocked WMAs)
• (Mon., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. only)

Regulations 

  • *Only species allowed under Commercial/Semi-Wild licenses.
  • Unless in commercial & semi-wild hunting areas, hunting is prohibited and not allowed on Sunday.
  • When hunting pheasants, quail, partridge, crows, and woodcock, dogs are permitted.

Coyote, Fox Seasons Season

Coyote, Fox Seasons (Regular Season)Hunting Start DateHunting End DateTimingsBag Limits
Bow Only (35 lbs. pull/peak wt. or crossbow (75 lbs. pull wt.) using well-sharpened broadheads (min. 3/4" width).Saturday-October 1, 2022Friday-November 11, 2022half hour before dawn–half hour after sunset• No daily or yearly bag restriction.
• Coyote harvest reporting must be made by 8 p.m. after the harvest.
• Gray Fox reporting is also required.
Bow or (Shotgun-10–20 ga. using shot size up to #4 fine shot)Saturday-November 12, 2022Wednesday-March 15, 2023half hour before dawn–half hour after sunset (except 8 a.m. start on Nov. 12)• No daily or yearly bag restriction.
• Coyote harvest reporting must be made by 8 p.m. after the harvest.
• Gray Fox reporting is also required.

Small Game Mammal Seasons

Small Game Mammal SeasonsSmall Game Mammal SeasonsSmall Game Mammal SeasonsTimingsBAG LIMITS
GRAY SQUIRREL — MUZZLELOADING
Muzzleloading Rifle Not larger than .36 caliber (Designated zones only - see Squirrel Muzzleloading Rifle Season Areas map below.)Saturday-September 24, 2022Friday-November 11, 2022Dawn to half hour after sunsetA five-bag limit each day.
Friday-January 7, 2022Saturday-February 25, 2023Dawn to half hour after sunsetwithout a season limit
GRAY SQUIRREL, HARE, JACKRABBIT, RABBIT
Air Gun, Bow, or ShotgunSaturday-September 24, 2022Saturday-February 25, 2023One hare or jackrabbit, 4 cottontail, and 5 squirrel.
Saturday-November 12, 2022Start at 8 a.m. without a season limit
Closed December 5–10 and 14, 2022Dawn to half hour after sunset
OPOSSUM AND RACCOON (NIGHT HUNTING)
Air Gun, .22 cal. rifle, or ShotgunSaturday-October 1, 2022Wednesday-March 1, 2023No daily or yearly bag limit restrictions.
Saturday-October 1, 2022Start at 7.41 PM
Closed Dec. 5–10 & 14, 202260 minutes after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise
WOODCHUCK
Bow or ShotgunTuesday-March 1, 2022Saturday-February 25, 2023No daily or yearly bag limit restrictions.
Saturday-November 12, 2022Start at 8 a.m.
Closed Dec. 5–10 & 14, 2022
Wednesday-March 1, 2023Saturday-February 24, 2024Sunrise to half hour after sunset
Saturday-November 11, 2023Start at 8 a.m.
Closed Dec. 4–9 & 13, 2023
Modern or Muzzleloading Rifle (Valid Rifle Permit required)
Tuesday-March 1, 2022Wednesday-September 28, 2022No daily or yearly bag limit restrictions.
Tuesday-March 1, 2022Wednesday-September 27, 2023Sunrise to half hour before sunset

New Jersey Migratory Bird Seasons

Migratory Bird Seasons Hunting Season Start DateHunting Season End DateDaily Bag Limits
NORTH ZONE
Ducks, Mergansers and CootSaturday-October 15, 2022Saturday-October 22, 2022• Ducks: 6 in aggregate;
• Mergansers: 5
• Coot: 15
Saturday-November 12, 2022Wednesday-January 12, 2022
ScaupSaturday-October 15, 2022Saturday-October 22, 20221
Saturday-November 12, 2022Tuesday-December 20, 2022
Wednesday-December 21, 2022Wednesday-January 12, 20222
BrantSaturday-October 15, 2022Saturday-October 22, 20222
Saturday-November 12, 2022Saturday-December 31, 2022
Canada Geese (Regular Season) — Singly or in aggregate to include Cackling and White-fronted GooseThursday-November 24, 2022Saturday-November 26, 20221
Saturday-December 10, 2022Tuesday-January 10, 2023
Youth-only Waterfowl DaySaturday-October 8, 2022Saturday-October 8, 2022
SOUTH ZONE
Ducks, Mergansers and CootSaturday-October 22, 2022Saturday-October 29, 2022• Ducks: 6 in aggregate;
• Mergansers: 5
• Coot: 15
Saturday-November 19, 2022Thursday-January 19, 2023• Ducks: 6 in aggregate;
• Mergansers: 5
• Coot: 15
ScaupSaturday-October 22, 2022Saturday-October 29, 20221
Saturday-November 19, 2022Tuesday-December 27, 20221
Wednesday-December 28, 2022Wednesday-January 19, 20222
BrantSaturday-October 22, 2022Saturday-October 29, 20222
Saturday-November 19, 2022Friday-January 7, 20222
Canada Geese (Regular Season) — Singly or in aggregate to include Cackling and White-fronted GooseThursday-November 24, 2022Saturday-November 26, 20221
Saturday-December 17, 2022Monday-January 17, 20221
Youth Only-Waterfowl DaySaturday-October 15, 2022Saturday-October 15, 20221
COASTAL ZONE
Ducks, Mergansers and CootThursday-November 10, 2022Saturday-November 12, 2022• Ducks: 6 in aggregate;
• Mergansers: 5
• Coot: 15
Thursday-November 24, 2022Friday-January 28, 2022• Ducks: 6 in aggregate;
• Mergansers: 5
• Coot: 15
ScaupThursday-November 10, 2022Saturday-November 12, 20221
Thursday-November 24, 2022Wednesday-January 5, 20221
Thursday-January 6, 2022Friday-January 28, 20222
BrantThursday-November 10, 2022Saturday-November 12, 20222
Thursday-November 24, 2022Tuesday-January 17, 2023
Canada Geese (Regular Season) — individually or together, including Cackling & White-fronted GooseSaturday-November 12, 2022Saturday-November 12, 20222
Thursday-November 24, 2022Friday-January 28, 20222
Youth Only (Waterfowl Day)Saturday-October 29, 2022Saturday-October 29, 20222

Migratory Bird Statewide Seasons

Migratory Bird Statewide SeasonsHunting Season Start DateHunting Season End DateDaily Bag Limits
Canada Geese (September Season)Thursday-September 1, 2022Friday-September 30, 202215
Light Geese-Regular Season (Greater and smaller snow geese as well as Ross's geese are considered light geese.)Saturday-October 15, 2022Wednesday-February 15, 202325 (singly or in aggregate)
Light Geese - Conservation Order (Greater and smaller snow geese as well as Ross's geese are considered light geese.)Wednesday-February 16, 2022Saturday-April 8, 2023No limit
Rail (Sora, Clapper and Virginia) and GallinuleThursday-September 1, 2022Monday-November 21, 2022Gallinule: 1, Sora and Virginia rail: 25, total or aggregate; Clapper rail: 10,
SnipeSaturday-September 10, 2022Thursday-January 12, 20238
Crow (Mon, Thur, Fri, Sat Only)Monday-August 8, 2022Saturday-December 3, 2022No limit
Monday-December 12, 2022Saturday-March 18, 2023
Youth and Veterans/Active Military DaySaturday-February 4, 2023Saturday-February 4, 2023includes coots, gallinule, brant, mergansers, ducks, and geese. Except for scaup, which has a daily restriction of two, bag limits in each zone are the same as those during the regular season.
Veterans/Active Military Only DaySaturday-November 5, 2022Saturday-November 5, 2022includes coots, gallinule, brant, mergansers, ducks, and geese. Except for scaup, which has a daily restriction of two, bag limits in each zone are the same as those during the regular season.

Other Migratory Bird Seasons

Other Migratory Bird SeasonsHunting Season Start DateHunting Season End DateHunting TimingsDaily Bag Limits
Woodcock (North Zone)Saturday-October 15, 2022Saturday-October 29, 2022(Sunrise to sunset)3
Tuesday-November 1, 2022Saturday-November 26, 2022
Woodcock (South Zone)Saturday-November 12, 2022Saturday-December 3, 2022(Sunrise to sunset)3
Thursday-December 15, 2022Monday-January 3, 2022
Sea Ducks (Black, Surf and White-winged Scoter; Long-tailed Duck and Eider only)similar to ducks by zonesimilar to ducks by zoneWithin a total bag of 6 ducks, no more than 4 sea ducks (no more than 3 scoters, 3 long-tailed ducks, or 3 eiders [no more than 1 hen eider]).
Canada Geese (Special Winter Season Areas) — Singly or collectively, including Cackling and White-fronted Goose Tuesday-January 18, 2022Tuesday-February 15, 2022half hour before dawn to sunset5
Swans, harlequin duck, king rail, sandhill crane and mourning doveClosedClosedNone

New Jersey Bear Season 2023

After being suspended for two years, the bear hunting season has been reopened and will run from December 5th through December 10th.

 If the harvest goal of 20% of the population is not met, the season will continue the next week, from December 14 to December 17.

 In some areas, both public and private landowners will be allowed to engage in bear hunting.

The council has also instituted limitations on baiting and elimination of hunting of cubs under 75 pounds.

New Jersey Trapping Seasons

New Jersey Trapping SeasonsDaily Bag LimitsHunting Season Start DateHunting Season End DateNoteZones
Beaver*
• Permit necessary (see the table above for trapping licenses and permits).
• No matter how many permissions you have for a certain zone, you are only allowed to set up to 5 traps every day.
• A Special Permit for eight.
• A Damage Permit costs ten.
• Every capture has to be instantly labeled.
• On Saturday, February 25, all beaver pelts must be presented to a designated inspection station ( look at your instruction manual).Trappers are urged to use the Automated Harvest Record System in addition to the required check station to report their harvest of beavers.
Monday-December 26, 2022Thursday-February 9, 2023Except: Jan. 1–Feb. 9 on stocked WMAs*1 to 30
Otter* [Permit required (Up to 3 otter traps per day)]• Per season, one.
• Fish and Wildlife must receive any otter carcasses.
• Upon claiming control, all catches must be promptly marked.
• On Saturday, February 25, otter pelts and carcasses must be transported to a designated inspection station (see your instruction packet). Trappers are urged to use the Automated Catch Record System in addition to the required check station to notify their otter harvest.
Monday-December 26, 2022Thursday-February 9, 2023Except: Jan. 1–Feb. 9 on stocked WMAs*1 to 30
Coyote*, Gray fox*, Red fox*• No daily or season limit.
• The Automated Harvest Report System must receive coyote harvest reports by 8 p.m.
• Gray Fox reporting is also required.
Tuesday-November 15, 2022Wednesday-March 15, 2023Except: Jan. 1–Mar. 15 on stocked WMAs*Statewide
Mink, Muskrat, NutriaNo daily or seasonal limitTuesday-November 15, 2022Wednesday-March 15, 2023North Zone
See map below, right for Mink, Muskrat, and Nutria zonesThursday-December 1, 2022Wednesday-March 15, 2023South Zone
Opossum*, Raccoon*, Striped skunk*No daily or season limitTuesday-November 15, 2022Wednesday-March 15, 2023Except: Jan. 1–Mar. 15 on stocked WMAs*
Statewide
Weasels (Long-tailed, short-tailed)No daily or season limitTuesday-November 15, 2022Wednesday-March 15, 2023Statewide
Bobcat, FisherDo not disturb the trap if a bobcat or a fisher is discovered inside; instead, call (877) 927-6337 to report the capture and wait for Fish and Wildlife's Response Team.Closed statewide (No take is allowed)Closed statewide (No take is allowed)

New Jersey Hunting Regulations

  1. Firearm hunting is only allowed during designated hunting seasons.
  2. All hunters must have a valid hunting license.
  3. Hunting on private property without permission is illegal.
  4. Hunting is only allowed in designated areas, check with local wildlife management.
  5. Lead ammunition is banned for waterfowl hunting.
  6. Electronic and recorded bird calls are not allowed.
  7. Migratory bird hunting without proper permits is illegal.
  8. Hunting threatened or endangered species is not allowed.
  9. Hunters must wear fluorescent orange clothing while hunting.
  10. Hunting within 450 feet of a dwelling or occupied building without permission is illegal.
  11. Hunting with dogs is allowed in designated areas, check with local wildlife management.
  12. Big game hunting is only allowed during specific seasons with proper tags.
  13. Crossbow hunting during archery season is illegal.
  14. Lights while hunting are restricted, check with local wildlife management.
  15. Possession of illegally taken wildlife is not allowed.
  16. Game bird hunting is regulated by state and federal laws, check with local wildlife management.
  17. Decoy use for hunting is regulated, check with local wildlife management.
  18. Carrying a loaded pistol near a building or school playground without permission is illegal.
  19. Crossing a road with a rifle or bow is prohibited.
  20. Shooting from a moving vehicle is not allowed.
  21. Targeting game with laser or illumination sights is illegal.
  22. Artificial light for detecting or shooting game animals is forbidden except for specific seasons.
  23. Vehicle-mounted or portable lights for nighttime shooting or hunting is restricted.
  24. Hunting with bait is not allowed on national wildlife refuges, and Sunday hunting is prohibited.
  25. Injecting drugs into game animals with projectiles is illegal in all states.
  26. Carrying a loaded handgun on or near a moving vehicle is prohibited.
  27. Loaded weapons or cocked crossbows are not allowed in vehicles.
  28. Mutilation of wild birds or mammals is illegal.

Also, read more about NJ hunting regulations at the eregulation.com website.

2 thoughts on “New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2023; Download & Print”

  1. Hi I am a nonresident hunter interested in hunting black bear. Can you provide a list of property owners who are willing to allow a hunter to harvest a black bear. Also can you give me information on public land that nonresident hunters can access to harvest a bear.

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    • Contacting local hunting clubs or groups in New Jersey, such as the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, to enquire about hunting prospects and possible property owners who permit hunting is one option. The New Jersey Hunter Access Program, which collaborates with private landowners to give public hunting access on their lands, is another alternative. It is essential to remember, however, that participating landowners maintain their rights as landowners and may create their own rules and boundaries for property usage.

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