New Jersey offers surprisingly productive hunting with high white-tailed deer densities, strong wild turkey populations, and quality waterfowl hunting in the Pine Barrens, coastal marshes, and northwestern highlands.
New Jersey hunting seasons cover 280 season dates statewide for White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and zone.
Season data sourced from the New Jersey wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMZ 1 | Archery | Sep 13 — Dec 24 | — | — |
| DMZ 1 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Feb 7 | — | — |
| DMZ 1 | Rifle | Dec 8 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| DMZ 1 | Shotgun | Dec 17 — Feb 7 | — | — |
| DMZ 10 | Archery | Sep 13 — Dec 24 | — | — |
| DMZ 10 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Feb 7 | — | — |
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New Jersey season dates vary by species and zone. Archery seasons typically open first, followed by firearms and muzzleloader. This page lists 280 New Jersey season dates—check the species tables above for exact opening and closing dates.
New Jersey offers hunting for 2 species, including White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
New Jersey Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for New Jersey on our interactive hunting map.
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