NJ Hunting Seasons & Public Land

New Jersey Hunting

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.

280 Seasons2 Species

Seasons by Species

Deer

GMUWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
DMZ 1ArcherySep 13Dec 24
DMZ 1MuzzleloaderDec 1Feb 7
DMZ 1RifleDec 8Dec 13
DMZ 1ShotgunDec 17Feb 7
DMZ 10ArcherySep 13Dec 24
DMZ 10MuzzleloaderDec 1Feb 7

+ 194 more Deer seasons

Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:

New Jersey Official Hunting Regulations →

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See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for New Jersey on our interactive hunting map.

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