Deer Sep 13–Dec 24. Turkey Apr 21–May 23.
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.
| Zone | 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 | — | — |
| DMZ 10 | Rifle | Dec 8 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| DMZ 10 | Shotgun | Dec 17 — Feb 7 | — | — |
| DMZ 11 | Archery | Sep 13 — Dec 24 | — | — |
| DMZ 11 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Feb 7 | — | — |
| DMZ 11 | Rifle | Dec 8 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| DMZ 11 | Shotgun | Dec 17 — Feb 7 | — | — |
| DMZ 12 | Archery | Sep 13 — Dec 24 | — | — |
| DMZ 12 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Feb 7 | — | — |
| DMZ 12 | Rifle | Dec 8 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| DMZ 12 | Shotgun | Dec 17 — Feb 7 | — | — |
| DMZ 13 | Archery | Sep 13 — Dec 24 | — | — |
| DMZ 13 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Feb 7 | — | — |
| DMZ 13 | Rifle | Dec 8 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| DMZ 13 | Shotgun | Dec 17 — Feb 7 | — | — |
| DMZ 14 | Archery | Sep 13 — Dec 24 | — | — |
| DMZ 14 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Feb 7 | — | — |
| DMZ 14 | Rifle | Dec 8 — Dec 13 | — | — |
| DMZ 14 | Shotgun | Dec 17 — Feb 7 | — | — |
+ 200 more Deer seasons
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMZ 1 | Shotgun | Apr 21 — May 23 | — | — |
| DMZ 10 | Shotgun | Apr 21 — May 23 | — | — |
| DMZ 11 | Shotgun | Apr 21 — May 23 | — | — |
| DMZ 12 | Shotgun | Apr 21 — May 23 | — | — |
| DMZ 13 | Shotgun | Apr 21 — May 23 | — | — |
| DMZ 14 | Shotgun | Apr 21 — May 23 | — | — |
| DMZ 15 | Shotgun | Apr 21 — May 23 | — | — |
| DMZ 16 | Shotgun | Apr 21 — May 23 | — | — |
+ 48 more Turkey seasons
New Jersey hunting season currently spans Sep 13 to Dec 24 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by zone and weapon. This page lists 280 New Jersey season 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.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for New Jersey on our interactive hunting map.
Also see New Jersey public land, license, and regulations.