Official Site of The State of New Jersey
HUNTING
Opportunities abound in the Garden State!
With more than a hundred days of deer hunting, seasons for bow, shotgun and muzzleloading rifle, and some of the best small game, upland bird and waterfowl hunting on the east coast, New Jersey offers incredible opportunities for hunters! There are also hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands open to hunting including more than 358,000 acres in the Wildlife Management Area system.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Preparing to hunt for the first time in New Jersey? Find everything you need to know to get legally licensed, educated and informed about your many choices for where and what to hunt in the Garden State.
WHERE TO GO
More than 500,000 acres of state-owned public open space provide a diversity of habitats for hunting. In addition, hunters have access to firearm/archery ranges and dog training areas throughout the state.
MISSION AND WORK
Fish and Wildlife has dedicated staff whose mission is to protect and manage a diverse range of wildlife species and their habitats.
GAME SPECIES
NJ Fish and Wildlife strives to maintain healthy and diverse game species populations throughout the State to maximize the associated economic, aesthetic, and recreational benefits through scientifically sound research and management programs.
STOCKING
Plan your pheasant and quail hunting activities with stocking maps and schedules.
FARMER INFORMATION
Read about farmer specific regulations, definitions, permits, contact, and applications.