New Jersey Hunting Resources

Updated: June 28, 2026

Source: New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife

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ArcheryIncludes Fall Bow, Permit Bow, and Winter Bow. Exact dates vary by management zone.

Sep 13, 2025 – Feb 14, 2026

Firearm (Six-Day)Traditional Six-Day Firearm Season. Sunday hunting is prohibited.

Dec 8, 2025 – Dec 13, 2025

MuzzleloaderPermit Muzzleloader season. Specific opening and closing dates vary by zone.

Dec 1, 2025 – Feb 14, 2026

Shotgun / BowSpring season divided into multiple periods (A-E) and zones allocated via lottery.

Apr 18, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Archery / FirearmFall Archery: Oct 1-31. Fall Firearm: Nov 2-8. Permit required and valid only in specific zones.

Oct 1, 2024 – Nov 8, 2024

ShotgunStatewide early September season.

Sep 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025

Firearm / Bow / Air GunClosed during the 6-day firearm deer season (Dec 9-14 and Dec 18).

Sep 28, 2024 – Feb 22, 2025

Firearm / Bow / Air GunClosed during the 6-day firearm deer season.

Sep 28, 2024 – Feb 22, 2025

Firearm / BowSpecial permit required for nighttime hunting operations (Jan 1 - Mar 15).

Sep 28, 2024 – Mar 15, 2025

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