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Updated: September 14, 2026
Source: New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife
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- Canada Goose (Early Season) — Firearm/Archerythru Sep 30
- Wild Turkey (Fall 2026) — Archerythru Sep 25
- Early Teal — Statewidethru Sep 26
- Canada Goose — Septemberthru Sep 29
- Rails & Gallinules — Statewidethru Nov 8
- Snipe — Statewidethru Jan 7
- Canada Goose — September Seasonthru Sep 30
- Dove — Regularthru Nov 19
Opening Soon
- Squirrel — Generalopens Sep 26
- Rabbit (Cottontail) — Generalopens Sep 26
- Woodcock — Regularopens Sep 30
- Quail — Regularopens Sep 30
- Grouse — Regularopens Sep 30
- Waterfowl (Youth - North Zone) — Firearm/Archeryopens Oct 3
- Duck (North Zone) — Firearm/Archeryopens Oct 10
- Waterfowl (Youth - South Zone) — Firearm/Archeryopens Oct 10
- Duck — North Zoneopens Oct 10
- Duck (South Zone) — Firearm/Archeryopens Oct 17
- Ducks — North Zoneopens Oct 17
- Ducks — South Zoneopens Oct 17
- Duck — South Zoneopens Oct 17
- Waterfowl (Veteran) — Firearm/Archeryopens Oct 31
- Pheasant — Youthopens Oct 31
Ending Soon
- Wild Turkey (Fall 2026) — Archeryends Sep 25
- Early Teal — Statewideends Sep 26
- Canada Goose — Septemberends Sep 29
- Canada Goose (Early Season) — Firearm/Archeryends Sep 30
- Canada Goose — September Seasonends Sep 30
Duck (North Zone)
Firearm/ArcheryProposed dates. Split season: 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-17 and 2026-11-14 to 2027-01-14. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026-2027 New Dates & Regulations](https://huntingseasons.org/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Oct 10, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027Duck (South Zone)
Firearm/ArcheryProposed dates. Split season: 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-24 and 2026-11-21 to 2027-01-21. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026-2027 New Dates & Regulations](https://huntingseasons.org/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027Duck (Coastal Zone)
Firearm/ArcheryProposed dates. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026-2027 New Dates & Regulations](https://huntingseasons.org/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027Canada Goose (North Zone)
Firearm/ArcheryProposed dates. Split season: 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 and 2026-12-19 to 2027-01-30. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026-2027 New Dates & Regulations](https://huntingseasons.org/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027Canada Goose (South Zone)
Firearm/ArcheryProposed dates. Split season: 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 and 2026-12-19 to 2027-01-30. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026-2027 New Dates & Regulations](https://huntingseasons.org/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027Canada Goose (Coastal Zone)
Firearm/ArcheryProposed dates. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026-2027 New Dates & Regulations](https://huntingseasons.org/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027Canada Goose (Early Season)
Firearm/ArcheryStatewide early September season. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026-2027 New Dates & Regulations](https://huntingseasons.org/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Waterfowl (Youth - North Zone)
Firearm/ArcherySpecial youth hunt in North Zone. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026-2027 New Dates & Regulations](https://huntingseasons.org/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026Waterfowl (Youth - South Zone)
Firearm/ArcherySpecial youth hunt in South Zone. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026-2027 New Dates & Regulations](https://huntingseasons.org/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026Waterfowl (Youth - Coastal Zone)
Firearm/ArcherySpecial youth hunt in Coastal Zone. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026-2027 New Dates & Regulations](https://huntingseasons.org/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026Waterfowl (Veteran)
Firearm/ArcheryStatewide veteran hunt. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026-2027 New Dates & Regulations](https://huntingseasons.org/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Oct 31, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Waterfowl (Joint Youth/Veteran)
Firearm/ArcheryStatewide joint youth/veteran hunt. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026-2027 New Dates & Regulations](https://huntingseasons.org/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027Squirrel
GeneralProposed dates. Daily limit 5. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026-2027 New Dates & Regulations](https://huntingseasons.org/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Sep 26, 2026 – Feb 27, 2027Rabbit (Cottontail)
GeneralProposed dates. Daily limit 4. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026-2027 New Dates & Regulations](https://huntingseasons.org/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Sep 26, 2026 – Feb 27, 2027Pheasant
GeneralProposed dates. Daily limit 2. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Seasons 2026-2027 New Dates & Regulations](https://huntingseasons.org/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Nov 7, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027WMARegular pheasant season on Wildlife Management Areas.
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027YouthYouth hunt on stocked WMAs. Valid Oct 31 and Nov 2-6.
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026RegularRing-necked pheasant on WMAs.
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027Wild Turkey (Spring 2026)
Firearm/Archery2026 Spring Turkey Season. Source: [New Jersey 2026 Hunting Season Dates — HuntingSeason.com](https://huntingseason.com/states/new-jersey)
Apr 18, 2026 – May 22, 2026Wild Turkey (Youth 2026)
Firearm/Archery2026 Youth Hunt Day. Source: [New Jersey 2026 Hunting Season Dates — HuntingSeason.com](https://huntingseason.com/states/new-jersey)
Apr 18, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026Wild Turkey (Spring 2027)
Firearm/Archery2027 Spring Turkey Season. Source: [New Jersey Hunting Season Guide: Rules, Regs, And Fees](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/new-jersey-hunting-seasons)
Apr 25, 2027 – May 22, 2027Wild Turkey (Fall 2026)
ArcheryArchery-only in select areas. Note: The NJ Fish and Game Council reportedly voted to close the fall either-sex turkey season statewide, so this season may be cancelled. Sources: [New Jersey Hunting Season Guide: Rules, Regs, And Fees](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/new-jersey-hunting-seasons), [Hunting Seasons Calendar 2026-2027: Dates & Deadlines](https://www.huntinglicenseusa.com/guides/hunting-seasons-calendar/)
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026Early Teal
StatewideRegular season.
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026Ducks
North ZoneLate segment runs 2026-11-21 to 2027-01-21.
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026South ZoneLate segment runs 2026-11-21 to 2027-01-21.
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026Coastal Zone6 daily limit.
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027Canada Goose
SeptemberStatewide. 15 daily limit.
Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 29, 2026North ZoneSecond segment runs 2026-12-22 to 2027-01-21.
Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026South ZoneSecond segment runs 2026-12-22 to 2027-01-21.
Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026WinterSpecial designated areas only. 5 daily limit.
Jan 22, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027September SeasonStatewide early season.
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026North and South ZonesSplit season: November 21-30, 2026 and December 19, 2026 - January 30, 2027.
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027Coastal ZoneRegular season.
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027Special Winter SeasonTwo distinct zones.
Feb 1, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027Brant
North ZoneSecond segment runs 2026-12-12 to 2027-01-07.
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026South ZoneSecond segment runs 2026-12-12 to 2027-01-07.
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026North and South ZonesSplit season: November 21-28, 2026 and December 12, 2026 - January 7, 2027.
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027Coastal ZoneSplit season: November 26-28, 2026 and December 24, 2026 - January 23, 2027.
Nov 26, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027Rails & Gallinules
Statewide15 daily (rails) / 25 daily (gallinules).
Aug 31, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026Snipe
Statewide8 daily limit.
Sep 5, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027Duck
North ZoneSplit season: October 10-17, 2026 and November 14, 2026 - January 14, 2027.
Oct 10, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027South ZoneSplit season: October 17-24, 2026 and November 21, 2026 - January 21, 2027.
Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027Coastal ZoneRegular season.
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027Light Goose
StatewideRegular season.
Nov 7, 2026 – Mar 8, 2027Dove
RegularMourning dove season.
Aug 31, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026Woodcock
RegularHIP certification required.
Sep 30, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Quail
RegularBobwhite quail on stocked WMAs.
Sep 30, 2026 – Jan 14, 2027Grouse
RegularRuffed grouse season.
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