All hunters are required to possess a calling device while turkey hunting. The divisions turkey restoration project represents one of the greatest wildlife management success stories in the history of the state. New jersey hunting seasons, 20192020 new jersey may be a small state, but it still offers plenty for resident and nonresident hunters who venture into its wilderness. How many people are killed or injured in hunting accidents. Nov 26, 2019 the committee to abolish sport hunting maintains the hunting accidents center, which collects news stories about hunting accidents throughout the world. New jersey deer hunters harvested 48,545 deer during the 201718 seasons. Within permitted hunting seasons, your club can take advantage of our large wooded tracts that range from 200 to acres.
Deer season regulation sets new jersey hunting seasons. The 201718 nj hunting and trapping digest is available on the divisions website in pdf format and was on the publishers website in an easytouse interactive format. Go pro bow hunting 2016 2017 new jersey hunting season. Our locations in montgomery county, pa and somerset, gloucester and ocean counties in nj may be leased by season or for several years at a time. All state lands, including wildlife management areas, were closed to hunting of black bears as of august 30, 2018 per administrative order 201824 and will remain closed for the 2019 season. If a hunter purchases an antlerless permit for more than one zone in a season, the antlered buck permit is. If youre interested in learning more about hunting regulations in new jersey, visit the new jersey division of fish and wildlife website for more information on licenses, permits and best practices. Hiking in nj during hunting season njhiking new jersey deer hunter t shirt hunting gift attention this area is open for archery deer hunting steemit whitetail deer hunting.
Nj dep division of fish and wildlife nj deer management zone boundary descriptions zone 1. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. New jersey hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of all field trial permits until further notice. New season dates are posted in late summer, or you can visit future big game hunting seasons to determine future dates for big game. A summary of regulations and wildlife management information. In last years 2017 2018 season, 604 deer were reported as harvested, according to this final report from the county. New jersey produces some quality deer, including on public land. Digest advertising the new jersey division of fish and wildlife incorporates advertising in each issue of the fish and wildlife digest to defray publishing and printing costs. Outdoor recreationists should be aware of hunting season schedules and areas where hunting is permitted when choosing where to explore in the greater new york metropolitan region. Looking like its going to be another great season for turkeys. Ballard wma will reopen for waterfowl hunting on wednesday, jan. However, if the hunter chooses not to purchase the antlered. There have been no changes to north carolina hunting or fishing license requirements, seasons, or bagcreel limits.
Complete 2017 18 nj hunting and trapping digest pdf, 7. If a hunter purchases an antlerless permit for more than one zone in a season. The use of a handheld decoy or a turkey tailonastick as camou. Past issues of the new jersey hunting and trapping digest.
Even two weeks ago i didnt know if it was going to. Hunters can enjoy more than a hundred days of deer hunting, including seasons for bow, shotgun and muzzleloading rifle. Hunters killed 49,000 whitetailed deer during the 20172018 season, the new jersey division of fish and wildlife reported. Small game hunting seasons new jersey hunting seasons. Dont forget over the counter sales for turkey permits are april 3 at 10am. Only one antlerless permit, per zone, may be purchased in each permit season. A look at how many bears have been harvested so far during the 2017 bear hunt season. New jersey 201718 deer harvest summaries deer friendly. Uptodate information about hunting and wildlife management programs, regulations, seasons, permits and more. One antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. To comply with the governors stay at home order and help prevent the spread of covid19, the n.
The small game hunting seasons table on page 57 lists dates, hunting hours and daily bag limits for all small game species open for hunting. Where you can post pics of your time in the field and talk about nj hunting. Fall bow, september 28 statewide permit bow season, october 26. Print versions are available at division offices and at license agents. Check out nj hunting guide on facebook for all the pix. New jersey morel mushrooms and morel mushroom hunting. Division biologists, in cooperation with the nj chapter of the national wild turkey federation. See rifle, shotgun, and bow areas for where these implements are allowed. This website exists to provide people with the latest hunting season dates and information for states across america. Oct, 2017 bow hunters taking fewer bears than 2016. It also will be open for youth waterfowl weekend, feb.
The nj hunting community is growing now more then ever. That portion of sussex county lying within a continuous line beginning at the intersection of rt. Deer regulation sets 201718 hunting and trapping digest. This action would prevent the new jersey fish and game council from setting a season for black bears, since the agency is only empowered to approve a hunt for species classified by the legislature as game.
Bow hunters taking fewer bears than 2016 north jersey. In addition, some of the best waterfowl hunting on the east coast is found in the garden state. All season dates on this page are effective for the current license year, which runs from september 1 to august 31. Hunting seasons 201920 new yorknew jersey trail conference. In the garden state, youll find a bounty of wildlife to hunt, including deer, wild turkey, black bears and small game. Hunters may possess permits for two separate zones. Going into friday, hunters had taken 151 bears, compared to 432 over the first. Since demand is high, locations are often leased several years in advance. And, the states size doesnt mean its low on wildlife during the 20142015 deer season, hunters bagged more than 52,000 deer. Dec 31, 2018 monmouth county parks deer hunting underway middletown, nj bowandarrow hunters are allowed in these monmouth county parks through feb. Check out the crossbow hunting page for license and training requirements and details about hunting with a crossbow. View future big game season dates to plan for future hunting seasons.
Although the list is long, its not comprehensive, and not every hunting accident is reported in the news. Properly licensed hunters may hunt small game with shotguns or bow and arrow and limited hunting with small. I honestly didnt think i was going to be able to go bear hunting this season. Be aware of rules for importing big game into new york protect ny deer and moose. Black bear kill in nj 2017 rays outdoor adventures. By the mid1800s, turkeys had disappeared in new jersey due to habitat changes and killing for food. But when a deer gets caught in the headlights, it usually does not bode well for the deer, or the car that often hits it. The previous black bear hunting seasons established by the new jersey fish and game council council were very conservative. In segment a october use of bow or firearm is dependent on the day a person is hunting.
A report released by new jersey wildlife officials earlier this year stresses that hunting seasons alleviate damage and nuisance incidents caused by problem bears, and warns that the current. Complete 201718 hunting and trapping digest division of fish. Overruling wildlife officials, governor largely bans new. Permits are valid for the entire season segments a and b. Hunting in nj from the nj divison of fish and wildlife. Publishers online 201920 hunting and trapping digest. If you would like to contribute to this project, please let us know. Dogs may be used for turkey hunting only during the fall season. A new jersey assemblyman has introduced a pair of bills that would outright ban or restrict black bear hunting in the garden state. The black bear harvest for the fall bow hunt is way down compared to 2016. Deer permits for zones where the season extends into the next calendar year remain valid, but a current years license is required.
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