New Jersey Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of New Jersey. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to New Jersey state resources.

New Jersey Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Bow Season (Statewide)

  • September 27, 2025 – February 14, 2026 (archery/crossbow; dates vary by zone)

Muzzleloader Season

  • December 1–9, 2025
  • January 14–17, 2026 (late muzzleloader)

Youth Day (Six-Day Firearm)

  • October 4, 2025 (youth hunt; Zone 1 and Zone 2)

Six-Day Firearm Season

  • December 1–6, 2025 (Zone 1 – North); December 6–11, 2025 (Zone 2 – South)

Permit Firearm Season (Antlerless)

  • December 10–31, 2025 (permit required; antlerless only)

New Jersey Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey (Archery)

  • September 27 – October 31, 2025 (archery only; both sexes)

Fall Turkey (Firearm)

  • October 1–31, 2025 (select WMAs; shotgun)

Spring Youth Turkey

  • April 25, 2026

Spring General Turkey

  • April 27 – May 23, 2026

New Jersey season dates vary by Wildlife Management Zone. Visit the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife for complete zone-specific regulations.

New Jersey Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery (Bow) Season

  • Fall Bow (Select Zones): September 13 – October 3, 2025
  • Fall Bow (Remaining Zones): October 4 – October 31, 2025
  • Youth Archery Day: September 27, 2025
  • Permit Bow: November 1 – December 24, 2025 & December 26 – December 31, 2025
  • Winter Bow: January 1 – February 21, 2026

Firearm (Shotgun) Season

  • Youth Firearm Day: November 22, 2025
  • Six-Day Firearm: December 8 – December 13, 2025
  • Permit Shotgun (Antlerless): November 24–26 & 28 and December 8–13, 2025
  • Permit Shotgun (Either Sex): December 17–19, 2025 and January 3 – February 14, 2026

Muzzleloader Season

  • Permit Muzzleloader: December 1–2, 15–16, 20–24, 26–31, 2025 and January 1–31, 2026

New Jersey Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey

  • Archery Segment A: October 13 – October 18, 2025
  • Muzzleloader Segment A: October 16 – October 18, 2025
  • Shotgun/Muzzleloader Segment B: December 8 – December 13, 2025

Spring Turkey 2026

  • Spring Season: April 20 – May 22, 2026 (permit required, allocated via lottery)
  • Youth Spring Turkey: April 18, 2026

Note: Season dates may vary by Deer Management Zone (DMZ). Always verify your specific zone dates with the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife before heading afield.

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Interactive New Jersey Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of New Jersey Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated New Jersey state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

New Jersey Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on New Jersey Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the New Jersey DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

New Jersey DNR

P.O. Box 420
Trenton, NJ 08625-0420

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