License: resident $27.50 · nonresident $135.50. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Oct 13 | Dec 31 | License |
| Firearms (Six-Day) | Nov 29 | Dec 11 | License |
| Muzzleloader | Dec 20 | Dec 24 | License |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Fall Archery | Sep 19 | Sep 25 | License |
| Spring Gobbler | Apr 25 | May 22 | License |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery/Firearms (Draw) | Aug 31 | Oct 30 | Draw |
| Regular Season | Nov 1 | Dec 31 | License |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Season | Sep 1 | Oct 10 | HIP |
| Late Season | Nov 21 | Dec 31 | HIP |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Nov 1 | Feb 28 | OTC |
Rabbit & Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Cottontail Rabbit | Nov 1 | Feb 28 | License |
| Gray/Fox Squirrel | Sep 1 | Jan 31 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 25 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 26 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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