New Jersey 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates
Quick answer
New Jersey's 2026-27 firearm deer season opens between November 23, 2026 and December 16, 2026 depending on zone; the last zone closes February 20, 2027.
Archery deer season opens October 31, 2026 in every zone and runs in split segments through December 31, 2026; the dates for each zone are in the table below.
Duck season opens between October 10, 2026 and November 21, 2026 depending on zone; the last zone closes January 29, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.
- firearm deer
- opens Nov 23-Dec 16, 2026 by zone
- archery deer
- opens Oct 31, 2026; split dates by zone
- duck
- opens Oct 10-Nov 21, 2026 by zone
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How to read New Jersey's seasons
Deer Management Zones make the state a patchwork
New Jersey divides the state into many Deer Management Zones, and season dates and bag limits differ from one zone to the next across bow, permit-shotgun, permit-muzzleloader, and six-day firearm segments. A statewide date rarely applies cleanly.
Confirm zone boundaries and segment dates with the official New Jersey Fish and Wildlife source.
We summarize official agency information and link to the source for verification. Regulations can change, and zone details matter. Always confirm final dates, bag limits, permits, and legal requirements with New Jersey Fish & Wildlife before hunting.
New 2026-27
federal openings
in New Jersey
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opened or expanded hunting and fishing access at 1 station in New Jersey. The final rule took effect August 31, 2026.
Deer
41 listed rowsWhite-tailed Deer
Permit Bow
The season is CLOSED in Zones 45 and 46.
Zone: LOW (1, 3*, 4, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30*, 34*, 43, 55, 63*, 65)
White-tailed Deer
Permit Bow
Two deer may be taken at a time.
Zone: HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)
White-tailed Deer
Permit Bow
Zone: MEDIUM (2, 5, 6, 16, 25, 27*, 28*, 29*, 31*, 35*, 47*)
White-tailed Deer
Youth Firearm Day
Must be accompanied by licensed, non-hunting adult.
Zone: LOW (1, 3*, 4, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30*, 34*, 43, 45, 46, 55, 63*, 65)
White-tailed Deer
Youth Firearm Day
Must be accompanied by licensed, non-hunting adult.
Zone: MEDIUM (2, 5, 6, 16, 25, 27*, 28*, 29*, 31*, 35*, 47*)
White-tailed Deer
Youth Firearm Day
Must be accompanied by licensed, non-hunting adult.
Zone: HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)
White-tailed Deer
Permit Muzzleloader
Antlerless deer only.
Zone: HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)
White-tailed Deer
Permit Shotgun
Antlerless deer only.
Zone: HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)
White-tailed Deer
Permit Muzzleloader
Antlerless deer only.
Zone: HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)
White-tailed Deer
Permit Shotgun
Antlerless deer only.
Zone: HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)
White-tailed Deer
Permit Muzzleloader
Either sex. Two deer may be taken at a time.
Zone: HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)
White-tailed Deer
Permit Muzzleloader
Zone: MEDIUM (2, 5, 6, 16, 25, 27*, 28*, 29*, 31*, 35*, 47*)
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed DeerFall Bow · HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)September 12 - October 2: first deer must be antlerless (does not apply to Youth License Holders). October 3 - October 30: antlered or antlerless deer. Two deer may be taken at a time. | Closed | |
| White-tailed DeerFall Bow · MEDIUM (2, 5, 6, 16, 25, 27*, 28*, 29*, 31*, 35*, 47*)September 12 - October 2: first deer must be antlerless (does not apply to Youth License Holders). October 3 - October 30: antlered or antlerless deer. | Closed | |
| White-tailed DeerYouth Archery Day · MEDIUM (2, 5, 6, 16, 25, 27*, 28*, 29*, 31*, 35*, 47*)Antler Point Restrictions and Earn-A-Buck regulations do not apply. Must be accompanied by licensed, non-hunting adult. | Closed | |
| White-tailed DeerYouth Archery Day · HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)Antler Point Restrictions and Earn-A-Buck regulations do not apply. Must be accompanied by licensed, non-hunting adult. | Closed | |
| White-tailed DeerYouth Archery Day · LOW (1, 3*, 4, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30*, 34*, 43, 45, 46, 55, 63*, 65)Antler Point Restrictions and Earn-A-Buck regulations do not apply. Must be accompanied by licensed, non-hunting adult. | Closed | |
| White-tailed DeerFall Bow · LOW (1, 3*, 4, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30*, 34*, 43, 45, 46, 55, 63*, 65) | Closed | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Muzzleloader · LOW (1, 3*, 4, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30*, 34*, 43, 55, 63*, 65)The season is CLOSED in Zones 45 and 46. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerSix-Day Firearm · HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)Only one buck may be taken at a time. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerSix-Day Firearm · LOW (1, 3*, 4, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30*, 34*, 43, 45, 46, 55, 63*, 65)Only one buck may be taken at a time. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Shotgun · HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)Antlerless deer only. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Muzzleloader · HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)Antlerless deer only. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerSix-Day Firearm · MEDIUM (2, 5, 6, 16, 25, 27*, 28*, 29*, 31*, 35*, 47*)Only one buck may be taken at a time. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Shotgun · MEDIUM (2, 5, 6, 16, 25, 27*, 28*, 29*, 31*, 35*, 47*) | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Muzzleloader · LOW (1, 3*, 4, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30*, 34*, 43, 55, 63*, 65)The season is CLOSED in Zones 45 and 46. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Muzzleloader · HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)Either sex. Two deer may be taken at a time. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Muzzleloader · MEDIUM (2, 5, 6, 16, 25, 27*, 28*, 29*, 31*, 35*, 47*) | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Shotgun · HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)Either sex. Two deer may be taken at one time. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Shotgun · LOW (1, 3*, 4, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30*, 34*, 43, 55, 63*, 65)The season is CLOSED in Zones 45 and 46. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Muzzleloader · LOW (1, 3*, 4, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30*, 34*, 43, 55, 63*, 65)The season is CLOSED in Zones 45 and 46. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Bow · HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)Two deer may be taken at a time. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Muzzleloader · MEDIUM (2, 5, 6, 16, 25, 27*, 28*, 29*, 31*, 35*, 47*) | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Bow · MEDIUM (2, 5, 6, 16, 25, 27*, 28*, 29*, 31*, 35*, 47*) | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Muzzleloader · HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)Either sex. Two deer may be taken at a time. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Muzzleloader · LOW (1, 3*, 4, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30*, 34*, 43, 55, 63*, 65)The season is CLOSED in Zones 45 and 46. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerWinter Bow · MEDIUM (2, 5, 6, 16, 25, 27*, 28*, 29*, 31*, 35*, 47*) | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Shotgun · MEDIUM (2, 5, 6, 16, 25, 27*, 28*, 29*, 31*, 35*, 47*) | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerWinter Bow · HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)Two deer may be taken at one time. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerWinter Bow · LOW (1, 3*, 4, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30*, 34*, 43, 45, 46, 55, 63*, 65) | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerPermit Shotgun · HIGH (7, 8, 9*, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15, 17, 19, 36, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51)Either sex. Two deer may be taken at one time. | Upcoming |
Turkey
13 listed rowsWild Turkey
Youth Hunt Day
Ages 10-16. 1/2 hour before sunrise to noon.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period Y (Youth)
Ages 10-16. 1/2 hour before sunrise to noon. There is NO Sunday hunting for turkey.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period A (M-F)
1/2 hour before sunrise to noon.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period E (Saturdays)
1/2 hour before sunrise to noon.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period B (M-F)
1/2 hour before sunrise to noon.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period E (Saturdays)
1/2 hour before sunrise to noon.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period C (M-F)
1/2 hour before sunrise to noon.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period E (Saturdays)
1/2 hour before sunrise to noon.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period Y (Youth)
Ages 10-16. 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. There is NO Sunday hunting for turkey.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period D (M-F)
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period E (Saturdays)
On May 22 only: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Gobbler - Period D (M-F)
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: Statewide
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wild TurkeyFall Either-Sex Season · StatewideThe Fall Either Sex Wild Turkey Hunting Season is closed statewide. | dates not listed | Closed |
Bear
Black Bear
Shotgun/Muzzleloader
Segment B - Shotgun/Muzzleloader. Shotgun: smooth or rifled bore, 20-10 gauge, slugs only (no buckshot). Muzzleloader: not less than .44 caliber. Harvest reporting by 7 p.m. on day of harvest. Bears must be brought to mandatory check station on day harvested. Check station hours noon to 7 p.m.
Zone: All Bear Management Zones
Black Bear
Shotgun/Muzzleloader (Season Extension)
Segment B Extension - only if authorized; notification to be made on Monday, Dec. 14. Shotgun/Muzzleloader. Harvest reporting by 7 p.m. on day of harvest. Segment B bag limit (including extension) is one bear >75 lbs live weight.
Zone: All Bear Management Zones
Black Bear
Archery
Segment A - Archery only (Mon. Oct. 12 - Sat. Oct. 17). Requires valid archery or firearm or all-around sportsman hunting license plus Black Bear Hunting Permit. No dogs, no bait within 300 ft. Bears under 75 lbs or adults with cubs under 75 lbs may not be harvested. Harvest reporting by 9 p.m. on day of harvest. Bears must be brought to a mandatory check station on the day harvested.
Zone: All Bear Management Zones
Black Bear
Muzzleloader
Segment A - Archery/Muzzleloader last three days (Oct. 15-17). Muzzleloader must also have Rifle Permit. Single-barrel, single shot, not less than .44 caliber. Harvest reporting by 9 p.m. on day of harvest. Bears must be brought to mandatory check station on day harvested.
Zone: All Bear Management Zones
Waterfowl
35 listed rowsLight Geese (Regular Season)
Regular Season
Light geese include greater and lesser snow geese and Ross's geese.
Zone: Statewide
Ducks, Mergansers and Coot
Regular Season
Zone: North Zone
Scaup
Regular Season
Zone: North Zone
Youth-only Waterfowl Day
Youth
Includes ducks, geese, brant, merganser, coot and gallinule.
Zone: Coastal Zone
Brant
Regular Season
Zone: North Zone
Brant
Regular Season
Zone: South Zone
Canada Geese (Regular Season)
Regular Season
Singly or in aggregate to include Cackling and White-fronted Goose.
Zone: North Zone
Canada Geese (Regular Season)
Regular Season
Singly or in aggregate to include Cackling and White-fronted Goose.
Zone: Coastal Zone
Canada Geese (Regular Season)
Regular Season
Singly or in aggregate to include Cackling and White-fronted Goose.
Zone: South Zone
Ducks, Mergansers and Coot
Regular Season
Zone: Coastal Zone
Ducks, Mergansers and Coot
Regular Season
Zone: South Zone
Scaup
Regular Season
Zone: Coastal Zone
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BrantRegular Season · Coastal Zone | Upcoming | |
| BrantRegular Season · North Zone | Upcoming | |
| BrantRegular Season · South Zone | Upcoming | |
| BrantRegular Season · Coastal Zone | Upcoming | |
| Canada Geese (Regular Season)Regular Season · South ZoneSingly or in aggregate to include Cackling and White-fronted Goose. | Upcoming | |
| Canada Geese (Regular Season)Regular Season · North ZoneSingly or in aggregate to include Cackling and White-fronted Goose. | Upcoming | |
| Canada Geese (September Season)Early Season · Statewide | Closed | |
| Canada Geese (Special Winter Season)Special Winter Season · Special Winter Season AreasSingly or in aggregate to include Cackling and White-fronted Goose. | Upcoming | |
| Ducks, Mergansers and CootRegular Season · North Zone | Closed | |
| Ducks, Mergansers and CootRegular Season · South Zone | Closed | |
| Light Geese (Conservation Order)Conservation Order · StatewideThe season will be determined based on the 2026 Annual Spring Migration Population Count and a decision will be made by this Fall. | dates not listed | Closed |
| ScaupRegular Season · North Zone | Closed | |
| ScaupRegular Season · South Zone | Closed | |
| ScaupRegular Season · South Zone | Upcoming | |
| ScaupRegular Season · North Zone | Upcoming | |
| ScaupRegular Season · South Zone | Upcoming | |
| ScaupRegular Season · Coastal Zone | Upcoming | |
| Sea Ducks (Black, Surf and White-winged Scoter; Long-tailed Duck and Eider only)Regular Season · StatewideCrippled birds may be shot from craft under power in the Special Sea Duck Area ONLY. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Swans, harlequin duck, king rail, sandhill crane and mourning doveClosed · Statewide | dates not listed | Closed |
| Waterfowl - Veterans/Active Military Only DayVeterans/Military · Statewide | Closed | |
| Waterfowl - Youth and Veterans/Active Military DayYouth/Veterans · Statewide | Upcoming | |
| Youth-only Waterfowl DayYouth · North ZoneIncludes ducks, geese, brant, merganser, coot and gallinule. | Closed | |
| Youth-only Waterfowl DayYouth · South ZoneIncludes ducks, geese, brant, merganser, coot and gallinule. | Closed |
Pheasant
Pheasant
Youth Pheasant Days
For properly licensed Youth hunters, under direct supervision of licensed, non-hunting adult (21 or older).
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant/Quail/Partridge/Mallard
Commercial Shooting Preserves
Must be tagged prior to transport off Commercial Preserve. Sunday Hunting Allowed.
Zone: Commercial Shooting Preserves
Chukar Partridge, Hungarian Partridge, Pheasant
General
Closed Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026. No Sunday hunting.
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant/Quail/Partridge
Semi-Wild Preserves
Must be tagged prior to transport off semi-wild area. Sunday Hunting Allowed.
Zone: Semi-Wild Preserves
Chukar Partridge, Hungarian Partridge, Pheasant
General
Closed Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026. No Sunday hunting.
Zone: Statewide
Chukar Partridge, Hungarian Partridge, Pheasant
General
Closed Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026. No Sunday hunting.
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
Youth Upland Bird Day
For properly licensed Youth hunters, under direct supervision of licensed, non-hunting adult (21 or older).
Zone: Statewide
Quail
Bobwhite Quail (stocked)
General
Closed Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026.
Zone: Greenwood Forest WMA, Peaslee WMA ONLY
Bobwhite Quail (stocked)
General
Closed Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026.
Zone: Greenwood Forest WMA, Peaslee WMA ONLY
Bobwhite Quail (stocked)
General
Closed Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026.
Zone: Greenwood Forest WMA, Peaslee WMA ONLY
Bobwhite Quail (wild)
Closed
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Stocked quail may be taken at Peaslee and Greenwood WMAs and on commercial and semi-wild hunting preserves.
Zone: Statewide
Grouse
Ruffed Grouse
Closed
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
The grouse hunting season is closed statewide. No exceptions.
Zone: Statewide
Squirrel
Gray Squirrel, Rabbit, Jackrabbit, and Hare
General
Closed Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026. Sunday hunting prohibited.
Zone: Statewide
Gray Squirrel, Rabbit, Jackrabbit, and Hare
General
Closed Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026. Sunday hunting prohibited.
Zone: Statewide
Gray Squirrel, Rabbit, Jackrabbit, and Hare
General
Closed Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026. Sunday hunting prohibited.
Zone: Statewide
Small Game
Opossum and Raccoon
Night Hunting
Closed Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026. 1 hr. after sunset-1 hr. before sunrise.
Zone: Statewide
Woodchuck
General (Air Gun, Bow, Shotgun)
Closed Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026.
Zone: Statewide
Opossum and Raccoon
Night Hunting
Closed Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026. 1 hr. after sunset-1 hr. before sunrise.
Zone: Statewide
Woodchuck
General (Air Gun, Bow, Shotgun)
Closed Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026.
Zone: Statewide
Opossum and Raccoon
Night Hunting
Closed Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026. 1 hr. after sunset-1 hr. before sunrise.
Zone: Statewide
Woodchuck
General (Air Gun, Bow, Shotgun)
Closed Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026.
Zone: Statewide
Woodchuck
Rifle Season
Centerfire, Rimfire or Muzzleloading Rifle (Valid Rifle Permit required). Rifle use for woodchuck prohibited on all State WMAs, Parks and Forests & Recreation Areas.
Zone: Statewide
Migratory Birds
Rail (Sora, Clapper and Virginia) and Gallinule
Regular Season
Zone: Statewide
Snipe
Regular Season
Zone: Statewide
Woodcock
Regular Season
Zone: North Zone
Woodcock
Regular Season
Zone: South Zone
Woodcock
Regular Season
Zone: South Zone
Woodcock
Regular Season
Zone: North Zone
Coyote
Coyote and Fox
Daytime
Hunting license required; no permit needed. Hours: 1/2 hr. before sunrise to 1/2 hr. after sunset. Weapons: Bow, Shotgun (10-20 ga.), Centerfire Rifle (.25 cal. max.), Rimfire rifle (.22 cal. max.), Muzzleloader rifle (.44 cal. min.), Air gun (.25 cal. only). Between Sept. 8 and Dec. 31, 2026, rifle use prohibited on all State WMAs, Parks and Forests & Recreation Areas. Dogs allowed except Dec. 7-12 & 16, 2026. Harvest reporting of Coyote AND Gray Fox required by 10 p.m. on day of harvest. Sunday hunting prohibited.
Coyote and Fox
Nighttime
Hunting license required; no permit needed. Hours: 1/2 hr. after sunset to 1/2 hr. before sunrise. Shotgun ONLY (10 or 12 ga., shot sizes #4 fine to #3 buckshot). Dogs prohibited. Standing and calling only; must possess manual or electronic call. Bait prohibited. Portable lights permitted. Hunter orange optional. Harvest reporting of Coyote AND Gray Fox required by 10 p.m. on day of harvest.
Other
Crow
Regular Season
Mon., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. only.
Zone: Statewide
Crow
Regular Season
Mon., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. only.
Zone: Statewide
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New Jersey Hunting Season FAQ
When does deer season start in New Jersey?
Archery deer season opens October 31, 2026 in every zone and runs in split segments through December 31, 2026; the dates for each zone are in the table below. Firearm deer season opens between November 23, 2026 and December 16, 2026 depending on zone; the last zone closes February 20, 2027. Dates can differ by zone and permit; confirm with New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.
When is New Jersey's firearm deer season?
Firearm deer season opens between November 23, 2026 and December 16, 2026 depending on zone; the last zone closes February 20, 2027. Check zone and permit details with New Jersey Fish & Wildlife before hunting.
When does spring turkey open in New Jersey?
Spring turkey season runs Apr 26-30, 2027. Youth and other special hunts, where listed, open earlier.
Do I need a license to hunt in New Jersey?
Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate New Jersey hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with New Jersey Fish & Wildlife.