New Jersey · 2026–27 Edition
New Jersey Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in New Jersey, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife.
New Jersey Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
New Jersey Duck season dates →New Jersey Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
New Jersey Bear season dates →New Jersey Pheasant Season
✓ VerifiedSeason segments by zone, daily bag and possession limits.
New Jersey Pheasant season dates →New Jersey Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
New Jersey Squirrel season dates →New Jersey Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
New Jersey Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A New Jersey hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife requires beyond a hunting license.