{"id":12234,"date":"2022-05-16T13:33:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T13:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/?page_id=12234"},"modified":"2025-08-12T16:17:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T20:17:01","slug":"deer-seasons-and-regulations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/hunting\/deer-seasons-and-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Deer Seasons and Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

White-Tailed Deer in New Jersey<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Jersey’s White-tailed Deer herd is a major component of the landscape throughout all but the most urbanized areas of the state. White-tailed Deer affect our forests, farms, gardens, backyards and roadways. NJ deer hunters spend more than 100 million dollars each year as they enjoy approximately 1.5 million recreation-days hunting deer. Money spent during deer seasons benefits a wide variety of New Jersey businesses. There are many opportunities to hunt white-tailed deer in New Jersey. Please review our seasons and regulations to prepare yourself for a great hunt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Legal Hunting Hours<\/strong>: one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Harvest Report Requirement:<\/strong> To be legal, all deer harvested must be reported using Fish and Wildlife\u2019s Automated Harvest Report System at 855-448-6865<\/a> or Harvest Report<\/a>. Hunters will be assigned a Confirmation Number which must be kept with the deer and its parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use the New Jersey Hunting & Trapping Explorer (arcgis.com)<\/a> <\/i> to help you find your DMZ and Deer Management Unit (DMU).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Current Regulations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
What do I need to hunt White-tailed Deer in New Jersey?<\/a> <\/i><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Firearms, Bows, and Ammunition Legal for White-tailed Deer Hunting <\/a><\/i><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
2025-2026 White-tailed Deer Hunting Regulations – Archery<\/a> <\/i><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
2025-2026 White-tailed Deer Hunting Regulations- Firearms<\/a> <\/i><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Special Area Deer Hunting Regulations<\/a> <\/i><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Public Deer Hunting Land<\/a> <\/i><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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Harvest Documents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

White-tailed Deer Harvest Report Card<\/a> <\/i><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
White-tailed Deer Supplemental Harvest Log<\/a> <\/i><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Printable White-tailed Deer Transportation Tag<\/a> <\/i><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Deer Harvest Data<\/a><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Historic Deer Harvest (1972-2024) <\/a> <\/i><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Historical County Deer Harvest (2019-2024)<\/a> <\/i><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
2024-2025 Deer Harvest<\/a> <\/i><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
2024-2025 Deer Harvest Summary Graphic<\/a> <\/i> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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Additional Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urine-Based Deer Lures Ban<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Automated Harvest Report System (AHRS)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hunters Helping the Hungry<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deer Tracking Dog Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outstanding Deer Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deer FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2025-26 NJ Deer Season
Regulation Sets Reference Chart<\/a><\/strong> <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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