License types and fees, the Sunday hunting prohibition, and certain other regulations are the responsibility of the State Legislature. For information on any proposed Legislative law changes visit the State Legislature homepage and enter "hunting" or "fishing" in the "Keyword" search box - most, if not all, relevant bills will appear in the results.

New Jersey Permanent Statute Title 23 - Fish and Game, Wild Birds and Animals Revising Hunting and Fishing Regulations Hunting and Fishing License Information Fish and Wildlife Violations Information NJ Child Support Certification Requirement Information HUNTING REGULATIONS Bowhunting Safety Zone Perimeter Bill Signed by Governor Comprehensive Black Bear Management Policy   2010 Hunting Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST (published in August) Hunting License Information   2010-2011 Deer Regulation Sets (pdf, 55kb) Deer Regulation Set Reference Chart and Zone Map (NOTE: Colors do not appear accurately but do correspond to Regulation Sets)   2010-2011 Small Game Seasons (pdf, 90kb)   2010 Wild Turkey Hunting Season Information Booklet (pdf, 420kb) Large Scale Turkey Hunting Area Map and Lottery Quota Information (pdf, 260kb)   2010-2011 Migratory Bird Regulations Booklet (pdf, 255kb) 2010-2011 Migratory Bird Seasons Summary (pdf, 14kb) Federal Regulations Pertaining to Migratory Birds (pdf, 34kb) Approved Nontoxic Shot for Waterfowl (October 2009) Waterfowl Harvest Information Program (HIP)   2010-2011 Trapping Season Summary (pdf, 1.2mb) Beaver and Otter Management Zone Map - Low Resolution (jpg, 100kb) High Resolution (jpg, 900kb) Beaver and Otter Management Zone Descriptions (pdf, 26kb)   Commercial Shooting Preserve Information Semi-wild Shooting Preserve Information Farmer Information Deer Management Assistance Program Regulations (pdf, 114kb) FISHING REGULATIONS - FRESHWATER Fishing License Information 2010 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST 2010 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Summary (except trout) (pdf, 310kb) 2010 Trout Regulations Summary (pdf, 245kb) 2010 Holdover Trout Lakes (Salmon-Trout) Regulations (pdf, 150kb) FISHING REGULATIONS - MARINE Saltwater Registry Information 2010 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST (published in May) Regulations remain in effect until changed. 2010 Recreational Marine Fishing Regulations Summary Sheet (pdf 230kb) 2010 Marine Recreational Minimum Size, Possession Limits and Seasons Summary Card (pdf, 75kb) 2010 Commercial Marine Fishing Regulations (pdf, 106kb) Commercial Quotas and Trip Limit Information Marine Licenses and Permits Non-commercial Crab Pot Regulations (pdf, 12kb) Crab Pot Excluder Information NOTE: Many marine species are managed on a coast-wide basis with seasons and limits required by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. They then must be approved by our state's Marine Fisheries Council. The Council usually addresses these issues at their March meeting with the management measures being effective in mid- to late April or early May. The Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST is published in May. For information on salt water regulation changes, watch this page and our homepage for news releases, or call the "listen-only" line at 609-292-2083. Marine Fisheries staff can be contacted at 609-748-2020. OTHER Wildlife Management Area Regulations Clean Vessel Act Information Freshwater Fisheries Permits Captive Game Permit Information and Application Forms Exotic and Nongame Exempt Wildlife Species Exotic and Nongame Potentially Dangerous Wildlife Species Exotic and Nongame Wildlife Species Regulations, N.J.A.C. (pdf, 85kb) Exotic and Nongame Wildlife Permit Application Forms Pet Shop/Animal Dealer Information (pdf, 35kb) Commercial Shooting Preserve Information Semi-Wild Shooting Preserve Information Scientific Collecting Permits Wildlife Relocation Policy (pdf, 32kb) ADDITIONAL LINKS Bureau of Law Enforcement License Agents NJ Motor Vehicle Commission - Boat Registration Information NJ Motor Vehicle Commission - Operator License Information Forms   back to top