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 2011-2012 Game Code (pdf, 400kb) Revising Hunting and Fishing Regulations Hunting and Fishing License Information Fish and Wildlife Violations Information NJ Child Support Certification Requirement Information HUNTING REGULATIONS 2011 Hunting and Trapping Digest (published in August) Hunting License Information   2011-2012 Deer Regulation Sets (pdf, 47kb) 2012-2013 Deer Regulation Sets (pdf, 50kb) Deer Regulation Set Reference Chart and Zone Map   2011-2012 Small Game Seasons (pdf, 80kb)   2012 Wild Turkey Hunting Season Information Booklet (pdf, 220kb - does not contain Area Map and Quota Table) 2012 Turkey Hunting Area Map and Lottery Quota Information (pdf, 330kb)   2011-2012 Migratory Bird Regulations Booklet (pdf, 185kb) 2011-2012 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)   2011-2012 Trapping Season Summary (pdf, 955kb) 2011-2012 Beaver/Otter Trapping Season Booklet (pdf, 195kb) 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 River Herring Regulation Changes   2012 Freshwater Fishing Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST Fishing License Information 2012 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Summary (except trout) (pdf, 315kb) 2012 Trout Regulations Summary (pdf, 185kb) 2012 Holdover Trout Lakes (Salmon-Trout) Regulations (pdf, 110kb) FISHING REGULATIONS - MARINE 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. Regulations remain in effect until changed. For information on salt water regulation changes, watch this page and our homepage for news releases, subscribe to the NJ Marine Fishing E-mail List or call the "listen-only" line at 609-292-2083. Marine Fisheries staff can be contacted at 609-748-2020. River Herring and Tautog Regulation Changes Saltwater Registry Information   2011 Marine Issue of the Fish and Wildlife DIGEST (published in May) Regulations remain in effect until changed. 2012 Recreational Marine Fishing Regulations Summary Sheet (pdf 470kb) 2011 Commercial Marine Fishing Regulations (pdf, 116kb) Commercial Quotas and Trip Limit Information Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List (Certified Shellfish Dealers) (US FDA Site) Shark Species That Can Be Legally Retained by Recreational Anglers (pdf, NOAA Site) Marine Licenses and Permits Non-commercial Crab Pot Regulations (pdf, 12kb) Crab Pot Excluder Information OTHER Wildlife Management Area Regulations Clean Vessel Act Information Freshwater Fisheries Permits Captive Game Information and Permit Application Forms Exotic and Nongame Wildlife Species Exempt From Required Possession Permit 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) Scientific Collecting Permits Canada Goose Control Information (pdf, 26kb) Wildlife Relocation Policy (pdf, 31kb) 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