• New Jersey Big Game Species

    - BIG GAME SPECIES:
    Deer
    Bear

    - SMALL GAME SPECIES:
    Coyote
    Fox

    - BIRDS:
    Turkey
    Waterfowl
    Migratory Game Birds

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  • Important Links

    https://www.fws.gov/visit-us

  • New Jersey State Wildlife Office

    New Jersey Fish and Wildlife
    https://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/hunting.htm
    P.O. Box 420
    Trenton, NJ 08625-0420
    609-292-2965
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  • New Jersey Hunting Information

    Residents 10 years of age and older are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of New Jersey.
    Active duty members of the military may obtain a resident hunting license. Resident veterans with a service related disability may be eligible for a hunting license free of charge.
    Farmers and their immediate family members who reside on the farm may hunt their land without a hunting license.
    Non-residents 10 years of age and older are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of New Jersey.
    Residency requires an individual to have lived within the state of New Jersey for 6 months immediately preceding applying for and obtaining a hunting license.
    A resident must pay an annual firearm hunting license fee of $27.50.
    A resident senior (65 years of age and older) must pay an annual firearm annual hunting license fee of $15.50.
    A resident must pay an annual bow and arrow hunting license fee of $31.50.
    A resident senior must pay an annual bow and arrow annual hunting license fee of $16.50.
    A resident must pay an annual trapping license fee of $32.50.
    A non-resident must pay an annual firearm hunting license fee of $135.
    A non-resident must pay an 2-day small game hunting license fee of 36.50.
    A non-resident must pay an 1-day commercial preserves hunting license fee of $12.50.
    A non-resident must pay an annual bow and arrow hunting license fee of $135.50.
    A non-resident must pay an annual trapping license fee of $200.50.
    Residents and non-residents must obtain additional permits and stamps for hunting deer, antlered buck, black bear, turkey, pheasant, quail, and waterfowl.

    "Hunting Laws by State" FindLaw, https://www.findlaw.com/state/state-fish-and-game-laws/hunting-laws-by-state-findlaw.html. Accessed July 15, 2022.

Military, Veterans, Seniors, Disabled, and Children receive significant discounts from liscenses and other fees. Check out New Jersey State Wildlife website for a full breakdown.

2022 Fees

Yearly and Seasonal Base License:

Ownership of a New Jersey hunting lisence may or may not be required to apply, purchase, or earn points for game tags.

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BIG GAME Tag Application Fees

Application fees are non-refundable. The State of New Jersey uses these funds to support wildlife conservation.

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BIG GAME Tags

TAG FEES paid at the time of issuance (if selected):

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*Prices may vary. Please check the New Jersey State Wildlife website for the most up to date information.

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