Sep 23. Archery Deer Season – Youth Day. September 23, 2023. Sep 30. ... 2023-2024 New Jersey Hunting and Trapping Digest. How to Get Started. Seasons and Regulations.Deer shot on a preserve are not eligible for Boone & Crockett, Pope & Young or New Jersey’s Outstanding Deer Program. Hunt On 100 Wooded Acres In Warren County, Home To Ž e Biggest Bucks In New Jersey! Management Hunts (Eight (8) points or less, scoring less than 140") $2400 trophy fee Gold Hunt —Any Buck in the Preserve Over 200",New Jersey Hunting ; Deer Hunting ; NJ Deer baiting 2022-2023 season? ... September 23, 2023. ... 2023-2024 New Jersey Hunting and Trapping Digest.Please review our seasons and regulations to prepare yourself for a great hunt! Legal Hunting Hours: one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Harvest Report Requirement: To be legal, all deer harvested must be reported using Fish and Wildlife’s Automated Harvest Report System at (855)448-6865 or Harvest Report. Hunters will ...Michigan Waterfowl Hunting Regulations Summary. Reserved hunt application period: Aug. 1-28, 2023. RAP (Report All Poaching): Call or text 800-292-7800 Oct 20, 2022 · New Jersey has extensive regulations related to long-term protection and wise use of the State’s game resource. For example, for the Fall Bow Season, which is from September 10, 2022 to September 30, 2022, you must take ONE Antlerless Deer FIRST before pursuing an Antlered Buck, but this does not apply to Youth License Holders! September 23, 2023. Sep 30. ... 2023-2024 New Jersey Hunting and Trapping Digest. How to Get Started. ... Last active: December 22, 2022. Recent Activity; Home ; Pennsylvania Game Commission By SoxFan, February 23, 2022; ... September 23, 2023. Sep 30. ... 2023-2024 New Jersey Hunting and Trapping Digest. How to Get Started.Upland Game Bird Seasons 2022–23 No Sunday hunting except commercial and semi-wild hunting preserves. Species Season Hunting Hours Bag Limit Bobwhite quail (wild), Ruffed grouse Closed statewide Stocked quail may be taken at Peaslee and Greenwood WMAs identified below and on commercial and semi-wild hunting preserves Bobwhite quail (stocked)Apr 27, 2022 · HARRISBURG, PA - Pennsylvania’s 2022-23 migratory game bird seasons have been set. Annual migratory game bird seasons are selected by states from frameworks established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Game Commission selections were made after reviewing last year’s hunter harvests, population survey data and public input. Feb 14, 2022 · Swans - new season introduced in Delaware: "The Atlantic Flyway Council recommended the initial allocation of swan hunting permits of 347 in Delaware, 4,721 in North Carolina, and 532 in Virginia (5,600 total) for the 2022–23 seasons and allowing unissued swan hunting permits to be reallocated to States within the Atlantic Flyway." September 23, 2023. Sep 30. ... 2023-2024 New Jersey Hunting and Trapping Digest. How to Get Started. ... Last active: December 22, 2022. Recent Activity; Home ;A list of available registration stations and Department facilities where bears may be registered will be available by September 1, 2023. Call the Wildlife Division at 603-271-2461 or visit huntnh.com for a list of locations. Effective January 1, 2024 - Hunters will be required to have written or verbal landowner permission to place game ...the allocation of antlerless licenses. v Sunday hunting has expanded. The three Sundays open to additional hunting – Nov. 14, Nov. 21 and Nov. 28 – no longer are for deer or bear only, but are open to other species that are in season, except for turkeys and migratory game birds. A Sunday hunting guide has been added to this digest.On June 21, 2021, New Jersey's Comprehensive Black Bear Management Policy (CBBMP) expired, and as such, there is no black bear hunt beginning in 2021. In accordance with the N.J. Supreme Court ruling on September 27, 2007, no black bear hunt may occur without a properly-promulgated CBBMP proposed by the NewHunting in New Jersey; Where to Hunt in New Jersey; WMA Shooting Ranges; Law Enforcement; ... 16–23, 26–30, 2023; Jan. 1–31, 2024. 9 antlerless deer and 1 antleredThere is no season limit for the 2023–2024 turkey hunting season in New Jersey, and each permit is valid for one bird per day. The Spring Gobbler Season runs from April 20 to May 24, 2024, with a bag limit of one male turkey per permit. The Fall Either Sex Turkey Season runs from October 28 to November 4, 2023, with a bag limitation of one ...County hunting permits are $5.00 for each season selected. Permits can be purchased at: Lake Lenape Boathouse 6303 Old Harding Highway Mays Landing, NJ 08330. Important Dates: Permit Sales (NJ): September 11-September 29, 2023 Lottery Submissions: October 9-October 11, 2023 Lottery Results: October 12, 2023 Permit Sales (County): October 13, 2023May 24, 2023 · Black Bear Hunting Zone No. 3: That portion of Sussex, Passaic, Morris, and Bergen counties lying within a continuous line beginning at the intersection of Rt. 80 and Rt. 15 in Dover; then north along Rt. 15 to its intersection with Rt. 517 in Sparta; then north along Rt. 517 to its intersection with Rt. 23 in Franklin; then north along Rt. 23 to its intersection with Rt. 94 in Hamburg Borough ... NOTE: All hunting licenses are valid for the calendar year; deer permits are valid for the 2022–2023 deer seasons. FARMERS are not required to purchase a hunting license for the farm on which they reside but must still report all harvested deer. See page 70 for more information. Hunting • Fishing Firearms • Ammo Archery • Live BaitDelaware hunting seasons generally begin in September and run through early February of the following year. Specific seasons, based on species and method of take, begin and end on different dates throughout the year. Wildlife Area Maps. Deer hunters are encouraged to harvest does (female deer) during deer hunting seasons to help manage the size ... 2022–23 Hunting and Trapping Season Dates and Limits• FREE AMMO • GUN SAFES • CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR • KNIVES • HUNTING SUPPLIES RENTALS • ARCHERY PRO SHOP • PARTIES • GIFT CARDS • LESSONS LARGEST GUN STORE IN NJ! VISIT OUR INDOOR & OUTDOOR FIREARM & ARCHERY RANGES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! WE BUY USED GUNS! Turkey Hunting Seasons 2022–23 There is NO Sunday hunting for turkey. See General Hunting Regulations, page 24. Season/ Period Season Dates Hunting Hours Bag Limit Regulations 2022 Fall, Either Sex Turkey Season Period N Oct. 29 and Oct. 31–Nov. 5, 2022 ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset 1 turkey (either sex) per permitLottery information is found on page 50 in the 2021-22 Hunting Digest; information on how to apply is available on the Permit Information page. Applicants should consult the Spring 2022 Lottery Quota Information (pdf) when completing their lottery application. Award notification and the ability to claim awarded permits begins Monday, February 28th. DEER MANAGEMENT ZONE 23 ... Hunting in NJ State Parks and Forests 42 |ew Jersey Hunting & Trapping Digest N NJFishandWildlife.com 2022 Issue.Eligible active NJ National Guard personnel are entitled to free licenses, permits and stamps. Contact MSG (Ret.) Robert Greco via e-mail at [email protected] or at NJ Department of Military/Veteran Affairs, 101 Eggert Crossing Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Call 609-530-6866 for more information.New Jersey Fish and Game Council Frank Virgilio, Chair Jim DeStephano Mitchell Jones Ed Kertz Dr. Rick Lathrop Robert Pollock Robert Puskas Loren Robinson Ken Whildin Where to Write Us New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Fish and Wildlife MC 501-03 • P.O. Box 420 • Trenton, NJ 08625-0420 • NJFishandWildlife.comaffixed if hunter is hunting with, or in possession of, slugs. Prohibited: any sight or device that casts a beam of light upon the deer. Shotgun MUST be cased and unloaded while being transported in or on vehicles, including ATVs and UTVs Buckshot: sizes not smaller than #4 (0.24") nor larger than #000 (0.36") Permit Shotgun Shotgun: single or Before issuance of the 2022-23 migratory game bird hunting regulations, we will comply with provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543; hereinafter “the Act”), to ensure that hunting is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any species designated as endangered or threatened or adversely ...Bait: Use Prohibited while hunting with a Special Permit. * A SOLID Hunter Orange hat (no camouflage/logos) is required as part of the 200 sq. inch hunter orange requirement when hunting small game with a firearm on any pheasant/quail stocked WMA (see page 55). 2021 Issue NJFishandWildlife.com New Jersey Hunting & Trapping Digest |57For those looking for a place to hunt, New Jersey has hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands open to hunting. This includes more than 360,000 acres in 122 wildlife management areas statewide specifically managed to conserve and enhance wildlife populations and provide for wildlife-oriented recreation.By SoxFan, February 23, 2022; ... September 23, 2023. Sep 30. ... 2023-2024 New Jersey Hunting and Trapping Digest. How to Get Started.Before issuance of the 2022-23 migratory game bird hunting regulations, we will comply with provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543; hereinafter “the Act”), to ensure that hunting is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any species designated as endangered or threatened or adversely ...By Marksman57, August 23, 2022. 3 replies; 1.3k views; LPJR; February 27; ... 2023-2024 New Jersey Hunting and Trapping Digest. How to Get Started. Seasons and ... New Jersey deer hunters harvested 38,324 deer during the 2022–23 seasons. The harvest for this year’s deer season is 4% higher than the 36,787 deer taken in 2021–22. The antlerless portion of the 2022–23 harvest was 22,035 deer, up 5.5% from 2021–22. 2022–23 Hunting and Trapping Season Dates and Limits• FREE AMMO • GUN SAFES • CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR • KNIVES • HUNTING SUPPLIES RENTALS • ARCHERY PRO SHOP • PARTIES • GIFT CARDS • LESSONS LARGEST GUN STORE IN NJ! VISIT OUR INDOOR & OUTDOOR FIREARM & ARCHERY RANGES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! WE BUY USED GUNS!Pennsylvania Game Commission2022 New Jersey Marine Digest. Complete 2022 Marine Issue of the. New Jersey Fish and Wildlife Digest. (pdf, 6.81mb) The 2022 New Jersey Marine Digest is available on this website in PDF format. It will also be available on the publisher's website in an interactive format soon. View it on J.F. Griffin Media's site now:You will also find all hunting and trapping season dates in the regulations, as well as license and permit information. 2023-2024 Ohio Hunting & Trapping Regulations. 2023-24 Ohio Hunting & Trapping Regulations (English) [pdf] 2022-23 Ohio Reglamentos De Caza y Captura (Espanol) [pdf]Hunting in New Jersey Keith Griglak/NJ Div Fish and Wildlife Welcome to Hunting in the Garden State! New Jersey offers sportsmen and sportswomen incredible opportunities to participate in their favorite outdoor activity. For hunters, this means more than a hundred days of deer hunt-ing, including seasons for bow, shotgun andIn South Jersey, where wild turkeys had been struggling just a few years ago, intensive restoration efforts have improved population numbers significantly. The statewide population is now estimated at 20,000 – 23,000 turkeys with an annual harvest of approximately 3,000 birds. Youth turkey hunters aged 10 to 16 with a Youth License can obtain ...Bait: Use Prohibited while hunting with a Special Permit. * A SOLID Hunter Orange hat (no camouflage/logos) is required as part of the 200 sq. inch hunter orange requirement when hunting small game with a firearm on any pheasant/quail stocked WMA (see page 55). 2021 Issue NJFishandWildlife.com New Jersey Hunting & Trapping Digest |57NOTE: All hunting licenses are valid for the calendar year; deer permits are valid for the 2022–2023 deer seasons. FARMERS are not required to purchase a hunting license for the farm on which they reside but must still report all harvested deer. See page 70 for more information. Hunting • Fishing Firearms • Ammo Archery • Live BaitOct 20, 2022 · New Jersey has extensive regulations related to long-term protection and wise use of the State’s game resource. For example, for the Fall Bow Season, which is from September 10, 2022 to September 30, 2022, you must take ONE Antlerless Deer FIRST before pursuing an Antlered Buck, but this does not apply to Youth License Holders! Deer shot on a preserve are not eligible for Boone & Crockett, Pope & Young or New Jersey’s Outstanding Deer Program. Hunt On 100 Wooded Acres In Warren County, Home To Ž e Biggest Bucks In New Jersey! Management Hunts (Eight (8) points or less, scoring less than 140") $2400 trophy fee Gold Hunt —Any Buck in the Preserve Over 200",Fall Bow Season: Sept 10–30, 2022, first deer must be antlerless Oct 1–28, 2022, antlered or antlerless deer Bag limit: unlimited antlerless deer and ONE antlered deer Two deer may be taken at one time Permit Bow Season: Oct 29–Dec 24 and Dec 26–31, 2022; Bag limit: unlimited antlerless deer A list of available registration stations and Department facilities where bears may be registered will be available by September 1, 2023. Call the Wildlife Division at 603-271-2461 or visit huntnh.com for a list of locations. Effective January 1, 2024 - Hunters will be required to have written or verbal landowner permission to place game ...Both the New Jersey Waterfowl Stamp Certifica-tion and Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp) are required for all waterfowl hunters 16 years and older and must be signed in ink New Jersey Stamp Certifications are available from license agents and from the Licenses and Permits button on Fish and Wildlife’s web-Before issuance of the 2022-23 migratory game bird hunting regulations, we will comply with provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543; hereinafter “the Act”), to ensure that hunting is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any species designated as endangered or threatened or adversely ...Antlerless only: Nov. 23–25, 27, and Dec. 7–12, 2020 ... 34 | New Jersey Hunting & Trapping Digest NJFisha ndWildlife.com 2020 Is sue Antlered deer may be taken onlyPlease review our seasons and regulations to prepare yourself for a great hunt! Legal Hunting Hours: one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Harvest Report Requirement: To be legal, all deer harvested must be reported using Fish and Wildlife’s Automated Harvest Report System at (855)448-6865 or Harvest Report. Hunters will ...A list of available registration stations and Department facilities where bears may be registered will be available by September 1, 2023. Call the Wildlife Division at 603-271-2461 or visit huntnh.com for a list of locations. Effective January 1, 2024 - Hunters will be required to have written or verbal landowner permission to place game ...2022–23 Hunting and Trapping Season Dates and Limits• FREE AMMO • GUN SAFES • CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR • KNIVES • HUNTING SUPPLIES RENTALS • ARCHERY PRO SHOP • PARTIES • GIFT CARDS • LESSONS LARGEST GUN STORE IN NJ! VISIT OUR INDOOR & OUTDOOR FIREARM & ARCHERY RANGES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! WE BUY USED GUNS! HUNT BY SPECIES. New Jersey abounds with wildlife, from deer, turkey and black bears, to upland game birds, foxes, coyotes and migratory birds. Use the Hunting & Trapping Explorer app to find out what animals can be found in which zone. INTERACTIVE MAP.New Jersey has extensive regulations related to long-term protection and wise use of the State’s game resource. For example, for the Fall Bow Season, which is from September 10, 2022 to September 30, 2022, you must take ONE Antlerless Deer FIRST before pursuing an Antlered Buck, but this does not apply to Youth License Holders!Delaware hunting seasons generally begin in September and run through early February of the following year. Specific seasons, based on species and method of take, begin and end on different dates throughout the year. Wildlife Area Maps. Deer hunters are encouraged to harvest does (female deer) during deer hunting seasons to help manage the size ...Hunting and Trapping Regulations. 2023-2024 Hunting and Trapping Digest (English) 2023-2024 Hunting and Trapping "Quick Reference" (English)Fall Bow Season: Sept 10–30, 2022; First deer must be antlerless Oct 1–28, 2022; antlered or antlerless deer Bag limit: unlimited antlerless deer and ONE antlered deer Permit Bow Season: Oct 29–Dec 24 and Dec 26–31, 2022; Bag limit: unlimited antlerless deer In addition, hunters who purchase an AntleredPlease review our seasons and regulations to prepare yourself for a great hunt! Legal Hunting Hours: one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Harvest Report Requirement: To be legal, all deer harvested must be reported using Fish and Wildlife’s Automated Harvest Report System at (855)448-6865 or Harvest Report. Hunters will ...American Woodcock Migration Study December, 2019 Update. New Jersey offers extensive opportunities for small game pursuit throughout the State. Whether you are participating in the almost 5 month long Gray Squirrel, Hare, Jackrabbit, or Rabbit season, or decide to try your luck at our Gray Squirrel Muzzleloading season, there are a variety of ...New Jersey Hunting ; Deer Hunting ; NJ Deer baiting 2022-2023 season? ... September 23, 2023. ... 2023-2024 New Jersey Hunting and Trapping Digest.Lands Open or Closed to Sunday Bow Hunting. Mapping Applications. New Jersey Hunting and Trapping Digest. NJ Fishing and Hunting License Sales. Revising Hunting and Fishing Regulations. Semi-wild Shooting Preserve Information. The Wildlife Management Area System. Urine-Based Deer Lures Ban.Hunting in New Jersey Keith Griglak/NJ Div Fish and Wildlife Welcome to Hunting in the Garden State! New Jersey offers sportsmen and sportswomen incredible opportunities to participate in their favorite outdoor activity. For hunters, this means more than a hundred days of deer hunt-ing, including seasons for bow, shotgun andOfficial Hunting & Fishing Seasons Regulations | eRegulationsBy Marksman57, August 23, 2022. 3 replies; 1.3k views; LPJR; February 27; ... 2023-2024 New Jersey Hunting and Trapping Digest. How to Get Started. Seasons and ...Bait: Use Prohibited while hunting with a Special Permit. * A SOLID Hunter Orange hat (no camouflage/logos) is required as part of the 200 sq. inch hunter orange requirement when hunting small game with a firearm on any pheasant/quail stocked WMA (see page 55). 2021 Issue NJFishandWildlife.com New Jersey Hunting & Trapping Digest |57 Air bows are not legal for hunting. All bows must have a minimum draw weight of 35 pounds at the archer’s draw length, except compounds, which must have a minimum peak draw weight of 35 pounds and crossbows which must have a minimum draw weight of 75 pounds. Crossbows must have a minimum stock length of 25 inches.September 27, 2022 by Arnold. The use of bait to attract deer is a common hunting technique in many areas, but the regulations regarding its use vary from state to state. In New Jersey, the use of bait is not allowed when hunting deer. This means that hunters must find other ways to attract deer, such as using scents or lures.affixed if hunter is hunting with, or in possession of, slugs. Prohibited: any sight or device that casts a beam of light upon the deer. Shotgun MUST be cased and unloaded while being transported in or on vehicles, including ATVs and UTVs Buckshot: sizes not smaller than #4 (0.24") nor larger than #000 (0.36") Permit Shotgun Shotgun: single orVisit our website ( njfishandwildlife.com) for more information on how this program makes it easy for first-time hunters to get started. The content in the 2023–24 Hunting & Trapping Digest is packed with important information to keep you safe and legal while you are in the field this season.Deer shot on a preserve are not eligible for Boone & Crockett, Pope & Young or New Jersey’s Outstanding Deer Program. Hunt On 100 Wooded Acres In Warren County, Home To Ž e Biggest Bucks In New Jersey! Management Hunts (Eight (8) points or less, scoring less than 140") $2400 trophy fee Gold Hunt —Any Buck in the Preserve Over 200",Wildlife management area (WMA) regulation violations carry penalties of not less than $50 nor more than $1,500. A second violation of any WMA regulation will result in a five-year loss of all sporting licenses and privileges. For special WMA permits that allow for activities otherwise prohibited on WMAs, write to NJDEP Fish & Wildlife, MC 501 ...Regulations in reare new this year. Deer LICENSE & PERMIT REQUIREMENTS What Do I Need to Deer Hunt in NJ? A hunting license is required for all seasons. Permit Bow, Shotgun and Muzzleloader seasons also require an antlerless zone-specific permit and antlered buck permit. See page 39. Aug 4, 2022 · 2022-23 New Jersey Hunting and Trapping Digest available online By megavites August 4, 2022 in General Hunting Discussion megavites NJW&W Members 2.3k Posted August 4, 2022 https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/hunting/new-jersey-hunting-and-trapping-digest/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery DJ0808 , BowhunterNJ , toxo and 5 others 6 2 FeniQuest217 Wildlife management area (WMA) regulation violations carry penalties of not less than $50 nor more than $1,500. A second violation of any WMA regulation will result in a five-year loss of all sporting licenses and privileges. For special WMA permits that allow for activities otherwise prohibited on WMAs, write to NJDEP Fish & Wildlife, MC 501 ... Swans - new season introduced in Delaware: "The Atlantic Flyway Council recommended the initial allocation of swan hunting permits of 347 in Delaware, 4,721 in North Carolina, and 532 in Virginia (5,600 total) for the 2022–23 seasons and allowing unissued swan hunting permits to be reallocated to States within the Atlantic Flyway."New Jersey has extensive regulations related to long-term protection and wise use of the State’s game resource. For example, for the Fall Bow Season, which is from September 10, 2022 to September 30, 2022, you must take ONE Antlerless Deer FIRST before pursuing an Antlered Buck, but this does not apply to Youth License Holders!Sep 27, 2022 · September 27, 2022 by Arnold. The use of bait to attract deer is a common hunting technique in many areas, but the regulations regarding its use vary from state to state. In New Jersey, the use of bait is not allowed when hunting deer. This means that hunters must find other ways to attract deer, such as using scents or lures. Trapper Education webpage dep.nj.gov/njfw/hunting/ trapping-season-information/ for more information). • Present course completion card at any license agent. Resident Trapping Age 16+, including active military, regardless of residency: $32.50 Valid through Dec. 31 •ust be NJ resident for at least 6 months or active M military stationed in NJ. Feb 6, 2023 · FISH & WILDLIFE EDUCATION. Fish and Wildlife conducts a variety of educational programs for beginning hunters, anglers, teachers and the general public. Take advantage of these opportunities to increase your knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the outdoors and New Jersey’s rich fish and wildlife resources. New Jersey has more than 750,000 acres of state land available to the deer hunter. This list is arranged by deer management zone for public land open to deer hunting that do NOT require additional ACCESS permits or registration to hunt. Generally, only areas with 100 acres or more of upland habitat are listed.Upland Game Bird Seasons 2022–23 No Sunday hunting except commercial and semi-wild hunting preserves. Species Season Hunting Hours Bag Limit Bobwhite quail (wild), Ruffed grouse Closed statewide Stocked quail may be taken at Peaslee and Greenwood WMAs identified below and on commercial and semi-wild hunting preserves Bobwhite quail (stocked)Lottery information is found on page 50 in the 2021-22 Hunting Digest; information on how to apply is available on the Permit Information page. Applicants should consult the Spring 2022 Lottery Quota Information (pdf) when completing their lottery application. Award notification and the ability to claim awarded permits begins Monday, February 28th. In South Jersey, where wild turkeys had been struggling just a few years ago, intensive restoration efforts have improved population numbers significantly. The statewide population is now estimated at 20,000 – 23,000 turkeys with an annual harvest of approximately 3,000 birds. Youth turkey hunters aged 10 to 16 with a Youth License can obtain ...Turkey Hunting Seasons 2022–23 There is NO Sunday hunting for turkey. See General Hunting Regulations, page 24. Season/ Period Season Dates Hunting Hours Bag Limit Regulations 2022 Fall, Either Sex Turkey Season Period N Oct. 29 and Oct. 31–Nov. 5, 2022 ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset 1 turkey (either sex) per permitBy Marksman57, August 23, 2022. 3 replies; 1.3k views; LPJR; February 27; ... 2023-2024 New Jersey Hunting and Trapping Digest. How to Get Started. Seasons and ... Visit our website ( njfishandwildlife.com) for more information on how this program makes it easy for first-time hunters to get started. The content in the 2023–24 Hunting & Trapping Digest is packed with important information to keep you safe and legal while you are in the field this season.Aug 15, 2022 · Overall outlook: Carole Stanko, chief of the Bureau of Wildlife Management for the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, said the state’s deer population has been stable the past five years, but 2022-’23 promises an increase in deer numbers because 2021’s abnormally low harvest, which is attributed to reduced participation, excellent ... Bait: Use Prohibited while hunting with a Special Permit. * A SOLID Hunter Orange hat (no camouflage/logos) is required as part of the 200 sq. inch hunter orange requirement when hunting small game with a firearm on any pheasant/quail stocked WMA (see page 55). 2021 Issue NJFishandWildlife.com New Jersey Hunting & Trapping Digest |57
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