New Jersey Bird Hunting

Seasons Span October 19 – February 17, 2020

Resident License Fees:
$27.50

Non-Resident License Fees:
$135.50
2-Day $36.50

Special Permits:
Pheasant and Quail Stamp $40

Purchase License Online

Visit State DNR Website

*prior to hunting, always verify all local rules and regulations with the appropriate state agencies because these laws are continually changing and are often area specific

State Drought Monitor – Upland hunting conditions are often highly dependent upon moisture for both habitat production and bird survival.

 

Ruffed Grouse

New Jersey Ruffed Grouse Season

Season Closed

North of Rt. 70: October 15 – December 3 and December 12, 13, 15 – 31, 2016

South of Rt. 70: November 12 – December 3 and December 12, 13, 15–31, 2016

Limits: 2 per day

Woodcock

New Jersey Woodcock Season

North Zone: October 19 – November 2, 2019 and November 5 – November 30, 2019 (except Sundays)

South Zone: November 9 – November 30, 2019 and December 12 – December 31, 2019 (except Sundays)

Limits: 3 per day, 6 possession

Bobwhite Quail

New Jersey Bobwhite Quail Season

Closed 2013, except in Peaslee and Greewood WMAs

 Limits: 4 per day

Ring-Necked Pheasant

New Jersey Ring-Necked Pheasant Season

November 9 – December 7 and December 16, 17 and December 19 – February 17, 2020 (except on Sundays)

Limits: 2 per day

Chukar

New Jersey Chukar Season

November 9 – December 7 and December 16, 17 and December 19 – February 17, 2020 (except on Sundays)

Limits: 7 per day