New Jersey Bird Hunting

Seasons Span October 17 – February 15, 2022

Resident License Fees:

$27.50

Non-Resident License Fees:

$135.50
2-Day $36.50

Special Permits:

Pheasant and Quail Stamp $40

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

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*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




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 16 – October 30, 2021 and November 2 – November 27, 2021 (except Sundays)

South Zone: November 6 – November 30, 2021 and December 16 – January 1, 2022 (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 7 – December 5 and December 14, 15, 17 and December 31 – February 15, 2022 (except on Sundays)

Limits: 2 per day


Chukar

New Jersey Chukar Season

November 7 – December 5 and December 14, 15, 17 and December 31 – February 15, 2022 (except on Sundays)

Limits: 7 per day