New Jersey Bird Hunting

Seasons Span October 14 – February 19, 2024

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 14 – October 28, 2023 and October 31 – November 25, 2023 (except Sundays)

South Zone: November 1 – November 2, 2023 and December 14 – January 2, 2024 (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 11 – December 4 and December 13 – February 19, 2023 (except on Sundays)

Limits: 2 per day


Chukar

New Jersey Chukar Season

November 11 – December 4 and December 13 – February 19, 2023 (except on Sundays)

Limits: 7 per day