New Jersey Deer Season 2026-27
Open nowNew Jersey's deer season opens 2026-09-12 and closes 2027-02-20. Dates, permits, or availability vary by unit, hunt, or regulation; check the official source before hunting.
Zones & dates
- Open now
High & Medium Regulation Set zones
Fall Bow
- Opens
- September 12, 2026
- Closes
- October 30, 2026
- Bag limit
- Low set opens Oct 3
- Opens in 34 days
Statewide (by zone)
Permit Bow - segment 1
- Opens
- October 31, 2026
- Closes
- December 24, 2026
- Bag limit
- Dates vary by deer management zone/regulation set
- Opens in 57 days
Statewide (by zone)
Permit Muzzleloader
- Opens
- November 23, 2026
- Closes
- December 31, 2026
- Bag limit
- Dates vary by deer management zone/regulation set
- Opens in 57 days
Statewide (by zone)
Permit Shotgun
- Opens
- November 23, 2026
- Closes
- February 20, 2027
- Bag limit
- Dates vary by deer management zone/regulation set
- Opens in 71 days
Statewide
Six-Day Firearm
- Opens
- December 7, 2026
- Closes
- December 12, 2026
- Bag limit
- Youth firearm day Nov 21
- Opens in 90 days
Statewide (by zone)
Permit Bow - segment 2
- Opens
- December 26, 2026
- Closes
- December 31, 2026
- Bag limit
- Dates vary by deer management zone/regulation set
- Opens in 96 days
Statewide (by zone)
Winter Bow
- Opens
- January 1, 2027
- Closes
- February 20, 2027
- Bag limit
- Dates vary by deer management zone/regulation set
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt. Dates may vary by unit, hunt number, permit, or local closure.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
- Important warning
- This listing includes dates that vary by unit, draw, permit, or regulation. The official source controls.
Frequently asked questions
New Jersey's deer season opens 2026-09-12 and closes 2027-02-20. Dates, permits, or availability vary by unit, hunt, or regulation; check the official source before hunting.
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.