New Jersey Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Open nowNew Jersey's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-01 and closes 2027-01-29.
Last verified September 25, 2026New Jersey wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Open now
Statewide
September
- Opens
- September 1, 2026
- Closes
- September 30, 2026
- Bag limit
- No mourning dove season in New Jersey
- Opens in 13 days
North Zone
Split 1
- Opens
- October 10, 2026
- Closes
- October 17, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 20 days
South Zone
Split 1
- Opens
- October 17, 2026
- Closes
- October 24, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 48 days
North Zone
Split 2
- Opens
- November 14, 2026
- Closes
- January 14, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 55 days
South Zone
Split 2
- Opens
- November 21, 2026
- Closes
- January 21, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 55 days
Coastal Zone
Regular
- Opens
- November 21, 2026
- Closes
- January 29, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
New Jersey's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-01 and closes 2027-01-29.
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.