New Jersey hunting
Public hunting land in New Jersey
Caliber maps 123 public hunting areas in New Jersey, with New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDEP)'s license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.
New Jersey · 123 areas
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 86,301 acres
Peaslee Wildlife Management Area
State wildlife area · 49,076 acres
Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area
State wildlife area · 34,303 acres
Millville Wildlife Management Area
State wildlife area · 34,264 acres
Cape May National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 25,727 acres
Largest areas shown. Caliber sorts all 123 by distance from you.
- 117
- State wildlife areas
- 6
- National wildlife refuges
New Jersey hunting licenses and rules
- Wildlife agency
- New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDEP)
- Phone
- 609-292-2965
- Resident license
- $27.50 — Resident Firearm Hunting License (adult; valid through Dec 31)
- Nonresident license
- $135.50 — Nonresident Firearm License (16+); 2-day small game firearm license $36.50
- Hunter education
- First-time buyers must complete Hunter Education (incl. live fire) or show a prior resident hunting license from another state.
- Good to know
- First-time license purchase must be done in person at a license agent.
Fees and rules as published by New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDEP), checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.
Official links
- Hunting licenses
- Season dates
- Regulations
- Public hunting lands
- New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDEP) website
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The 12 biggest of 123 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.
| Area | Type | Acres | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 86,301 | Open |
| Peaslee Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 49,076 | Open |
| Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 34,303 | Open |
| Millville Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 34,264 | Open |
| Cape May National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 25,727 | Open |
| Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 23,361 | Open |
| Cape May Coastal Wetlands Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 21,952 | Open |
| Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 20,438 | Open |
| Mad Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 18,679 | Open |
| Dennis Creek Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 16,410 | Open |
| Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 15,706 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Heislerville Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 15,498 | Open |
State wildlife areas · 117
Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.
National wildlife refuges · 6
Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.
New Jersey hunting FAQ
Where can I find public hunting land in New Jersey?
Caliber lists 123 public hunting areas in New Jersey: 117 state wildlife areas, 6 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDEP) also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.
How much is a hunting license in New Jersey?
As published by New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDEP) (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $27.50 — Resident Firearm Hunting License (adult; valid through Dec 31); nonresident, $135.50 — Nonresident Firearm License (16+); 2-day small game firearm license $36.50. Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in New Jersey?
First-time buyers must complete Hunter Education (incl. live fire) or show a prior resident hunting license from another state. Check New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDEP) for exemptions and current rules.
When is hunting season in New Jersey?
Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDEP)'s official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.
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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDEP) and the managing agency before you hunt.
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