Nj hunting and fishing licenses

Have participated in unit training assemblies within last 90 days. Be up-to-date on any court-mandated child support payments. An original copy of a current Leave and Earnings Statement LES or MyPay statement, proving that you have participated in unit training assemblies within last 90 days.

A NJ Child Support Certificate proving you are up-to-date on any court-mandated child support payments see section below.

This requirement is completed online. Hunters over 10 years and under 14 years require permission from parent or legal guardian to obtain either license. Complete the HunterCourse. For questions, call the Hunter Education office at Present Hunter Education course completion card at any license agent. Required in the year hunter turns 17 and annually thereafter. A first-time license must be obtained from a license agent by showing appropriate Hunter Education course completion card s obtained as above, or with prior resident licenses from any state.

All subsequent licenses can be purchased at any license agent or online at NJFishandWildlife. Hunter Education NOT required. MUST hunt under direct supervision and guidance of hunting mentor. Mentor must be at least 21 and possess a valid license. Mentor may only supervise ONE apprentice at a time. Available at all license agents and online at NJFishandWildlife.

Lifetime limit of two apprentice licenses per type. NOT valid for coyote, fox, and deer during the deer Muzzleloader Season. Proof of honorable discharge DD or similar. NJ Driver License or other proof of residency. Appropriate Hunter Education course completion card s. Once certified, veterans obtain licenses at license agents or at NJFishandWildlife.

Resident and Sr. Resident Apprentice Same requirements, restrictions, etc. Appropriate Hunter Education Course Completion Cards or prior hunting license from former state of residence.

Call Certifications are only valid for six months at a time. Available at all license agents; see Where to Buy Your License.

Hunters can enjoy more than a hundred days of deer hunting, including seasons for bow, shotgun and muzzleloading rifle. Multiple bag limits are the rule in most zones. The deer harvest was 54, In addition, some of the best waterfowl hunting on the East coast is found in the Garden State. Snow geese, brant, black duck, mallard, bufflehead and a variety of other waterfowl species provide extensive hunting opportunities, especially on the coastal marshes.

The wild turkey, reestablished in the late s, continues to thrive throughout the state with the population now estimated at 20, - 23, with an annual harvest of approximately 3, birds. Hunting in New Jersey. Rules and Regulations. Related Sites. Apprentice Hunting Licenses.