From the N.J. Fish & Wildlife Digest, A Summary of Rules and Management Information
Vol. 20 No.1 AUGUST 2006 |
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License Fees (click for more info)
Additional hunting licenses may not be purchased in order to harvest additional deer. |
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Permit Revocation
Fish and Wildlife may revoke any permit or other authorization issued for violation or due cause.
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Child Support Certifications
License purchasers are also required to annually obtain a NJ Child Support Certification. See the NJ Child Support Certification Requirement Information page for information, or go directly to the Online License/Permit/Certification Web Site where you can complete the process and be issued a Child Support Certification Number. If you complete the certification online, license agents using the IELS will know you are certified and will not require you to complete a paper form at their location. A certificate can be printed from the online certification that will be accepted by agents still issuing paper licenses as proof of your child support certification.
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Rifle permits
A valid rifle permit is required, in possession, while hunting for coyote, deer, squirrel and woodchuck hunting with a muzzleloading rifle; raccoon and opossum with a .22 caliber rifle; and for dispatching trapped animals (.22 not legal for muskrat) with a .22 caliber rifle. Initial rifle permit applicants must be at least 10 years old and have successfully completed a rifle hunter education course.
Rifle permits may be purchased at license agents or at Fish and Wildlife's Internet license sales site. Youths, under age 16 are eligible for a youth rifle permit. Rifle permits for 10 to 17 year olds will be valid only for muzzleloader. No persons under 18 years old may hunt with modern rifles, including centerfire or rimfire.
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Falconry Permits
Hunting with raptors (birds of prey) is only allowed with a Falconry Permit and a hunting license. See the section on falconry for hunting rules. |
Road-Killed Deer Permits
Deer accidentally killed by motor vehicles may be possessed for private consumption only by obtaining a free permit from the local police department or from a Fish and Wildlife regional law enforcement office. The permit only authorizes the possession of the meat for consumption and is only good for 90 days. The possession of all other parts, such as antlers, under terms of this permit, are expressly prohibited. Wrapped packages of the venison must be labeled with the permit number.
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Captive Wildlife Permits
The possession, ownership and release of wildlife is regulated and only for limited purposes. The public is urged to leave wildlife in the wild where it belongs. You may not possess or liberate any game, non-game, or exotic mammal, bird, reptile or amphibian without a permit from Fish and Wildlife. Permits are required for the possession of most non-game species and all game species.
Wildlife from wild origin cannot be kept in captivity by the general public. Certain species of wildlife bred in captivity may be purchased and possessed from licensed breeders and dealers. Information and applications may be obtained by calling:
Non-game and Exotics
609-292-9591
Gamebirds and Mammals
609-984-6211
or from the website at www.njfishandwildlife.com
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Beaver & Otter Permit
Beaver and otter is allowed by special permit only.
Apply for beaver and otter trapping permits electronically at all license agents or on Fish and Wildlife's Internet license sales site.
Additional information including the zone map and descriptions, will be available begging Sept. 18, 2006 at www.njfishandwildlife.com.
Application period is Oct. 1 - 31.
Leftover permits, if available, will be sold at all license agents and on Fish and Wildlife's Internet license sales site. For updates on availability call the Permit Hotline at 609-292-9192 or check the website at www.njfishandwildlife.com during the week of Nov. 20, 2006.
See also Trapping Regulations.
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Black Bear Hunting Permits
A total of 10,000 special black bear hunting permits, allocated by black bear hunting areas, will be available to properly licensed firearm hunters who successfully complete a mandatory black bear hunting seminar. A random lottery will be conducted if the demand exceeds the allocation in any black bear hunting area.
Permit application can be made at license agents or on Fish and Wildlife's Internet license sales site.
Applications must be entered by midnight on Oct. 30.
Black bear hunting permits will be rewarded only to hunters who have completed a mandatory bear hunter orientation session.
Click for details on the black bear hunting season and hunter orientation requirements.
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Field Trial Permits
Field trials are allowed on designated WMAs with an the appropriate permit. Call 609-259-2132
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Horseback Riding Permits
Horseback riding is allowed on designated WMAs with an the appropriate permit. Call 609-259-2132
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Deer Season Permits
Permits are required to hunt during the Permit Bow, Permit Muzzleloader and Permit Shotgun seasons.
Permits may be purchased either at a license agent or on Fish and Wildlife's Internet license sales site.
Permits are zone-specific and are valid only for the duration of the specified zone's permit season, even when that season extends into the 2007 calendar year.
Hunters are limited to purchasing one permit per zone for each of the permit seasons. Example: If you hunt only in Zone 19, you are limited to purchasing one muzzleloader, one bow and one shotgun permit for Zone 19. If you hunt in more than one zone, you may purchase one muzzleloader, one bow and one shotgun permit for each zone.
Regardless of how many permits one has, hunters are limited to taking one buck during each of the permit seasons.
Deer Permit Application Deadline midnight, Sept. 10, 2006
Either a resident, non-resident or youth hunting license is prerequisite to purchasing a deer permit.
Muzzleloader season permits are not valid unless accompanied by both a valid rifle permit and a Firearm or All-around Hunting License.
Permits are valid only for the season and zone indicated, are non-transferable and non-refundable.
It is illegal to use a permit for a zone or season or hunter other than what is written on the permit. Deer permit violations are subject to a fine of $100-$500 for each offense.
To purchase a permit at a license agent, a hunter MUST present his or her valid current year's hunting license
A person may purchase a permit for an absent hunter only when the following conditions are met: 1.) the absent hunter has already completed his or her Child Support Certification through the Integrated Electronic Licensing System via the Internet or at a license agent using the electronic system and 2.) the buyer shows the absent hunter's valid hunting license and identifying information (date of birth and Conservation ID Number or Social Security Number). Photocopies of licenses are not accepted.
The hunter is responsible to know in what zone and period they want to hunt.
Hunters are urged to review their permit before leaving the license agent.
Once a permits has been paid for and leaves the store, there will be no returns exchanges or refunds. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Permits purchased over the internet will take 7-10 days for delivery. Hunters will have the option to pay extra for express delivery.
See Deer Permits Page For Additional Info regarding applying for permits and the deer permit lottery.
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Coyote, Red and Gray Fox Hunting Permits
A $2 permits may be required to hunt coyote, red and gray fox
from January 15 through February 19, 2007.
Applications will be available to purchase at any license agent or on Fish and Wildlife's Internet license sales site beginning Dec. 1, 2006. A 2007 hunting license must be purchased prior to or in conjunction with the purchase of a 2007 Coyote/Fox Permit.
See coyote and fox regulations.
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Turkey Hunting Permits
Turkey hunting is by permit only.
Beginning with the 2007 turkey seasons, spring and fall turkey season applications will now be made on two separate applications; only one application may be made for each season.
Complete instructions will be detailed in the 2007 Wild Turkey Hunting Season permit supplement available in late-January/early February at Fish and Wildlife offices, on the website www.njfishandwildlife.com and at participating license agents.
See Also Turkey Information.
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Turkey Permits, 2006 Fall Season
Fall turkey hunting is by permit only.
The 2006 Fall Turkey Permit Lottery has been completed. Turkey permits were mailed in late July to permit winners. Leftover permits will go on sale beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, October 2, 2006 at license agents and at Fish and Wildlife's Internet license sales site.
For more detailed information including the status of available permits, check www.njfishandwildlife.com or call the 24-hour automated Permit Hotline at (609) 292-9192.
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Permits for Farmers
Deer Season
Approved farmers are eligible for one free bow, shotgun and muzzleloader permit for the applicable deer management zone.
Farmers may submit only one application.
Preferred farmer application period: June 1-August 31.
For applications received after October 1, Fish and Wildlife cannot guarantee that permits will be received in time for opening day.
Farmers already in the Fish and Wildlife farmer database were sent an application in July with permit-claiming instructions.
Farmers already in the Fish and Wildlife farmer database who have returned their applications by Sept. 10 may pick up their permit at license agents beginning Oct. 10.
To ensure inclusion in the NJFW database, farmers are strongly encouraged to send in their completed applications early.
Two types farmer permits -- occupant and non-occupant-- allow the applicant to decide for which permit it is easiest to qualify.
Only a qualified farmer or the spouse or children of that farmer who reside in the farmer's household, are eligible to apply for occupant and non-occupant farmer deer permits.
Farmer Deer Permits are contingent upon approval by Fish and Wildlife's Bureau of Law Enforcement.
Licensed farmers may also apply for (or purchase at license agents for full price) regular dee permits to hunt land other than their qualified farm.
Occupant Farmer Deer Permits
Applicant must be the owner, leasee or immediate family (spouse and children only) who actually reside on the farm property.
Land must be at least 5 acres, tax-assessed as farmland.
Occupant permits are valid only on the farm property where the applicant resides.
Non-Occupant Farmer Deer Permits
Applicants are not required to live on the farm property.
Farmer(s) and their immediate family (spouse and children only) may qualify, up to a total of five people.
Must actively till at least 30 acres of land which is tax-assessed as farmland.
Woodlots can not be used to qualify.
To apply for hunting leased farmland, a copy of all leases authorizing the agricultural and hunting uses of the land must be attached to the application.
Non-Occupant Permits are valid for the entire zone for which the permit was applied.
An applicant who lives on the farm and actively tills at least 30 acres may apply either as an occupant or a non-occupant.
See Also: Turkey Information if applicable.
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Stamps
Stamps are not transferable to another person and are not valid unless signed across the face in ink. Stamps need not be affixed to the license.
Pheasant & Quail Stamp
Anyone aged 16 and over (except 16 year olds whose youth license remains valid through the end of the year in which they turn 16) hunting or possessing pheasant or quail on the following designated Wildlife Management Areas shall have in possession a current Pheasant and Quail Stamp (Free youth hunting licenses include pheasant & quail stamp):
Assunpink, Berkshire Valley, Millville, Black River, Clinton, Colliers Mills, Dix, Flatbrook-Roy, Glassboro, Greenwood (including Pasadena-Howardsville), Hieslerville, Tuckahoe, Mad Horse, Manahawkin, Manasquan River, Medford, Nantuxent, Peaslee, Pequest, Port Republic, Stafford Forge, Walpack, Whittingham and Winslow. Other designated areas include the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Fort Dix.
Pheasant and quail stamps are valid for the calendar year, January-December.
New Jersey Waterfowl Stamp
Anyone 16 or older wishing to hunt waterfowl must possess a New Jersey Waterfowl Stamp in addition to the Federal Duck Stamp. Both of these stamps are valid for the fiscal year, July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007. An HIP number is also required. HIP Information
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Permits for Physically Challenged Hunters
A permit for certain physically challenged persons may be issued to use alternative methods/equipment for taking game during prescribed seasons. The application period is January 1 to August 31 of each year.
Permits to Shoot from a Standing Vehicle
A permit to shoot or hunt from a standing vehicle that is parked off the road may be issued to licensed hunters who 1.) have a permanent or irreversible physical disability which limits their ambulatory ability, 2.) suffer from cardiovascular disease and are classified as class 3 or 4 heart patients according to the American Heart Association standards, or 3.) suffer from chronic lung disease. This permit will be issued if the need is certified by a licensed physician or chiropractor.
Individuals hunting with a permit to hunt or shoot from a motor vehicle must mark the vehicle being used for the purpose of hunting either with handicapped license plates issued by Fish and Wildlife of Motor Vehicles or by displaying the sign, provided by Fish and Wildlife, in the rear window of the vehicle being used.
Bow Use Permit
A special bow use permit may be issued to disabled hunters who cannot use a conventional bow as described in the Game Code. This permit will allow the alteration of a long bow, recurved bow or compound bow with a mechanical device that will enable the archer to draw and cock the bow at full or partial draw length or in cases of demonstrated need a permit to use a crossbow may be issued.
Special Bow use permit applicants must have a disability that meets any one of the following criteria: amputation or other loss of one or both arms above the wrist; an amputation or other loss of index or middle finger on the hand used to draw and release the bow; permanent, substantial loss of function or range of motion in one or both arms, one or both hands, or one or both shoulders; or suffer from cardiovascular disease and are designated as a Class 3 or 4 heart patient according to the American Heart Association standards. These permits will be issued only if the need is certified by a licensed physician.
Additional information about permits for hunters with disabling conditions can be requested in writing from Fish and Wildlife's Trenton Office, PO Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625 or downloaded directly from their website: www.njfishandwildlife.com
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