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New Jersey Waterfowl Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
September
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Shotgun
Electronic calls permitted. 7 shell capacity allowed.
Only Day North Zone
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Shotgun · Youth hunters
Youth hunters must possess valid Youth Firearms License or be under 16 with farmer exemption
Only Day South Zone
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Shotgun · Youth hunters
Youth hunters must possess valid Youth Firearms License or be under 16 with farmer exemption
Regular
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Shotgun
Includes greater and lesser snow geese and Ross's geese
Veterans/active Military Day
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Shotgun · Veteran
Must carry military ID or DD-214. Includes ducks, geese, brant, mergansers, coots, gallinules.
Only Day Coastal Zone
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Shotgun · Youth hunters
Youth hunters must possess valid Youth Firearms License or be under 16 with farmer exemption
Veterans/active Military Day
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Shotgun · Youth hunters; Veteran
Joint youth and veteran/military day. Same eligibility requirements as separate days.
Conservation Order
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Shotgun
Conservation Order Permit required. Electronic calls permitted. 7 shell capacity allowed.
New Jersey Waterfowl Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ Waterfowl Stamp - Resident | OTC | Ages 16+ | $10.00 |
Valid July 1 - Apr. 15. Both state and federal stamps required for 16+ to hunt brant, ducks, geese. Must be signed in ink. | |||
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ Waterfowl Stamp - Non-Resident | OTC | Ages 16+ | $15.00 |
Valid July 1 - Apr. 15. Both state and federal stamps required for 16+ to hunt brant, ducks, geese. Must be signed in ink. | |||
Other Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Migratory Bird Hunting & Conservation Stamp | OTC | Ages 16+ | $25.00 |
Valid July 1 - June 30. Both state and federal stamps required for 16+ to hunt brant, ducks, geese. Must be signed in ink. Available at post offices and online. | |||
| HIP Certification | OTC | Ages 10+; Youth hunters | $2.00 |
Valid Sept. 1 - Apr. 15. Required before hunting ducks, geese, brant, coot, woodcock, rails, snipe or gallinules. Required for Apprentice license holders. | |||
| Light Goose Conservation Order Permit | OTC | — | $2.00 |
Required for Light Goose Conservation Order season. Available through internet sales only. | |||
