← New Jersey hunting laws›Hunting License

New Jersey Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: New Jersey requires a hunting license, and a hunter-education course is required for first-time hunters of all ages.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

Hunting rules change at the state line.Track them in the free LawLert iPhone app and get an alert when you cross into a state where they differ. No account.Get the app

New Jersey requires a hunting license, and a hunter-education course is required for first-time hunters of all ages. Licenses are available through NJ Fish & Wildlife.

Official source: dep.nj.gov →

General legal information, not legal advice — verify important decisions with a licensed attorney.

Don't get caught off guardCross into a state where this law is different and the free iPhone app tells you what changed, even with the app closed. It also alerts you when a law you track changes where you live. No account.Get the free app

Track this law — get alerted when it changes

We watch the official sources behind New Jersey hunting rules. If a tracked rule changes, you get one short email — never more than one a week. Free, unsubscribe anytime.