New Jersey's deer herd is a major component of the landscape throughout all but the most urbanized areas of the state. Deer affect our forests, farms, gardens, backyards and roadways. From a population reduced to a handful of deer in the early 1900s they rebounded during the 20th century to a thriving herd today. A healthy deer herd, managed at levels that are compatible with current land use practices and the human population, has great value to the people of the state. Deer are photographed, watched and hunted by many New Jerseyans and visitors from elsewhere. Deer hunters spend more than 100 million dollars each year as they enjoy approximately 1.5 million recreation-days hunting deer. Money spent in the course of deer hunting benefits a wide variety of New Jersey businesses.

The "Take a Kid Hunting" program provides unique opportunities. Click photo to enlarge.

	Deer Hunting in New Jersey Brochure - Includes information on our deer herd, seasons, public open space, maps, and places to stay. (pdf, 720kb)
	Division Offers Advice to Hunters Heading Out of State

Deer Hunting Information

	2007-2008 Deer Regulation Sets (pdf, 68kb)
	Deer Management Zone/Regulation Sets Map (jpg, 179kb)
	Deer Management Zone/Deer Management Unit Map (pdf, 2.1mb)
	Deer Management Zone Descriptions
	Deer Management Zone Descriptions (pdf, 44kb)
	Public Lands Open to Deer Hunting
	Outstanding White-tailed Deer Program
	Garden State Deer Classic
	Aging Deer by Teeth - from USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
	Antlerless Deer Harvest Rates - A National Survey

Deer Harvest Data

	Comprehensive Harvest Summary Table, 1972-73 through 2007-08
	Harvest Summary Table by County, 1995-2007 (pdf, 12kb)
	Harvest Summary Table by Zone and Season, 2007-2008 (pdf, 17kb)
	Harvest Summary Table by Zone and Season, 2006-2007 (pdf, 17kb)
	Harvest Summary Table by Zone and Season, 2005-2006 (pdf, 17kb)
	Harvest Summary Table by Zone and Season, 2004-2005 (pdf, 10kb)
	Harvest Summary Table by Zone and Season, 2003-2004 (pdf, 10kb)
	Harvest Summary Table by Zone and Season, 2002-2003
	Harvest Summary Table by Zone and Season, 2001-2002
	Harvest Summary Table by Zone and Season, 2000-2001
	Harvest Summary Table by Zone and Season, 1999-2000
	Harvest Summary Table by Zone and Season, 1998-99
	Harvest Summary Table by Zone and Season, 1997-98

General Deer Information

	An Evaluation of Deer Management Options - Northeast Deer Technical Committee, March 2008 (pdf, 722kb)
	Biology of the White-tailed Deer and References
	Community-Based Deer Management
	Chronic Wasting Disease Information
	Governor's 1999 Report on Deer Management in NJ
	Condition of New Jersey's Deer Herd
	Guidelines for Rating Deer Range and Condition in NJ
	White-tailed Deer - Natural History and Autumn Behavior
	Should Deer Be Fed in Winter?

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