S 1699 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Authorizes Sunday firearm and bow hunting for deer on certain lands.

This bill allows licensed hunters to hunt deer with firearms or bows on Sundays at specific locations: State wildlife management areas, private property, federal military lands (with installation approval), and the William J. Hughes Technical Center (with facility approval). It requires hunters to possess a valid deer hunting license (firearm, bow, or "All Around Sportsman" license) and follow all State Fish and Game Code rules. Currently, Sunday hunting for deer is prohibited except for limited exceptions like raccoon hunting or trapping. The change removes the Sunday ban for deer hunting in these designated areas while maintaining existing licensing and regulatory requirements.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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