New Jersey Hunting & Fishing

New Jersey defies its crowded reputation with genuinely excellent hunting and fishing, especially along the coast. Hunting guides in New Jersey work the Pine Barrens and the agricultural northwest for whitetail deer, which thrive at high densities, plus wild turkey and waterfowl in the coastal marshes and Delaware Bay. The state's wildlife management areas provide solid public access close to one of the most populous regions in the country.

Fishing charters in New Jersey are a major industry. The waters off the Jersey Shore produce striped bass, bluefish, fluke, and black sea bass, while offshore canyon trips chase tuna and mahi-mahi. The Delaware Bay and back bays add a productive inshore scene. Whether stalking a Pine Barrens buck or running offshore from a Shore inlet, New Jersey quietly delivers for traveling sportsmen.