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Edwin B. ForsytheNational Wildlife Refuge
Deer Management Zone #57
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
To ensure your safety and enjoyment while visiting the refuge, please read all of the information in this package and abide by all rules and regulations.
Hunting is permitted in accordance with all applicable State and Federal regulations and is subject to special regulations. Hunters should also consult the New Jersey Fish and Wildlife Digest.
Deer Management Zone #57 is designated as Permit Bow, Permit Muzzleloader, and Permit Shotgun. There are 40 bow, 40 muzzleloader and 40 shotgun permits available.
Season DatesSee current year NJ Hunting and Trapping Digest.
HoursRefuge hunting hours are concurrent with State legal hunting hours (½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset). NO Sunday hunting.
Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than two hours before shooting time and leave no later than one hour after the end of shooting time.
Bag LimitsPermit Bow: Unlimited antlerless deer. In addition, hunters who purchase an Antlered Buck Bow Permit may harvest ONE antlered deer.
Permit Muzzleloader: Unlimited antlerless deer. In addition, hunters who purchase an Antlered Buck Muzzleloader Permit may harvest ONE antlered deer. Two deer may be taken at one time.
Permit Shotgun: Unlimited antlerless deer. In addition, hunters who purchase an Antlered Buck Shotgun Permit may harvest ONE antlered deer. However, for hunters who harvest two antlered deer—not on the refuge—during the Six-day Firearm Season, the bag limit in the Permit Shotgun Season is restricted to unlimited antlerless deer only. Two deer may be taken at one time.
Zone RegulationsThe southern boundary of Zone #57 is Stoney Hill Road. The northern boundary is near Chestnut Neck. For specifi c boundary locations, refer to the map on the reverse of this page. Only shaded areas shown on the map are open to deer hunting.
Hunters may park along any public roads except in posted “No Parking” areas to enter the refuge boundary. These include Stoney Hill Road, Moss Mill Road, Scotts Landing Road, Smith-Bowen Road, Motts Creek Road, Kings Highway and U.S. Route 9. DO NOT trespass on private property; enter the refuge only where you see “National
Wildlife Refuge” signs adjacent to the road. Do not block roadways or gates.
Checking DeerThe New Jersey Division of Fish and Widlife’s Automated Harvest Report System is in effect for reporting all deer harvested, and has replaced all deer check stations. Hunters must report every deer harvested either by calling the toll-free number (855) IHUNTNJ, also known as (855)448-6865, or online at NJFishandWildlife.com/ahrs.htm. The phone number and website are both printed on every hunting license and deer permit.
Safety ZonesSafety Zones include all areas within 450 feet a building or school playground, even if not occupied, for fi rearm seasons and 150 feet for bow seasons. No hunter may carry a loaded fi rearm or knocked bow and arrow within these Safety Zones. Exception: a hunter may be within a Safety Zone with a loaded fi rearm or knocked arrow if they have written permission in their possession from the owner or qualifi ed lessee of the property. Shooting into a Safety Zone is prohibited.
For any questions, information or comments regarding refuge-specifi c hunting regulations or activities, call (609) 652-1665. The refuge can also bereached by writing: [email protected] visit the refuge website at http://www.fws.gov/refuge/edwin_b_forsythe/
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Leeds Point Road
Smithville
DMZ #57
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Area Closed to
Deer Hunting
Scott's LandingBoat Launch
Moss Mill Road
King's HwyRoute 9
Route 575
Stoney Hill Road
Road
Mott's Creek
DMZ #56
Oyster Creek RoadN. Smith Bowen Rd
Smith
BowenRoad DMZ #57
DMZ #57
U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceEdwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife RefugeDeer Management Zone #57
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DMZ 56DMZ 57
Area Closed toDeer Hunting
