DMZ 46, New Jersey
Unit info
- Game species
- Deer, Turkey
- Group
- Zones 40–49
- Area
- 930 mi²
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 132
Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
Season & harvest data is published for White-tailed Deer so far. Deer, Turkey also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedDMZ 46 covers the Tuckahoe River corridor in southern Atlantic County, encompassing Pine Barrens woodland, salt marsh, and mixed coastal plain habitat near Estell Manor and Corbin City. The deer herd suffered severe losses from Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in 2021-2022 and has been slow to recover, resulting in restricted seasons — only Fall Bow, Youth Archery Day, 6-Day Firearm, and Youth Firearm Day are open; all permit antlerless and extended seasons remain closed until further notice. Peaslee WMA (29,570 acres spanning DMZs 45-47) and Tuckahoe WMA (18,785 acres) provide the primary public hunting access in the area.
Southern Atlantic County coastal plain: flat to gently rolling Pine Barrens woodland, cedar swamps, salt marsh, freshwater impoundments, and river corridors along the Tuckahoe River and Great Egg Harbor River tributaries. Vegetation is primarily pitch pine-oak forest with dense understory shrubs typical of the New Jersey Pine Barrens.
low to moderate
Deer: Severely restricted seasons due to EHD die-offs in 2021-2022 and failed population recovery. For 2025-2026 only Fall Bow, Youth Archery Day, 6-Day Firearm, and Youth Firearm Day are open. No antlerless permits, no bow permits, no shotgun permits, and no muzzleloader permits available — all other deer seasons closed until further notice per NJDEP Fish & Wildlife. Standard statewide antlered firearm season runs 6 days in December; bow season is October-January when open. All harvests must be reported via AHRS at (855) 448-6865 or NJFishandWildlife.com/ahrs.htm. Bear: No bear hunting in DMZ 46 — black bear range is confined to northern NJ (Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Morris counties; bear zones 1-5 only). Turkey: Spring turkey hunting available on WMA public lands; Peaslee and Tuckahoe WMAs hold growing flocks in upland Pine Barrens sections. Check NJDEP for specific WMA turkey access restrictions.
Large contiguous public land blocks with Peaslee and Tuckahoe WMAs provide solitude and ample space. Dense Pine Barrens habitat creates challenging but rewarding hunting. EHD population restrictions mean reduced competition from other hunters during the limited open seasons. Turkey numbers are growing in upland portions of both WMAs.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: NJDEP official Deer Management Zones. Community info last updated 23d ago.