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DMZ 54, New Jersey

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DeerTurkeyBear

Zones 50–59See on map →0 questions

Unit info

Game species: Deer, Turkey, Bear
Group: Zones 50–59
Area: 96 mi²
Public land: N/A

White-tailed Deer — season & harvest

Reported harvest: 27

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, Bear also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.

About this unit

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DMZ 54 encompasses the hunting areas of Picatinny Arsenal, a 6,400-acre U.S. Army installation in Morris County set within the New Jersey Highlands. Access is strictly limited to active duty and retired military personnel and Picatinny Arsenal federal civilian employees and retirees who must obtain administrative approval before purchasing a permit. The zone offers quality deer hunting across upland hardwood ridges, forested valleys, and wetlands, with bear and turkey also present in this lightly pressured, restricted-access military setting.

Terrain & elevation

Upland hardwood forest on ridges and valley slopes with forested wetlands in the valleys; rolling Highlands topography with Picatinny Lake and Lake Denmark on the 6,400-acre installation in Jefferson and Rockaway Townships, Morris County

Hunting pressure

low

Species & seasons

Deer: Fall Bow (Oct 4-31, unlimited antlerless + 1 antlered); Permit Bow (Nov 1-Dec 24 & 26-31, unlimited antlerless + 1 antlered with permit); Six-Day Firearm (Dec 8-13, 2 antlered); Permit Muzzleloader (Dec 1-2, 15-24, 26-31 & Jan 1-10, unlimited antlerless + 1 antlered with permit); Permit Shotgun (Dec 8-13, 21 & Jan 3-10, unlimited antlerless + 1 antlered with permit); Winter Bow (Jan 1-31, unlimited antlerless + 1 antlered). Bear: Morris County falls within NJ bear range; bears regularly observed on the installation — check current NJDEP bear season regulations for Zone 54 eligibility. Turkey: Present on the property; follow statewide NJ spring and fall turkey season regulations. All seasons require prior administrative approval from Picatinny Arsenal before purchasing state permits.

Highlights

One of New Jersey most exclusive hunting zones due to military-only access restrictions. The 6,400-acre Highlands installation holds strong deer populations with unlimited antlerless opportunities across multiple seasons. Bears are regularly observed on the property. Low hunting pressure compared to public WMAs makes this a coveted permit for eligible personnel.

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Boundaries: NJDEP official Deer Management Zones. Community info last updated 23d ago.