New Jersey Population and Management Archive - New Jersey
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Annual Reported Deer Hunt
1918: 365
1966: 9,846 p. 13
1972: 11,021
1973: 11,318
1974: 13,146
1975: 12,688
1976: 13,018
1977: 14,419
1978: 15,818
1979: 16,106
1980: 21,191
1981: 22,137
1982: 23,745
1983: 23,319
1984: 25,619
1985: 29,392
1986: 33,777
1987: 39,228
1988: 45,900
1989: 48,526
1990: 48,222
1991: 45,416
1992: 47,675
1993: 49,942
1994: 51,442
1995: 59,769
1996: 56,704
1997: 59,511
1998: 60,014
1999: 75,398
2000: 77,444
2001: 69,970
2002: 63,031
2003: 69,456
2004: 58,564
2005: 59,657
2006: 56,673
2007: 47,017
2008: 53,260
2009: 52,784
2010: 54,404
2011: 50,109
2012: 49,942
2013: 51,596
2014: 52,704
2015: 41,439
2016: 49,246
2017: 48,545
2018: 50,861
2019: 45,650
2020: 54,980
2021:
36,787
2022:
38,324
A List of Articles in the Archive
2020
Our complicated relationship with deer September 30, 2020 New Jersey
2019
Jan. 23, 1919, Total of 365 Deer killed in 1918 January 20, 2019 New Jersey
2018
Historic Deer Population, Wildlife official issues deer caution during peak mating season October 17, 2018 New Jersey
New Jersey 2017–18 Deer Harvest Summaries
The 13 NJ counties that clean up the most dead deer November 27, 2018 New Jersey
2017
New Jersey Deer Population, November 30, 2017
New Jersey Summary of Deer Harvested by Season and Year 1972-73 Through 2016-17
November 30, 2017
When it comes to bears, NJ isn't Montana October 22, 2017 New Jersey
2016
Coyotes in New Jersey: Imported or immigrants? June 2, 2016
Deer population is down, but rutting season still dangerous to drivers October 9, 2016 New Jersey,
Wallkill River Wildlife Refuge to increase opportunities for hunters March 4, 2016 New Jersey
2015
Deer debate: N.J. lawmakers argue over hunting farms February 1, 2015 New Jersey
Deer farm legislation ... February 3, 2015 New Jersey
Deer pose danger for New Jersey drivers December 8, 2015
Misunderstanding about Deer May 14, 2015 New Jersey
New Jersey deer population becoming more active March 30, 2015 New Jersey
New Jersey environmentalists who oppose Sunday hunting ask top lawmakers to vote 'no' February 4, 2015
Opening day best for deer, bear hunters December 6, 2015 New Jersey,
Possible Coyote Attack on Deer in Nearby Scotch Plains; Experts Advise Caution, Not Panic May 9, 2015 New Jersey
Preliminary 2015 deer harvest statistics February 14, 2015 New Jersey
Pro-hunting special interests January 13, 2015 New Jersey,
Senate committee releases controversial hunting bills January 12, 2015 New Jersey
2014
Bill would allow N.J. hunters to sell deer meat November 11, 2014 New Jersey
Don't lift ban on commercial deer hunting November 18, 2014 New Jerse
Fish & Game Council concerned about geese and deer population April 15, 2014 New Jersey
Look out for more aggressive deer-hunting policies March 18, 2014 New Jersey
NJ ban on commercial deer hunting likely to stay in place November 21, 2014 New Jersey
State’s hunting survey compromised August 30, 2014 New Jersey
Weather adds to harsh conditions for deer March 8, 2014 New Jersey
2013
Bowhunters have large deer harvest November 23, 2013 New Jersey
Bowhunting results, Merrill Creek Reservoir still a gem June 1, 2013 New Yersey
Committeeman wants to allow 'deer driving' and extra days for hunters February 14, 2013 New Jersey
Deer season tally uncertain but may be down December 11, 2013 New Jersey
First fall deer season to start Saturday September 8, 2013 New Jersey
Hunting too often inhumane, useless November 11, 2013 New Jersey
Leaving deer herds alone allows numbers to dwindle December 6, 2013 New Jersey
Letter filled with incorrect information; leave the dear alone November 23, 2013 New Jersey
Opportunity narrows for the deer and bear hunters December 7, 2013 New Jersey
Say no to farmed deer and canned hunting May 6, 2013 New Jersey
Very low deer kill this year due to weather during 6 day? December 13, 2013 New Jersey
2012
CSI Corson's: On the Trail of Poachers at the State Park January 14, 2012 New Jersey
Deer baiting harms forests October 11, 2012 New Jersey
Deer season opens Saturday with bow hunting September 1, 2012, New Jersey
Logging bill is about hunting June 23, 2012 New Jersey
The deer feeding ban October 13, 2012 New Jersey
2011
Animal Activists: Proposed Bill Would Expand Deer Killing October 14, 2011 New Jersey
N.J. deer face down death from every direction November 25, 2011 New Jersey
Need permanent methods of deer control September 13, 2011 New Jersey
NJ Legislature pushes bills to allow logging on state-owned lands December 12, 2011
State expands antler point restriction program for hunters September 25, 2011 New Jersey
The downside of hunting deer December 7, 2011 New Jersey
West Milford: Group to see if deer fence is working July 22, 2011 New Jersey
2016-2017 NJ Deer kill numbers are out May 12, 2017 New Jersey, njwoodsandwater.com
Can't we co-exist peacefully with wildlife? August 20, 2010 New Jersey
Essex to build enclosures on Eagle Rock Reservation to keep deer at bay August 10, 2010 New Jersey
Lewis Morris Park struggles to restore forest habitat September 29, 2012 New Jersey
Miles-long deer fence draws criticism November 20, 2010 New Jersey