NJ Hunter’s Safety Laws
What color must a hunter wear in NJ during firearm deer season for visibility?
Blaze Orange
What is the minimum size for a legal male blue crab in NJ?
4.5 inches Tip to Tip
What bright red bird is common in NJ woodlands and sings “cheer cheer cheer”?
MALE Northern Cardinal
What small bait fish is often used for crabbing and fishing and found in abundance in the back bays?
Mummichog
What age must NJ boaters be to operate a personal watercraft?
16 years old with a valid boating license
What is the minimum age to get a NJ hunting license?
10 (apprentice), 16 for full license
Are female blue crabs with eggs allowed to be harvested in NJ if they are over 6 inches Tip to tip?
No- no female crab with eggs may be harvested, regardless of size
What large wading bird is common in salt marshes and is known for its long neck and legs?
Great Egret or Great Blue Heron
What flat fish is prized by anglers and is also called “fluke”?
Summer Flounder
What safety item is required for each person aboard a vessel?
PFD Personal Floatation Device
What must all first-time hunters complete before getting a license?
Hunter Education Course and Open Range Day/Open Field Day
What permit must you have to operate crab pots commercially in NJ and which organization issues the permit?
Commercial Crab Pot License - NJ DEP
What raptor migrates from Cape May in large numbers each fall?
Osprey
What arthropod is often found clinging to pilings and is known for its strong claws?
Blue Claw Crab
What is the speed limit in NJ No Wake Zones?
Slowest speed to maintain steerage (usually <5 mph)
Name the primary firearm safety rule.
Treat every gun as loaded.
What is the maximum number of recreational crab pots allowed without a license?
Two
Which songbird nests in marshes and has a yellow breast with a black “V”?
Eastern Meadowlark
This eel‑like fish is often caught in pots and is valuable commercially.
Americal Eel
Name the three other mandatory safety devices that you must have onboard a boat in NJ at all times of operation?
visual distress signals, sound-producing devices, and fire extinguisher
When hunting from a tree stand, what equipment is required for safety?
Full‑body harness (fall restraint system)
What must be included on all commercial crab pot buoys?
License number
What is the state bird of New Jersey?
American Goldfinch
This prehistoric creature is important to shorebird migration and spawns in NJ bays
Horseshoe Crab
What does a white buoy with an orange square symbol indicate on NJ waterways?
Information or directions — read the sign or markings inside the square.