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PERMIT MUZZLELOADER DEER SEASON CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS DAY EXCEPT IN ZONE 39

November 17, 1999

For more information contact:
Rob Winkel at 609-292-9430

The New Jersey Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife reminds permit muzzleloader hunters that there is no deer hunting on Christmas Day except in Zone 39 in Monmouth County. Zone 39 is that portion of Naval Weapons Station Earle, U.S. Department of the Navy designated as open for deer hunting.

Hunting hours for the 1999-2000 New Jersey Permit Muzzleloader Deer Season are 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. A current year's firearm license, zone permit and rifle permit are required.