The semi-wild hunting season for pheasant, quail and partridge in New Jersey has been extended until April 4, 2005. The season was scheduled to end on March 15, 2005; however, snow cover in the northern part of the state has hampered the private stocking of birds already purchased by licensed, semi-wild hunting clubs.

This year, the Division of Fish and Wildlife issued 218 semi-wild licenses throughout the state. This allows clubs to stock and harvest game birds, hunt on Sundays and have an extended hunting season.