Anyone else make History today in Jersey?

[bentpole]

Well today was the first time we were able  to bowhunt on Sunday in Jersey. I managed to get out for a few hours before the chores. Didn't have any luck but it was a good day anyway. Anyone else get out? How did you do?

[Pat B]

NC started Sunday hunting on private land this year. I'm not sure if it is only for just archery or all seasons.

[LarryS]

BENTPOLE, JERSEY DOESN'T OPEN TILL OCT 3RD. PLEASE CHECK THE REG.BOOK

[mscampbell75]

Pat,
I called the NC Wildlife office approx. two weeks ago to check if the sunday hunting thing pasted.  Thay told me that I could not hunt on sunday?  I'm confused  :confused:  .

[Jeff U]

Originally posted by LarryS:
BENTPOLE, JERSEY DOESN'T OPEN TILL OCT 3RD. PLEASE CHECK THE REG.BOOK

No need to shout (ALL CAPS).  Especially, when you may not be correct.

Looks like it depends on your "zone".  I checked the NJ regs online.  Below is part of the regs that makes it clear some areas opened 9/12


REGULATION SET #4: ZONES - 2, 16, 27*, 28, 29*, 31, 35*, 47, 63*

* Any antlered deer taken in Zone 27, 29, 35 or 63 must have at least three antler points on one side of the rack.
• Legal hunting hours: 1⁄2 hour before sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after sunset.
• For more details, see Deer Hunting Regulations, page XX.
• Note: Only one antlerless permit, per zone, may be purchased in each permit season. If a hunter purchases an
antlerless permit for more than one zone in a season, the Antlered Buck Permit is valid for a ONE TIME USE in only
ONE of the corresponding zones for that season. Properly licensed hunters are still limited to ONE antlered buck per
season, regardless of the number of antlerless permits purchased.

Fall Bow:
First deer must be antlerless: Sept. 12-Oct. 2, 2009
First deer may be antlered or antlerless: Oct. 3-30, 2009
Season bag limit is unlimited antlerless deer and ONE antlered deer.

REGULATION SET #6: ZONES - 5, 17, 19, 25, 42, 48

• Legal hunting hours: 1⁄2 hour before sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after sunset.
• For more details, see Deer Hunting Regulations, page xx.
• Note: Only one antlerless permit, per zone, may be purchased in each permit season. If a hunter purchases an antlerless permit for
more than one zone in a season, the Antlered Buck Permit is valid for a ONE TIME USE in only ONE of the corresponding zones for
that season. Properly licensed hunters are still limited to ONE antlered buck per season, regardless of the number of antlerless
permits purchased.

Fall Bow:
First deer must be antlerless: Sept. 12-Oct. 2, 2009
First deer may be antlered or antlerless: Oct. 3-30, 2009
Season bag limit is unlimited antlerless deer and ONE antlered deer

[bentpole]

Sept 12th in my zone LarryS                  TODAY was the first Sunday you could have  bow hunted in Jersey. Thanks Jeff! Zone 2 was where I was.      Hunting is permitted on Sunday in Jersey on private property and Wildlife Management areas only.

[joe skipp]

Stiffrod...any days off in the middle of the week? Little Mikey and I are looking for some early action...I'm heading to CT next week and hope to "put one to sleep" early.

[bentpole]

Skipper I'll be in touch! Work situation is bleeck. Hardly any work during the week, but supposed to work the next couple of weekends      . If I'm off we will get together!    

[Recurve50 LBS]

I saw nothing this morning Tom but had a good time.

[bentpole]

Felt good to get out !  

[Guru]

Lucky dogs!!

Good luck fellas

[pdk25]

Got out this afternoon and saw a bunch.  All of them too far away (closest was about 100 yards and I was up in a tree).  Great to finally get into the woods.  As much as I complained about not being able to hunt on a sunday, I'm glad I was able to take advantage of it.

[bentpole]

Curt buy your Jersey License in January . Winter bow all month and then you can use it early season in alot of zones Starting the second Saturday in September. SUNDAY hunting too! Your not that far away are you?  Early season ,regular season then during the rut[ permit bow] you need to buy a ZONE Permit [pick one] and a buck tag to wack a Buck. Good all the way until 6 day firearm starts in December.  bentpole>>>>~~~~~>

[BUCKY]

Going out in the morning for the first time this year. Can't wait!

[Recurve50 LBS]

Andrew and I were out last night. I saw a very big 8 point.

[joe skipp]

Keep after him Larry...nows a good time to ambush him while he's still unaffected by hunting pressure.

[Recurve50 LBS]

I'm gonna keep after him and then slowly move into his area. But we can only take does during the early archery season. Just a couple more weeks to go till I can shoot him Joe.

[joe skipp]

Stiffrod said he was shooting anything that came close...uh oh...      :eek:

[stickbow2442]

If I lived in a state that did not allow sunday hunting. I would move to another state.

[bentpole]

Skipper      I hunted  my Buds  private property in Wantage this morning me and Steve, Chicken Chaser . Saw 3 does walk threw at around 80/100 yards and had a small forkhorn about 50 yards. That was it. Nice, cool morning with very few Skeeters.