i used to hunt NJ because they start earlier then PA and run until end of nov with short gun seasons and then they have a winter season. not sure exactly how it is now but should be close and its not crazy far away. used to be loaded with deer but some areas i hear are slowing down but others are just as over run as ever im hoping business picks up so i can afford to go out at least january and then ill have my lisense for the fall next year hope to try for a velvet buck in one of the zones that opens early in NJ.