nor rifle hunting in nj dont be lazy and read some stuff here
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/
that will explain everything then ask questions
so i guess shotgun will be your choice
hope you posses a fid (firearm identification )whicj you must apply for before purchasing a shotgun takes anywhere between 90 days to 6 months read some info from link above and feel free to call them they will be more then happy to answear your questions thats what they are there for .