Posted: 8/31/2009 4:02:00 AM EDT
| I haven't been able to find a definite law regarding hunting coyotes in the state of NJ. I know most hunting is restricted to bows, muzzleloaders, or .22 caliber rifles if it is a centerfire weapon. However, is there anything we can hunt, such as coyote using an ar15? |
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I am by no means an expert but after looking at the NJ guide i would say no. I know .22 can be used when trapping.
NJ Hunting Guide |
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I have been looking at coyote hunting in NJ for the last two season but I have yet to go. 2009 NJ Hunting Digest - http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/pdf/2009/dighnt09.pdf Coyote infor for NJ - http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/coyote_info.htm Here is the information that I have gathered. Legal for taking Coyotes ( See Page 59,61) Bow Crossbow (NEW THIS YEAR ) Shotgun You can actually use your Ar15 or your 30-06 to hunt Woodchucks in NJ legally. with some limitations (SEE PAGE 62) Woodchuck Season Dates Weapon Type Permitted Gauge, Caliber or Weight Projectile(s) Mar. 2 to Sept. 30, 2009 Mar. 1 to Sept. 29, 2010 Center-fire rifle .25 caliber or less Hollow point, soft point or expanding lead core bullets of any weight. Larger than .25 caliber Hollow point, soft point or expanding lead core bullets of any weight not exceeding 100 grains in weight. Rim-fire rifle .25 caliber or less Hollow point or soft point Muzzleloading rifle – single-shot, single barrel. Flintlock, percussion and in-line ignitions permitted. No restriction Must be loaded with a single projectile, either round ball or conical bullet. |