Wildlife Management Area Ranges
New Jersey
Hunting
- All WMA regulations apply.
- All ranges, with the exception of the Black River range, are open 8 a.m. to sunset.
- At least one member of the shooting party must have a current, valid New Jersey hunting license in possession.
- Shotgun range: fine shot only. No buckshot or rifled slugs.
- Archery range: target tips only. NO broadheads allowed on any WMA range, regardless of the target used.
- Muzzleloading rifle range: muzzleloading firearms, shotguns (rifled slug, buckshot), modern rimfire rifles ( .177, .22 caliber) and air guns in calibers legal for hunting are allowed.
- No handguns – Centerfire rifles are permitted at the Clinton, Colliers Mills and Millville ranges only.
NOTICE: Range Renovations, Closures
Muzzleloader ranges scheduled for renovation include Colliers Mills and Stafford Forge WMAs. Portions of these ranges may be open occasionally during the process. Shotgun ranges are open but cannot accommodate air guns, shotgun slugs, buckshot or rifles of any type. Plan ahead for sighting in and practice prior to the hunting seasons! The renovations—including covered shooting stations, new benches and berm enhancements—are based on NRA guidelines. Check our website for schedule updates and closures: NJFishandWildlife.com/ranges.htm.
Range Descriptions | |||
Range Designation | Allowable Firearm/Archery Equipment | Shot/Projectile Type | Target Type |
Archery Range | Cross, Compound, Recurve, and Long Bows | Field Tip Only | Bag Target, provided by NJDFW |
Broadhead | Bag or 3-D target, provided by user | ||
Shotgun Range | All gauges legal for hunting in NJ | Fine Shot Only | Clay birds, patterning boards |
Muzzleloader Rifle Range | Muzzleloader and Shotgun | Rifle/Sabot Slugs, Buckshot | Paper targets |
Rimfire Rifles (.17 and .22 Caliber) | Rimfire ammunition | Spinnning , paper targets | |
Air guns (.177 and .22 Caliber) | Pellet | Spinnning , paper targets | |
Centerfire Rifle | Centerfire Rifle ≤ .30 Caliber | Single projectile | Paper targets |
Muzzleloader and Shotgun | Rifle/Sabot Slugs, Buckshot | Paper targets | |
Rimfire Rifles (.17 and .22 Caliber) | Rimfire ammunition | Spinnning , paper targets | |
Air guns (.177 and .22 Caliber) | Pellet | Spinnning , paper targets |
Ranges by Region | ||||||
County | Wildlife Mangement Area | Archery Range | Shotgun Range | Muzzleloader Rifle Range | Centerfire Rifle | Location |
Northern Region | ||||||
Hunterdon | Clinton | | | (100 Yards)* | Rt. 173 W, Clinton | |
Morris | Black River | | * | Rt. 513 (Dover-Chester Rd.), Chester | ||
Sussex | Flatbrook | | | (75 yards) | Rt. 615, Layton | |
Warren | Pequest | | Pequest Rd., Oxford | |||
Central Region | ||||||
Monmouth | Assunpink | | * | Imlaystown-Hightstown Rd., Upper Freehold Twp. | ||
Turkey Swamp | * | Georgia Rd., Freehold Twp. | ||||
Ocean | Colliers Mills | | (100 Yards) | Off Colliers Mills and Hawkins Rds., Jackson Twp. | ||
Stafford Forge | | | (100 Yards) | Off Rt. 539, south of Warren Grove, Little Egg Harbor Twp. | ||
Southern Region | ||||||
Atlantic | Makepeace Lake | | (100 Yards)* | Elmwood-Weymouth Rd., Weymouth | ||
Gloucester | Winslow | | Piney Hollow Rd., Monroe Twp. | |||
Cape May | Tuckahoe | | Off Tuckahoe Rd. (Rt.631), Tuckahoe | |||
Cumberland | Millville | | | (50 and 200 Yards) | Ackley Rd. (Rt. 718), Millville | |
Range-specific Restrictions
Northern Region
Hunterdon County
Clinton WMA
- All target frames must measure a minimum 30 inches from base to bottom of the paper target held in the frame. Frames must be placed only on top of a target mound located at the 25, 50 and 100 yard lines. This minimum target height requirement eliminates the risk of ricochet to ensure all projectiles are collected in the berm behind the 100 yard target.
- Spinner type targets for .177 and .22 caliber firearms MUST be placed directly at the base of the 25 yard berm to direct all bullets into the berm. These targets are not to be used at other yardage or target mound placements.
Morris County
Black River WMA
- Shotgun: Closed weekends from the third Saturday in May through the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, as well as on Christmas and Easter. Operating hours are 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. during this summer period, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the rest of the year. Hunter education classes are not affected by range hours.
Central Region
Monmouth County
Assunpink WMA
- Shotgun range is restricted to the use of non-toxic shot; no lead shot is allowed.
Turkey Swamp Park
Georgia Rd., Freehold Twp.
- Archery (Special regulations apply;
call 732-842-4000.)
Southern Region
Atlantic County
Makepeace Lake WMA
Elmwood-Weymouth Rd., Weymouth
- Target requirements: bottom of paper target in a frame must be at least 30 inches above the ground. Only place target frame on top of a mound at the 25, 50 or 75 yard lines. This minimum target height eliminates risk of ricochets, ensuring all projectiles are collected in the berm behind the 100-yard target.
- Spinner type targets for .177 and .22 caliber firearms MUST be placed directly at the base of the 25 yard berm to direct all bullets into the berm. Do not use these targets at other yardage or target mound placements.