There are some major changes to the deer permit application and purchase process for the upcoming 2006-2007 Permit Deer Seasons.

The over-the-counter sales period for both leftover lottery zone permits and permits for all non-lottery zones will begin on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 10am. Permits will be available through the Division's Internet Sales site or at any license agent equipped with the new Integrated Electronic Licensing System (IELS).

As in past years, nine (9) zones that have a limited supply of permits available were available only through the deer permit lottery. Those zones included zone 37 - Fort Dix Military Reservation, zone 38 - Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, zones 56, 57 and 58 - Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, zone 59 - Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, zone 61 - Atlantic County Park System, zone 64 - Monmouth Battlefield State Park, and zone 67 - High Point State Park.

The following "lottery zones" have a limited number of permits available:

  37 - Fort Dix
  67 - High Point St Park
  64 - Monmouth Battlefield (very limited number available)

Permits for all available zones (lottery and non-lottery) will be available on the Division's Internet License Sales Site (www.wildlifelicense.com/nj/) and at license agents using the new IELS. A list of license agents that are currently equipped with the IELS system can be found at www.njfishandwildlife.com/agentlst.htm which is updated weekly.

Lottery applicants will receive notification of award or non-selection via the method selected during application (e-mail or postcard). Successful applicants should return to either the Internet Sales site or any license agent equipped with the IELS system to pick up their permits. Payment of the remaining balance ($26.00 for adults, $10.00 for youth permits) is due upon receipt of the permit. Permits purchased using the Internet sales site will include an additional shipping and handling fee of $1.50 plus 2.5% of the total transaction fee.