2007/2008 Hunting Regulations
The Cape May NWR is open for deer hunting
and migratory game bird hunting. Upland
small game hunting is NOT permitted.
Hunting is prohibited on the Two Mile Beach Unit (former Coast Guard
Electronic Engineering Center). For
additional information contact the Refuge at (609) 463-0994.
In addition to State laws and regulations,
the following Refuge specific regulations apply:
-Anytime the State requires hunters to wear
a minimum of 200 square inches of orange clothing, the Refuge requires hunters
to wear in a conspicuous manner on head, chest, and back, a minimum of 400
square inches of solid-colored hunter orange clothing.
- No vehicles are permitted on the Refuge.
- All public entry is prohibited in areas designated with "Area
Closed" signs and also on Refuge roadways posted with "Inholders Only" signs.
- Hunters may enter the Refuge no earlier than two hours before the start of
hunting hours, and must leave no later than one hour after the end of hunting
hours.
- The use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.
- The use of spotlights, automotive headlights, or other artificial light for
the purpose of spotting, locating, or
taking any animal is prohibited.
This regulation applies even if no weapons are in the vehicle.
Deer hunting:
The Refuge is open for all six State Deer
Management Zone 34 seasons: fall bow, fall permit bow, winter permit bow, six-day firearm, permit shotgun, and permit muzzleloader.
- The distribution of bait and/or hunting
over bait is prohibited.
- The use of wire, nails, screws, or bolts to attach a stand to a tree, or
hunting from a tree into which a metal object has been driven to support a
hunter is prohibited. Screw-in tree
steps are also prohibited.
-The use or possession of any drug on any bow hunting arrow is prohibited.
Migratory game bird hunting:
- Migratory game bird hunting is permitted
only on those Refuge lands west of Highway 47 in
- Common snipe hunting begins with the State early woodcock, south zone season.
- All waterfowl hunting blind materials, boats, and decoys must be removed from
the Refuge at the end of each hunting day.
Permanent and pit blinds are prohibited.
-Only Federally approved, non-toxic shot is permitted.
-Crow hunting is not permitted.
Updated September 4, 2006