For instance, during the Six-day Firearm Season the "Only one buck may be taken at a time" regulation is still in effect, meaning a second deer may not be pursued or harvested until the first is reported.ħb. Unless the regulation specifies that two deer may be taken at a time (Fall and Permit Bow and Permit Muzzleloader/Permit Shotgun seasons in specified zones) a hunter may continue hunting ONLY after the first deer is reported to the AHRS and a Confirmation Number is assigned. Can I take multiple deer at one time during any seasons?Ī.
This will provide information that the deer has been legally harvested or that you show intent to comply with the mandatory report provision.ħa. in the bed of your truck) please attached the confirmation number or your CID#. The Confirmation Number is to be recorded on the tag for the season the deer was taken.
This Confirmation Number, like the metal seal, must be kept with the deer and its parts. It takes the place of the metal possession seal formerly provided at check stations. The "Confirmation Number" is a unique number assigned to each deer reported. It is reused when reporting a second antlered deer during the Six-day Firearm Season as well as additional antlerless deer from the same season (and zone, where applicable) where additional deer are legal to harvest. It is a unique number which identifies the hunter and the season it is associated with.
The "Harvest Number" is found on the appropriate season portion of every license or permit. However, because they are important tools in making deer management decisions (and therefore hunting regulations), we ask that you use the NJ Hunting and Trapping Explorer to get that information BEFORE you go hunting.Ī. The Township and Unit data are optional so you can still report your deer without this information. What if I don't know the Township and/or Deer Management Unit (Unit) where I harvested my deer?Ī. The Zone and County location data are required.Ĥ. The AHRS will collect the same basic information previously collected at check stations: date and season of harvest, type of firearm or bow used, gender of deer, antler points, Zone, County, Township and Deer Management Unit. What information is submitted to the AHRS?Ī. Hunters can also report deer online at the division's license sales/harvest reporting website. The toll-free number is 855-I-HUNT-NJ (85). The number and website address are printed on all hunting licenses and deer permits. The laws and ethics pertaining to deer hunting have not changed the only difference is deer are reported using a phone, mobile device or computer rather than at a deer check station.Ī. Instead, hunters must report their deer via telephone or online. Under the system, all hunters must still "check" their deer but are no longer be required to bring the deer to a check station. The Automated Harvest Report System (AHRS) replaced all deer check stations in 2012. What is the Automated Harvest Report System?Ī. Will my information be safe on the Internet?ġ. What if I have questions about or need assistance with the system?Ģ2. What will happen to my deer check station?Ģ1. The check station system seemed to work fine, why change it?Ģ0. Will eliminating the metal seal make it harder to enforce the law?ġ9. Won't this new system result in more poaching of deer?ġ8. With no more metal seals, what do I give the butcher/taxidermist when I bring in my deer?ġ7.
Can someone else report my deer for me?ġ6. I forgot to record/lost my Confirmation Number - what should I do?ġ5. What happens if I get disconnected while trying to report my deer?ġ4. What if I can't report my deer by 7pm?ġ3. How do I report a deer on Youth Hunting Days and non-permit seasons?ġ2. How does a farmer hunting on his own property without a license report a deer without a Harvest Number during non-permit seasons?ġ1. How do I report two deer in zones and seasons where this is allowed?ġ0. What is used in place of a supplemental tag OR How do I report multiple antlerless deer during the same season?ĩ. When can I take my next deer after reporting my harvest?Ĩ. Can I take multiple deer at one time during any seasons?ħb. What if I don't know the Township and/or Deer Management Unit (Unit) where I harvested my deer?ħa. What information is submitted to the AHRS?Ĥ. What is the Automated Harvest Report System?ģ. Automated Harvest Report System (AHRS) FAQsġ.