From the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

-- The Fall Turkey Season and Special Area Deer Seasons Permit Application period opened on Aug. 1 and closes Sept. 6 at 11:59 p.m. Applications can be made at any license agent or on-line. Successful applicants will be notified during the week of Sept.  21.  

Hunters should note that the deer permit lottery is only for 8 Special Areas; all other zones go on sale 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

For complete details on the application process, available zones and important dates and deadlines please visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/news/2009/deer_turk_fall09.htm on the NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife's website.