Hamburg Mountain Wildlife Management Area: deer hunting, parking and rules in Zone 3
Hamburg Mountain Wildlife Management Area is 5,248 acres of New Jersey Fish and Wildlife land in Franklin, Hardyston, Ogdensburg and Vernon (Sussex County), in Deer Management Zone 3 and 6. Hunters took 566 deer in Zone 3 in 2025-26, and the zone follows the Low regulation set for 2026-27. NJFW maps 12 NJFW buildings, 8 unpaved parking lots, 6 roadside pull-offs and 5 metal gates on the property. NJDEP posts 2 restricted areas on it.
Data updated October 2026. Sources are listed at the foot of the page.
Fish and Wildlife land (WMAs)State forest and park landNational wildlife refugeHamburg Mountain WMAZone lineParkingHighway
| Size | 5,248 acres (NJDEP), in 7 pieces |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Franklin, Hardyston, Ogdensburg and Vernon |
| County | Sussex County |
| Deer Management Zone | Zone 3, Zone 6 |
| 2026-27 rules in Zone 3 | Low regulation set |
| Parking (NJFW) | 6 roadside pull-offs, 1 paved parking lot and 8 unpaved parking lots |
| NJFW public deer land list | Listed: no extra access permit needed |
| Deer taken in Zone 3, 2025-26 | 566 |
| Nearest town centers | Hardyston (under a mile), Ogdensburg (under a mile) and Vernon (under a mile) |
What has NJFW built on Hamburg Mountain WMA?
NJFW's points of interest layer shows 12 NJFW buildings, 8 unpaved parking lots, 6 roadside pull-offs, 5 metal gates, 1 cartop boat launch, 1 paved parking lot, 1 boat ramp and 1 fishing access point.
| What | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Unpaved parking lot | 41.17426 | -74.50877 |
| Unpaved parking lot | 41.16731 | -74.51012 |
| Unpaved parking lot | 41.16381 | -74.51924 |
| Roadside pull-off | 41.16293 | -74.49394 |
| Unpaved parking lot | 41.16254 | -74.51737 |
| Unpaved parking lot | 41.15306 | -74.52835 |
| Roadside pull-off | 41.15225 | -74.53187 |
| Unpaved parking lot | 41.14704 | -74.53625 |
| Roadside pull-off | 41.12850 | -74.55512 |
| Unpaved parking lot | 41.12194 | -74.53628 |
| Paved parking lot | 41.10605 | -74.55952 |
| Unpaved parking lot | 41.10519 | -74.55955 |
The first 12 of 35 points.
Which parts of Hamburg Mountain WMA have restrictions?
NJDEP maps 2 posted areas on Hamburg Mountain WMA: 1 no hunting and 1 no access.
| Type | Category | NJDEP's description | Acres | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Use | No Hunting | Ski area. No hunting. | 1,098 | 2026-12-31 |
| Closed | No Access | Area with cabins. No access. | 172 | 2026-12-31 |
What other hunting areas cover Hamburg Mountain WMA?
For spring turkey the WMA lies in Turkey Hunting Area 6 (97%) and Turkey Hunting Area 7 (2%) in NJFW's North region. For ducks and geese it is in the North waterfowl zone.
How many deer are taken around Hamburg Mountain WMA?
NJFW counts deer by zone. Zone 3 gave 566 deer in 2025-26: 396 to bowhunters, 75 in the six-day firearm season, 10 in the permit shotgun season and 82 in the permit muzzleloader season.
| County | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex County | 3,329 | 3,864 | 3,591 | 3,735 | 3,925 |
What rules apply on Hamburg Mountain WMA?
Deer seasons follow Zone 3's Low regulation set; its fall bow season runs October 3 to 30, 2026. An antlered deer in Zone 3 needs 3 points on one side. WMAs close from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. except to hunters, anglers and trappers.
How do you get to Hamburg Mountain WMA?
Highways within five miles: NJ 23, NJ 94, NJ 15, NJ 181 and NJ 284. Distances to the nearest town centers: Hardyston under a mile, Ogdensburg under a mile, Vernon under a mile and Hamburg under a mile. Other WMAs nearby: Sparta Mountain (7 miles), Weldon Brook (11 miles), Paulinskill River (13 miles). NJFW publishes a map of Hamburg Mountain WMA.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt deer on Hamburg Mountain WMA?
Yes. NJFW's 2026 Digest lists Hamburg Mountain WMA among public deer hunting lands that need no extra access permit. NJDEP posts these restrictions on it: no hunting (Ski area. No hunting) and no access (Area with cabins. No access). (NJFW Public Hunting Land for Deer (2026 Digest); NJDEP WMA Restrictions in New Jersey)
What deer zone is Hamburg Mountain WMA in?
Zone 3 (5,087 acres) and Zone 6 (114 acres). Hunters took 566 deer in Zone 3 in 2025-26 and 430 in 2024-25 (NJFW 2025-26 New Jersey Total Deer Harvest).
Where do you park for Hamburg Mountain WMA?
NJFW maps 6 roadside pull-offs, 1 paved parking lot and 8 unpaved parking lots, listed with coordinates on this page (NJ Fish and Wildlife points of interest (parking, gates, ranges, boat ramps)). Vehicles must stay on established roads and parking areas.
How many deer are taken in Sussex County?
Sussex County: 3,925 deer in 2025-26, 3,735 in 2024-25 and 3,329 in 2021-22 (NJFW White-tailed Deer Harvest by County, 2021-22 to 2025-26).
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Sources: NJDEP open space, NJFW points of interest and WMA restrictions layers; NJFW harvest tables, county harvest, 2026-27 seasons, public deer land list and WMA rules; PAD-US; Census. FilledTag is not part of NJ Fish and Wildlife.