Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area: deer hunting, parking and rules in Zone 6
Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area is 3,373 acres of New Jersey Fish and Wildlife land in Jefferson, Hardyston, Ogdensburg and Sparta (Morris County and Sussex County), in Deer Management Zone 6. Hunters took 952 deer in Zone 6 in 2025-26, and the zone follows the Medium regulation set for 2026-27. NJFW maps 6 metal gates, 5 roadside pull-offs and 3 unpaved parking lots on the property.
Data updated October 2026. Sources are listed at the foot of the page.
Fish and Wildlife land (WMAs)State forest and park landSparta Mountain WMAZone lineParkingHighway
| Size | 3,373 acres (NJDEP), in 12 pieces |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Jefferson, Hardyston, Ogdensburg and Sparta |
| County | Morris County and Sussex County |
| Deer Management Zone | Zone 6 |
| 2026-27 rules in Zone 6 | Medium regulation set |
| Parking (NJFW) | 5 roadside pull-offs and 3 unpaved parking lots |
| NJFW public deer land list | Listed: no extra access permit needed |
| Deer taken in Zone 6, 2025-26 | 952 |
| Nearest town centers | Ogdensburg (under a mile), Hardyston (under a mile) and Sparta (2 mi) |
What has NJFW built on Sparta Mountain WMA?
NJFW's points of interest layer shows 6 metal gates, 5 roadside pull-offs and 3 unpaved parking lots.
| What | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Roadside pull-off | 41.07454 | -74.58917 |
| Roadside pull-off | 41.07354 | -74.58264 |
| Unpaved parking lot | 41.07305 | -74.58489 |
| Roadside pull-off | 41.07279 | -74.58507 |
| Roadside pull-off | 41.06820 | -74.57328 |
| Unpaved parking lot | 41.06550 | -74.57126 |
| Unpaved parking lot | 41.06352 | -74.57075 |
| Roadside pull-off | 41.05038 | -74.54947 |
| Metal gate | 41.07056 | -74.57754 |
| Metal gate | 41.06596 | -74.57100 |
| Metal gate | 41.06558 | -74.57120 |
| Metal gate | 41.06536 | -74.57119 |
The first 12 of 15 points.
What other hunting areas cover Sparta Mountain WMA?
For spring turkey the WMA lies in Turkey Hunting Area 7 in NJFW's North region. For ducks and geese it is in the North waterfowl zone.
How many deer are taken around Sparta Mountain WMA?
NJFW counts deer by zone. Zone 6 gave 952 deer in 2025-26: 711 to bowhunters, 102 in the six-day firearm season, 44 in the permit shotgun season and 94 in the permit muzzleloader season.
| Zone | WMA acres in it | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 6 | 3,326 | 952 | 769 | 733 | 886 |
| County | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris County | 2,115 | 2,388 | 2,179 | 2,130 | 2,432 |
| Sussex County | 3,329 | 3,864 | 3,591 | 3,735 | 3,925 |
What rules apply on Sparta Mountain WMA?
Deer seasons follow Zone 6's Medium regulation set; its fall bow season runs September 12 to October 2, then October 3 to 30, 2026. WMAs close from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. except to hunters, anglers and trappers.
How do you get to Sparta Mountain WMA?
Highways within five miles: NJ 23, NJ 15, NJ 94 and NJ 181. Distances to the nearest town centers: Ogdensburg under a mile, Hardyston under a mile, Sparta 2 miles and Jefferson 3 miles. Other WMAs nearby: Weldon Brook (5 miles), Hamburg Mountain (7 miles), Rockaway River (7 miles). NJFW publishes a map of Sparta Mountain WMA.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt deer on Sparta Mountain WMA?
Yes. NJFW's 2026 Digest lists Sparta Mountain WMA among public deer hunting lands that need no extra access permit. (NJFW Public Hunting Land for Deer (2026 Digest); NJDEP WMA Restrictions in New Jersey)
What deer zone is Sparta Mountain WMA in?
Zone 6. Hunters took 952 deer in Zone 6 in 2025-26 and 769 in 2024-25 (NJFW 2025-26 New Jersey Total Deer Harvest).
Where do you park for Sparta Mountain WMA?
NJFW maps 5 roadside pull-offs and 3 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 Morris County and Sussex County?
Morris County: 2,432 deer in 2025-26, 2,130 in 2024-25 and 2,115 in 2021-22; 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.