From the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife:
The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced that hunting and fishing licenses for 2012 will be available beginning 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 15. Licenses will be available at all license agents.
See:
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/agentlst.htm
Or get licenses online:
http://www.nj.wildlifelicense.com/
All New Jersey fishing and hunting licenses expire on December 31, regardless of when purchased.
Hunters can maximize the value of their licenses by purchasing them early and getting out and enjoying the great hunting opportunities still available at the beginning of the new license year.