Question about NJ Turkey Hunting

[sroc112 24]

I've noticed on NJ and some other states that there is a restriction on shotgun capacity for turkey hunting, not being capable of holding more than 3 shells. 

What shotgun has a max capacity of 3 shells? 

[10X 3,298]

It's legal to use a magazine plug, typically a length of dowel dropped into the tubular magazine to restrict its capacity.  The regs also require this for hunting waterfowl.  It's a non-permanent modification, so not a big deal.

Or just use a single shot or double-barrel shotgun.

[sroc112 24]

Can a magazine plug be used on a pump or only semi auto?

[Scorpio64 5,156]

Plugged is plugged, it does not matter if it's semi-auto or manual.

[sroc112 24]

Got it, thanks 

Does it need to be plugged down to 2+1 or can you get away with the tube still fitting 3?

[FairbanksRusty 64]

1 hour ago, sroc112 said:

Got it, thanks 

Does it need to be plugged down to 2+1 or can you get away with the tube still fitting 3?

Plugged to only 2 in the magazine, with 1 in the chamber is the rule. 

[sroc112 24]

Thank you!

[sroc112 24]

Is turkey hunting in NJ (spring) really on a lottery system for tags? Or am I reading the wrong information? 

[FairbanksRusty 64]

On 2/25/2024 at 9:38 AM, sroc112 said:

Is turkey hunting in NJ (spring) really on a lottery system for tags? Or am I reading the wrong information? 

Lottery system ended Feb. 22. However, many zones have unclaimed tags that you can purchase over the counter at a licensing agent like your sporting goods store. 
 

Hunt New York; non-resident license @ $100, turkey permit @ $10, hunt 31 days in May and you can harvest two turkeys. 

[sroc112 24]

Think I may wait until fall

[Vdep217 63]

14 hours ago, sroc112 said:

Think I may wait until fall

Fall turkey hunting is nothing like spring

[sroc112 24]

I know but not quite ready to get out there for spring. For fall od look into maybe upstate NY or PA.