turkey hunting area · New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Turkey Hunting Area 16 (South)
New Jersey, United States
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About Turkey Hunting Area 16 (South)
Turkey Hunting Area 16 (South) is a turkey hunting area in New Jersey, United States, set by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 2,185 km² (844 mi²). Towns inside it include Atlantic City, Pleasantville, Hammonton, Somers Point, Ventnor City and Absecon.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- 16
- Area
- 2,185 km²
- Area (miles)
- 844 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 945 km² of public or protected land inside it, 43% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Division of Parks and Forestry | 507 | 23% |
| Division of Fish and Wildlife | 167 | 8% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 137 | 6% |
| Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge | 124 | 6% |
| EDWIN B. FORSYTHE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 124 | 6% |
| New Jersey Conservation Foundation | 58 | 3% |
| New Jersey Natural Lands Trust | 31 | 1% |
| Atlantic County | 14 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 56 | 3% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wild turkey | Apr 24, 2027 to May 15, 2027 | males source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 26, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027 | males, draw source |
| Wild turkey | May 1, 2027 to May 1, 2027 | males, draw source |
| Wild turkey | May 3, 2027 to May 7, 2027 | males, draw source |
| Wild turkey | May 8, 2027 to May 8, 2027 | males, draw source |
| Wild turkey | May 10, 2027 to May 14, 2027 | males, draw source |
| Wild turkey | May 15, 2027 to May 15, 2027 | males, draw source |
| Wild turkey | May 17, 2027 to May 21, 2027 | males, draw source |
| Wild turkey | May 17, 2027 to May 28, 2027 | males source |
| Wild turkey | May 22, 2027 to May 22, 2027 | males, draw source |
| Wild turkey | May 24, 2027 to May 28, 2027 | males, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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Next to it in the same unit system
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What HuntGrid shows for Turkey Hunting Area 16 (South)
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Turkey Hunting Area 16 (South)?
About 2,185 km² (844 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Turkey Hunting Area 16 (South)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 945 km² of public or protected land, 43% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Division of Parks and Forestry. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Turkey Hunting Area 16 (South)?
This page lists 11 seasons a person has checked against New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Turkey Hunting Area 16 (South)?
In the same unit system: Turkey Hunting Area 14 (Central), Turkey Hunting Area 15 (South) and Turkey Hunting Area 22 (South).
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Sources
Unit boundary: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDEP GIS). Licence: NJDEP Data Distribution Agreement. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
This map was developed using New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Geographic Information System digital data, but this secondary product has not been verified by NJDEP and is not state-authorized or endorsed.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.