Nine break-ins in any town are going to cause alarm. When black bears are the culprits, that may be a bit more concerning. However, when your town sports a 'Bear Task Force', you probably have some level of expectation for this type of invasion.
With so many more sightings across the Garden State, it's important for residents in New Jersey to know what to do if they should encounter a black bear.
A bear that made its way into a Denville home was shot Monday before escaping into the woods, according to reports. A bear that made its way into a Denville home was shot Monday before escaping into the woods, according to reports.
State officials will have mercy on both parties — the man won't face any charges even though he voluntarily entered the cave while on a hiking trip with three Boy Scouts, including his son.
Once the winter sets in many people in New Jersey think they don’t have to worry about black bears because they’re all hibernating. Contrary to popular opinion, black bears don’t hibernate in the Garden State, they torpor and there’s a big difference.
With aggressive black bear sightings becoming more common, at least one wildlife expert believes there a possibility that this behavior can be passed down from adult bears to their cubs.
Last year, 272 black bears were killed in the state’s six-day hunt. One influential lawmaker said that was 272 bears too many.
He has a plan to minimize black bear intrusions into places where people live, and he said the ultimate goal is to end the need for any future hunts...