NJDEP| Fish & Wildlife | Bears - New Jersey Department of …
May 7, 2024 · The most common bear problem New Jersey’s residents experience is black bears getting into their garbage. Bears are attracted to neighborhoods by garbage odors, so properly securing your garbage is one of the best ways to prevent bears from becoming a …
NJDEP| Fish & Wildlife | Black Bear Harvest Data
1 day ago · Harvest data is posted each morning with the prior day’s harvest. All data is preliminary and subject to revision. Last updated October 16, 2024. *Based On 199 Tagged Bears Available for Harvest. Bear Hunting Zone information is available on the Hunting Explorer app at .
NJDEP| Fish & Wildlife | Black Bear Biology and Behavior
May 11, 2023 · In New Jersey, excellent bear habitat is found primarily within Sussex, Passaic, Warren and Morris counties. However, as the bear population increases, black bears are expanding their range both east and south. Black bear …
NJDEP| Fish & Wildlife | Black Bear Research And Management
Feb 23, 2023 · Fish and Wildlife’s overall integrated bear management strategy includes public education, black bear research and monitoring, trapping and aversive conditioning, and euthanizing bears that pose a public safety threat.
NJDEP| Fish & Wildlife | Bear Hunting Season Information
Oct 3, 2024 · Bear Management Zone boundary information is available on Fish and Wildlife’s website (Hunting/Bear Regulations) or using the Hunting and Trapping Explorer app. Permits are available online through New Jersey’s electronic licensing system or in-person at license agents. Note: Black bear management zones are different from deer management zones.
NJDEP| Fish & Wildlife | Activity Reports - New Jersey Department …
Sep 21, 2024 · Below are links to summaries of black bear sightings, nuisance and damage reported to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Summaries contain comparison data for the same period in the prior year. To report black bear damage and nuisance, call the DEP’s 24-hour, toll-free hotline at 1-877-WARN DEP (1-877-927-6337).
Black Bear Management Zones and Zone Descriptions
Sep 12, 2023 · Black Bear Management Zones and Zone Descriptions. The map and text below describe the zones open for bear hunting by properly licensed hunters possessing a Black Bear Hunting Season Permit. Click on a zone for a large version of it, …
NJDEP| Fish & Wildlife | History Of Black Bears In New Jersey
Jun 13, 2022 · Fish and Wildlife biologists began conducting research on New Jersey’s black bears in 1980. Over the last 35 years, the Garden State’s black bear population has been increasing and expanding its range southward and eastward from the forested areas of northwestern New Jersey.
NJDEP| Fish & Wildlife | 2024 Black Bear Management FAQs
Oct 9, 2024 · What do I need to hunt Black Bears in New Jersey? To hunt black bears you need a valid NJ Archery, Firearm, or All-Around Hunting license and a Black Bear Permit ($2). There is a set number of permits available for each Bear Management Zone.
NJDEP| Fish & Wildlife | Black Bear Historical Harvest Data
Feb 1, 2024 · Harvest data is posted each morning with the prior day’s harvest. All data is preliminary and subject to revision. Last updated February 1, 2024. *Based On 163 Tagged Bears Available for Harvest. Bear Hunting Zone information is available on the Hunting Explorer app at https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/bearzones/.