bear encounters new jersey

Want to take a nice hike in the woods? Think twice before you do that because the bear activity will be at an all-time high since they are filling up on calories to get ready for their long winter nap. Are we now overpopulated? Some say yes and that may reinstate the bear hunt in New Jersey.

It was a controversial move when Gov. Phil Murphy ended New Jersey’s bear hunt. It's no conscience that encounters have more than tripled this year and it's about to ramp up. Why? This is the most active time for our friend the black bear since they're filling up on food to prepare for a long winter’s nap.