Council OKs emergency NJ bear hunt; Murphy still won't allow itCouncil OKs emergency NJ bear hunt; Murphy still won't allow itFish and Game Council cites "imminent peril" if there isn't a bear hunt. But Gov. Phil Murphy would have to sign off and prefers a nonlethal approach.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Hunters, foes agree: Murphy wrong on bears (though reasons vary)Hunters, foes agree: Murphy wrong on bears (though reasons vary)At the first Fish and Game Council meeting since Gov. Phil Murphy barred this year’s bear hunts from state lands, he was criticized from both sides.Michael SymonsMichael Symons