nj bears

New Jersey wildlife officials say there's been a sighting of a bear that walks upright on its two hind legs, and has become a social media darling.

A 78-year-old northern New Jersey man on trial for fatally shooting a bear and her two cubs was defending his wife and himself, he and his attorney said Monday.

Thanks to listener Mike for sending in this photo.

Michele Pilenza was in studio today, filling in for Judi with Dennis and talked about an encounter her husband Alan had with nature this morning.

Once again, I feel like I'm not a real New Jerseyan.

A bear in a tree delayed the start of school Friday morning at a high school in North Jersey.

By Bill Doyle A recent article in USA Today reports that bear sightings are on the increase in the U.S., with New Jersey being one of the states logging the most.

Authorities say a car struck and killed a bear cub on a northern New Jersey highway.

So much has been made of the bear hunts in NJ lately that Jim thought he'd add his own photo of when he went  on a hunting trip. Jim found this photo and wanted to share with the listeners.

Do we really still need law on the books that tells us that it is illegal to feed bears?