Bear closing NJ park brings back fatal maulingBear closing NJ park brings back fatal maulingA bear sighting in Tourne County Park Tuesday was eerily reminiscent of a tragedy that occurred in 2014.Jeff DeminskiJeff Deminski
NJ says 328 bears killed in first part of state's 2020 bear huntNJ says 328 bears killed in first part of state's 2020 bear huntThe second segment will unfold in December, in what could be New Jersey's final bear hunt, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.Associated PressAssociated Press
Bear hunt begins again Monday — It could be NJ's last for a whileBear hunt begins again Monday — It could be NJ's last for a whileThe bear hunt is authorized under a 5-year plan approved in 2015, meaning an update is needed next year. That gives Gov. Phil Murphy a chance to veto it.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Check out these bears fighting in RockawayCheck out these bears fighting in RockawayThis is a really cool video of the bears grappling and it doesn’t look like they’re play fighting.Bill DoyleBill Doyle
Bear enjoying a swim across Lake Hopatcong caught on videoBear enjoying a swim across Lake Hopatcong caught on videoApparently he didn’t get the “no swim” advisory.Bill DoyleBill Doyle
Bears brawling on front lawn caught on videoBears brawling on front lawn caught on videoIt’s New Jersey. So maybe you’ve seen a bear. Maybe you’ve been surprised around the corner of your garage. Chances are you've never seen this!Jeff DeminskiJeff Deminski
Foolish activists try saving dangerous bearFoolish activists try saving dangerous bearAnimal rights activists are showing once again they think of human life as 'less than.' Certainly less than a particular bear in Vernon, NJ.Jeff DeminskiJeff Deminski
NJ Bear hunt started Monday, nobody's happyNJ Bear hunt started Monday, nobody's happyFour anti-hunting protesters were arrested Monday to start the festivities of bear season here. The hunters aren't happy either.Dennis MalloyDennis Malloy
Governor Murphy wants bears to die a slow, painful deathGovernor Murphy wants bears to die a slow, painful deathMore unintended consequences of 'humane, caring, progressive' policies.Dennis MalloyDennis Malloy
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