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Black bears are not true hibernators and may be active throughout the year. Prevent bear encounters by securing garbage and other attractants. Learn More >
To report black bear damage and nuisance behavior, call the DEP’s 24-hour, toll-free hotline: 1-877-WARN DEP (1-877-927-6337)
Black Bear Research
NJDEP’s Fish and Wildlife is responsible for protecting and managing New Jersey’s wildlife. In fulfillment of this responsibility, the agency is studying and managing a growing black bear resource while minimizing interactions with people.
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Black Bear Management Overview
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. Nonlethal bear management strategies are used to reduce the number of human interactions with bears.
