New Jersey: Scientists say black bear population can't be controlled without hunt

[Gunco]

New Jersey's black bear population has soared to nearly 3,500, a level that can no longer be controlled solely by non lethal methods, a wildlife biologist said today as the state Fish and Game Council adopted a management policy recommending a six day hunt in December.

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[sjohnson]

I know there are those who disagree, but I tried deer hunting ONCE in NJ. Never again. I have never felt a fear of fellow hunters except in the Garden State. Many, MANY are sane, rational people who keep the home fires burning, but the loons, my god, the loons scare the bejesus outta me.