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Credit Pacific Service Union There have been many notable figures splashed across the pages of The New Jersey Herald this year; but none have been reported on as often, or caused as much controversy, as the New Jersey black bear.

328 killed in hunt, 18 euthanized by the Division of Fish and Wildlife, 11 by WCU (Wildlife Control Officers), six by police officers, one by a farmer, 55 motor vehicle, eight tagged New Jersey bears killed in Pennsylvania and seven New Jersey tagged bears killed in New York. A total of 434 bears killed in 2003.

Credit First Service Union Bears have been the topic of more stories, headlines and letters to the editor than any other creature, human or otherwise, this year. The bears, whether loved or hated, elicited a reaction out of many county residents and for that reason, The New Jersey Herald staff has chosen the New Jersey black bear as our newsmaker of the year.

Maine has a bear population of 23, 000, although it has not seen the sudden surge in numbers as in New Jersey. Rogers says that is because bears in New Jersey reproduce before the females reach age 4, conpared with age 6 in Minnesota and age 11 in northern Canada. Female bears can produce litters every two years, and a New Jersey bear will give birth to three or four litters before bears in Canada even begin to take an interest in mating, Rogers said.

Card Credit Mobile Service It (the black bear) is special in the area because of a great comeback, said Lori Space Day, a zoologist at Space Farms, in Beemersville..

formal educators will learn about the natural history of black bears in New Jersey, findings from current research and practical activities and information to be used in a classroom setting. The program includes a PowerPoint presentation, on session. All participants will have access to Black Bear Trunks chock full of bear artifacts for use back at school. Teacher can receive 3 professional development credits.

Card Credit Discover Service The state bear population was practically wiped out at one point, but has been steadily rising since the 1980s. The state Division of Fish and Wildlife has estimated the population to be as high as 3,000 in the northwest corner of the state. The divisions research shows that the breeding black bear population has been expanding and now encompasses 2,643 square miles, 121 municipalities in 14 counties.

The Sierra Club, and the state Department of Environment Protection have already said, though, that the pinelands would be a suitable natural habitat for the bears. The resolution was placed on the agenda for the freeholders' meeting next week. The issue of relocating black bears to southern New Jersey is not new, having actually been included by the state in its list of options for bear control in 1997. It has risen to the fore, however, related incidents in northern New Jersey.

Credit Public Service Union The bear is remarkable because of its ability to adapt, Day said.

Dozens of wildlife advocates gathered at the State House yesterday to urge legislators to pull the plug on a black bear hunt scheduled for December. year moratorium on black bear hunting will be heard next week in the state Senate Environment Committee. Members of the Sierra Club, Humane Society, Animal Rights Alliance, Bear Education And Resource (BEAR) Group and others sympathetic to the cause of New Jersey's largest predators joined forces to send a clear message to legislators.

Card Credit Processing Service Alongside an increasing population, come increasing problems. The state received nearly 1,400 black bear complaint calls this year. The complaints ranged from raids on garbage bins to home entries and livestock kills. The largest increases were in serious incidents; there were 58 home entries, nine vehicle entries, 21 attempted home entries and 53 vehicle strikes.

Center Credit Service Union Despite the nuisance complaints, the bear was a pretty popular character in Sussex County. It was the focus of protests and candlelight vigils and even a couple of fasts.

Card Credit Service Wireless But Day said that the animal is not a fuzzy, cuddly creature, as sometimes perceived.

Credit Security Service Union The black bear is a wild animal and is not friendly toward humans, Day said. The largest omnivore in the state, it is an opportunistic scavenger that has learned to adapt to its surroundings, she said.

Credit Report Service Dont be afraid of the bear, but respect the bear, Day said. Its raw power is unbelievable.

Blogspot Com Christian By Jennifer Lilly
NJ Herald - 12/31/2003

Topic: Black Bear

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