I know it's a grim thought but maybe if a blackie tangles with a human and causes a substantial injury, the sentimate of the general public will change and bear hunting will return to Jersey. It's sad that this is what it takes for common sense to prevail. Without hunting, the bear population will continue to grow and at the same time the human population is growing and so are the demands on the land. As developement of land continues one of two things is going to happen. There will be more negative bear/human interactions or the DNR will spot the problem before it explodes the New Jerseyians will get a bear season.

I hope the later happens before some inocent child is mistaken for yogies pick-a-nik baskett.