First New Jersey Black Bear Sighting
 

We moved into our first home in June. I finally saw my first New Jersey black bear. Yesterday evening (before dark) I was walking in the tiny lot of woods adjacent to our backyard gathering some firewood (and picking up some old beer bottles). 25 yards ahead I saw a small black bear walking away from me. I got the heck out of there and retreated in the opposite direction in case "mom" was around.

This bear was either a baby or a small adult. Hard (almost impossible) to determine.

RE: First New Jersey Black Bear Sighting
 

When do the permits become available? ;)

RE: First New Jersey Black Bear Sighting
 

Where do you live ? I see about 2 a month in my yard .I live in Sparta/Andover

RE: First New Jersey Black Bear Sighting
 

Right by J&J Archery off of Route 15. I guess they come down from you along Rt. 15 and from Malhone-Dickerson.

RE: First New Jersey Black Bear Sighting
 

Where you hunting this year ? I'll be in zone 6 in back of my house,zone 5 Great Meadows/Independence TWP & zone 9 in Bernardsville?

RE: First New Jersey Black Bear Sighting
 

They are available but not through the Division. Campbell is holding the printing up.

Go to www.tnusanj.com to print them out. Sorry about the quality, it's the best I could get.

RE: First New Jersey Black Bear Sighting
 

Thanks for the link jbc :)