Former state Sen. Raymond Lesniak argued in court that the council running the hunt gives too much power to a private group ...

State officials estimate that upwards of 3,000 black bears roam the northwestern region of New Jersey. The population is expected to reach 4,000 by 2027. Those numbers have nearly doubled in six ...

Black bear sightings have been confirmed in all 21 New Jersey counties. While black bears tend to be wary of people, New Jersey Fish & Wildlife urges residents not to feed, approach or run from ...

In his latest attempt to stop bear hunting in New Jersey, former state Sen. Raymond Lesniak makes his case before the state Appellate Division.

Although South Jersey is expected to bear the brunt of Tuesday’s snow, North Jersey residents are still bracing for a winter ...

The 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood raised $355,000 for Special Olympics New Jersey, organizers said. It has 1,056 registered plungers, with many participating as teams. Elizabeth ...