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 ...

A New Jersey appellate court heard arguments Tuesday ... federation "and the governor appoints," and when it comes to black bear regulations, "the commissioner's ruling is still subject to review." ...