Bear Hunting Season Opens in New Jersey Despite Controversy New Jersey’s annual black bear hunting season has begun, sparking debate over the state’s wildlife management practices. Officials say the hunt is necessary to control the rising bear population, which has led to increased human-bear encounters. However, Conservation groups argue that hunting is not the solution to the issue. The first phase of the hunting […] https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/bear-hunting-season-opens-in-new-jersey-despite-controversy/