Black
bears are the largest land mammal in New Jersey. They are an integral
part of the state's natural heritage and a vital component of
healthy ecosystems.
Since the 1980s the Garden State's black bear population
has been increasing and expanding its range both southward and
eastward from the forested areas of northwestern New Jersey.
Within the most densely populated state in the nation, black
bears are thriving and there are
now confirmed bear sightings in all 21 of New Jersey's
counties.
Division of Fish and Wildlife personnel use an integrated
approach to managing New Jersey's black bear population, fostering coexistence between people and bears.
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