Are there bears in Princeton New Jersey?

“While bear sightings are not unusual in Princeton, especially this time of year, they none the less create concern,” Sgt. Mike Cifelli said. Campus police first spotted a bear on the grounds of the university around 2:30 a.m. Saturday.

Where are the bears in NJ?

Bears have been sighted in all 21 counties but are most heavily concentrated in the northwestern part of the state. New Jersey has held a bear hunt annually every fall since 2020, but Gov.

Are there bears in Mercer County NJ?

The County of Mercer and the Mercer County Park Commission was notified of a recent bear sighting in Lawrence Township in the area of Mercer Meadows Park between Cold Soil and Keefe Roads.

Where do black bears live in New Jersey?

Black bears live in mixed hardwood forests, dense swamps and forested wetlands. They prefer areas with dense cover. In New Jersey, excellent bear habitat is found primarily within Sussex, Passaic, Warren and Morris counties.

Are there bears in Hopewell NJ?

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — Reports of bear sightings in Hopewell Township and Pennington over the past 24 hours has prompted a warning from police: leave them alone. “The department would like to remind everyone to remain ‘bear aware,'” police posted on Facebook. Remain calm and never run from a bear.

Are bears overpopulated in NJ?

Sightings and nuisance reports about black bears more than doubled in New Jersey from 2019 through 2020. “The bear population is exploding, and with it, bear-human conflicts are on the rise like never before,” said Cody McLaughlin, a spokesman for the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance.

Are there a lot of bears in NJ?

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. 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.

Are there bears in Hackettstown NJ?

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — A 200-pound black bear in Hackettstown forced three schools to be locked down Tuesday morning. The bear was spotted around 7:30 a.m. in a back yard on Warren Street across from the entrance of Hackettstown High School, 1010 WINS’ Steve Sandberg reported.

Are there bears in Middletown NJ?

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Coyotes, seals and now a bear have all been spotted in Middletown Township. A bear was sighted Thursday night in the area of Nut Swamp Road, the Township said in a statement. The bear, believed to be approximately 200-250 pounds, was located climbing a tree in a homeowner’s yard.

Are there bears in the Pine Barrens?

The Pine Barrens today is home to 34 species of mammals. Share: The Pine Barrens lost its top predators black bears, cougars and wolves, long ago to hunting and trapping, though black bears are still seen occasionally.