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Bear Sightings Surge in NJ; Residents Urged to Secure Trash

11/13/2025

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In northern New Jersey, bear sightings have increased, with Wayne reporting a bear damaging bird feeders.
Julia Van Sickle, a resident, encountered a bear in her yard and photographed it.
Local officials advise residents to secure trash and limit bird feeding to reduce bear attraction.
In New York State, the black bear hunting season begins on November 15, and wildlife experts say keeping properties clean deters bears.

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In northern New Jersey, bear sightings have increased, with Wayne reporting a bear damaging bird feeders.
Julia Van Sickle, a resident, encountered a bear in her yard and photographed it.
Local officials advise residents to secure trash and limit bird feeding to reduce bear attraction.
In New York State, the black bear hunting season begins on November 15, and wildlife experts say keeping properties clean deters bears.