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Rozack
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FYI got this email DEP Urges Steps to Reduce Chance of Nuisance Encounters with Bears
Below is the text of a news release from NJ DEP Commissioner Bob Martin regarding steps residents can take to reduce the risk of bad encounters with bears. The release is on the DEP website at http://www.state.nj.us/dep/newsrel/2010/10_0033.htm .
With black bears now entering their most active period of the year as they search for food and mates, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today urged residents to follow some simple precautions to reduce the risk of bad encounters with bruins.
"A black bear seen in a residential area should not be considered a problem, as long as it is behaving normally and not posing a threat," Commissioner Martin said. "However, bears that learn to associate food with people can become habituated to easy sources of food and become a nuisance as they forage for more. So the best thing to do is to not give bears the opportunity to equate you or your property with food.
"Naturally you should never feed a bear," Commissioner Martin said. "But the most common problem is bears feeding on garbage. Properly securing your garbage is one of the best ways to prevent bears from looking at your property as a food source."
Feeding a bear is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 per offense.
The proposed New Jersey Comprehensive Black Bear Management Policy developed by the state's Fish and Game Council and approved by Commissioner Martin emphasizes managing black bears through research and monitoring, non-lethal and lethal control of problem bears, public education on co-existing with bears, law enforcement to reduce conflicts between bears and people, and a controlled hunt.
Commissioner Martin offers the following tips to avoid conflicts with bears:
* Use certified bear-resistant garbage containers if possible. Otherwise, store all garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids and place them along the inside walls of your garage, or in the basement, a sturdy shed or other secure area.
* Wash garbage containers frequently with a disinfectant solution to remove odors. Put out garbage on collection day, not the night before.
* Avoid feeding birds when bears are active. If you choose to feed birds, do so during daylight hours only and bring feeders indoors at night. Suspend birdfeeders from a free-hanging wire, making sure they are at least 10 feet off the ground. Clean up spilled seeds and shells daily.
* Immediately remove all uneaten food and food bowls used by pets fed outdoors.
* Clean outdoor grills and utensils to remove food and grease residue to minimize odors. Store grills securely.
* Do not place meat or any sweet foods in compost piles.
* Remove fruit or nuts that fall from trees in your yard.
* Properly installed electric fencing is an effective way of protecting crops, beehives and livestock.
* If you encounter a bear remain calm and do not run. Make sure the bear has an escape route. Avoid direct eye contact, back up slowly and speak with a low, assertive voice.
* Black bear attacks are extremely rare. Should a black bear attack, fight back. Do not play dead.
Report bear damage, nuisance behavior or aggressive bears to the Wildlife Control Unit of the DEP's Division of Fish and Wildlife at (908) 735-8793. During evenings and weekends, residents should call their local police department or the DEP Hotline at (877) WARN-DEP.
To learn more about New Jersey's black bears and ways to avoid problems with them, visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/bearinfo.htm .
Below is the text of a news release from NJ DEP Commissioner Bob Martin regarding steps residents can take to reduce the risk of bad encounters with bears. The release is on the DEP website at http://www.state.nj.us/dep/newsrel/2010/10_0033.htm .
With black bears now entering their most active period of the year as they search for food and mates, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today urged residents to follow some simple precautions to reduce the risk of bad encounters with bruins.
"A black bear seen in a residential area should not be considered a problem, as long as it is behaving normally and not posing a threat," Commissioner Martin said. "However, bears that learn to associate food with people can become habituated to easy sources of food and become a nuisance as they forage for more. So the best thing to do is to not give bears the opportunity to equate you or your property with food.
"Naturally you should never feed a bear," Commissioner Martin said. "But the most common problem is bears feeding on garbage. Properly securing your garbage is one of the best ways to prevent bears from looking at your property as a food source."
Feeding a bear is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 per offense.
The proposed New Jersey Comprehensive Black Bear Management Policy developed by the state's Fish and Game Council and approved by Commissioner Martin emphasizes managing black bears through research and monitoring, non-lethal and lethal control of problem bears, public education on co-existing with bears, law enforcement to reduce conflicts between bears and people, and a controlled hunt.
Commissioner Martin offers the following tips to avoid conflicts with bears:
* Use certified bear-resistant garbage containers if possible. Otherwise, store all garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids and place them along the inside walls of your garage, or in the basement, a sturdy shed or other secure area.
* Wash garbage containers frequently with a disinfectant solution to remove odors. Put out garbage on collection day, not the night before.
* Avoid feeding birds when bears are active. If you choose to feed birds, do so during daylight hours only and bring feeders indoors at night. Suspend birdfeeders from a free-hanging wire, making sure they are at least 10 feet off the ground. Clean up spilled seeds and shells daily.
* Immediately remove all uneaten food and food bowls used by pets fed outdoors.
* Clean outdoor grills and utensils to remove food and grease residue to minimize odors. Store grills securely.
* Do not place meat or any sweet foods in compost piles.
* Remove fruit or nuts that fall from trees in your yard.
* Properly installed electric fencing is an effective way of protecting crops, beehives and livestock.
* If you encounter a bear remain calm and do not run. Make sure the bear has an escape route. Avoid direct eye contact, back up slowly and speak with a low, assertive voice.
* Black bear attacks are extremely rare. Should a black bear attack, fight back. Do not play dead.
Report bear damage, nuisance behavior or aggressive bears to the Wildlife Control Unit of the DEP's Division of Fish and Wildlife at (908) 735-8793. During evenings and weekends, residents should call their local police department or the DEP Hotline at (877) WARN-DEP.
To learn more about New Jersey's black bears and ways to avoid problems with them, visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/bearinfo.htm .
6thElement
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I shot that photo while riding out in California, just getting everyone used to what the local signs will look like 😀
wlee
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I still do NOT believe we have mountain lions in the tate of NJ.But others disagree,yet we have seen no proof.Much like the "jersey devil".
I was deer hunting in Andover about 8 years ago and many members at the property had said they saw a big Mountain lion and my first though was "yea right" until opening day of the season. At daybraek I saw what looked like a mountain lion but it was 200-250 yards and walking away and I did not have time to raise my gun to use the scope for a better look but I was pretty sure what I saw. About 20 minutes later and only 50 yards directly in front of me in the middle of the field was a very big Mountain lion walking from my right to my left. I put my gun on the rest and whistled and he stopped instantly and looked directly at me. His sense of direction from the whistle sound was dead on and I dont think he ever saw me . He was so close that my field of view in my scope was completely filled by his face, It was a big male and he stared at me for a minute or so then continued walking until he was out of sight. I never saw him again. IT WAS A MOUNTAIN LION. I tell people and they give me a look like I have 2 heads so I dont really say much about it anymore.I will say this I would rather see 10 bears than 1 lion because they are very sneeky and will attack you before a bear would if they are hungry. New york state and Pennsylvania has had them for years so there is no reason they cant be here.
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