New Jersey Black Bear Education and Safety

An in-depth video covering facts about the state's black bears including their natural history and biology, NJDEP Fish and Wildlife bear research and management, and safety tips for coexisting with black bears.
Call 1-877-WARN-DEP if you encounter an aggressive bear.
More info: njfishandwildlife.com/bears
Contents of this video
0:00 - Intro
02:39 - Black Bear Biology and Ecology
08:35 - Black Bear Research
09:37 - Bear Project Staff Trapping and Tagging
11:30 - Bear Category System
12:37 - Winter Den Work
13:19 - New Jersey's Bear Population
14:09 - Safety Tips at Home
18:06 - Safety Tips
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