New Jersey bear hunt underway with 249 bears already harvested
The fall season is split into two segments for 2025. The first runs Oct. 13–18 and is archery-only, with muzzleloaders allowed Oct. 16–18.
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The first phase of New Jersey's bear hunt is underway.
Here are the results so far:
Total by Hunting Zone
Zone 1: 63
Zone 2: 72
Zone 3: 75
Zone 4: 39
Zone 5: 0
Total: 249
Total Harvest by County
Sussex: 127
Warren: 53
Passaic: 20
Morris: 42
Bergen : 1
Hunterdon: 5
Somerset: 1
Mercer: 0
Total: 249
The fall season is split into two segments for 2025. The first runs Oct. 13–18 and is archery-only, with muzzleloaders allowed Oct. 16–18.
The second segment is scheduled for Dec. 8–13.
The season's length depends on harvest rates and could end early or be extended.
