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Bridgewater Chapter:

Wed., May 6th, 7-9 pm
Somerset County Public Library Room A

1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater


Blairstown Chapter:

Wed., May 20, 7-9 pm

Blairstown Public Library

4 Lambert Rd., Blairstown

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HIGHEST PRIORITY:

Written comments needed
in opposition to sale of
additional bear hunt permits


Even though the bear season  is currently closed, the Fish & Game Council has proposed the sale of additional bear hunt permits. We need you to write a letter in opposition to this amendment.


Click here to download a sample letter.


The Division’s proposed game code amendment would mean that additional bear hunt permits may be purchased should a hunter is unsuccessful in killing a bear with their original permit. To review the Division’s proposed game code in whole, visit:

www.nj.gov/dep/rules/notices/040609b.html


The Game Code Legal Public Comment period runs to June 5th. Comments received after that day will not be included with the final report of testimonies that records public opinion.


Hunting clubs are organizing to facilitate letters from their hunter members. Therefore, we need a letter from everyone to ensure we have an equal voice for bear protection  and opposition to the Game Code. 


Please write and ask your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers to also support this timely issue.


Send Game Code comments to:


Mr. David Chanda

Director Div. Fish & Wildlife

Dept. of Environmental Protection

Doc. # 05-09-03/718

P.O. Box 400 • Trenton, NJ  08625-0400


Please copy DEP Commissioner Mark Mauriello and

Governor Jon Corzine on your letters:


Governor Jon Corzine

Office of the Governor

P.O. Box 001 • Trenton, NJ  08625


Commissioner Mark Mauriello

Dept. of Environmental Protection

C-401 E. State Street

P.O. Box 402 • Trenton, NJ  08625


Please send the BEAR Group a copy of your letter for our files.

BEAR Group,  P.O. Box 918,  Hewitt, NJ  07421.


Florida Biologist Saves

Black Bear from Drowning:


It’s the difference between our guys and their guys... When Adam Warwick of Florida Fish & Wildlife saw the recently tranquilized bear bolt into the Gulf of Mexico, he did the unimaginable: He swam 25 yards into the harbor and single-handedly dragged the 375-pound, 6.5’ tall bear to safety! Adam, if you’re ever in New Jersey, can we buy you dinner?

 

Non lethal bear management backed by science


Dr. Edward Tavss, PhD, of Rutgers University researched the effectiveness of hunting vs. a non-violent approach (public education and bearproof containers) to managing bears. His findings show that hunting shows ZERO effect in reducing bear complaints. In fact, EVERY site he evaluated where hunting was used, complaints about bears increased. However, at EVERY site where a non-lethal approach was used, complaints dropped significantly.


For a synopsis of Dr. Tavss’ study in his own words, click here. For his complete study, click here.


Thank you Governor Corzine!


Please call and/or write Governor Corzine and thank him profusely for his firm stance on nonlethal black bear management.

Governor Jon Corzine

P.O. Box 001, Trenton, NJ 08625

609-292-6000