New Jersey's black bear hunt, running through Dec. 14, has seen 48 bears killed in four days, aiming for a 20% harvest rate.

New Jersey's annual black bear hunt, running through December 14th, has seen 48 bears killed from December 9th to 12th, adding to nearly 400 killed in October. The state aims for a 20% harvest rate to control the bear population. Hunting is allowed in zones 1-5 across eight counties, with restrictions like not targeting bears under 75 pounds or those with cubs. The practice is permitted through 2028.

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