| Title |
Description |
On-line |
Mail |
Know the Bear Facts (pdf, 235kb) |
A brochure developed for those living, camping, hiking or fishing in bear country. Includes bear facts, how to minimize the likelihood of conflict and what to do if you encounter a bear. |
Yes
(pdf, 235kb) |
Yes |
Sabe Los Hechos Sobre Ochos (pdf, 230kb) |
Spanish version of above brochure. |
Yes
(pdf, 230kb) |
Yes |
Black Bear Damage and Nuisance Prevention (pdf, 373kb) |
Brochure highlighting ways to prevent and minimize problems with bears. |
Yes
(pdf, 373kb) |
No |
Know the Bear Facts for Kids (pdf, 845kb) |
An activity and information guide which includes what to do if kids encounter a bear. |
Yes (pdf, 845kb) |
Yes |
Be Bear Aware Poster (pdf, 96kb) |
Poster on being a good neighbor in bear country |
Yes
(pdf, 33kb) |
No |
| Bear Necessities of Safety |
A coloring book produced in cooperation with Sussex County's 4-H Lions, Tigers and Bears Oh My! Club. |
Yes |
No |
| Garbage Guidelines |
A flyer distributed to residents of "bear country" with tips on how to manage their garbage. |
Yes |
No |
Black Bear Sighting/Incident Report Form (pdf, 35kb) |
Tell our biologists about any bears that you have seen. |
Yes (pdf, 97kb) |
No |
| Black Bears in New Jersey |
A "slide show" about black bears in the Garden State. |
Yes |
No |
On-line brochures are in black & white to avoid large file size and lengthy download time.
To receive print copies of any of the available information or to receive bulk quantities of the available materials, please contact Michelle Ruggiero at 908-637-4125 or Michelle.Ruggiero@dep.state.nj.us.