New Jersey plans to reinstate its controversial annual black bear hunt. 'While I committed to ending the bear hunt, the data demands that we act now to prevent tragic bear-human interactions,' Gov. Murphy said.
"While I committed to ending the bear hunt, the data demands that we act now to prevent tragic bear-human interactions," Gov. Murphy said.Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat who has long opposed the hunt, announced Thursday that the state's Fish and Game Council will meet next week to consider game code amendments that would allow the hunt's resumption starting next month.
The proposed game code amendments would bar hunters from killing cubs under 75 pounds and bears traveling in family packs with cubs below 75 pounds. There will also be restrictions on baiting. "While I committed to ending the bear hunt, the data demands that we act now to prevent tragic bear-human interactions," Murphy said."This is a betrayal of the public trust for political purposes." said Jeff Tittel, the former longtime leader of the state's Sierra Club chapter. "Gov. Murphy is doing the hunt as emergency rule. However, he will not sign an emergency rule for climate change. flooding, cleaning up toxic sites or protecting our drinking water.
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