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Hitting the Brakes: Fall Deer Rut is Peaking, Making NJ Roadways High-Risk Zones

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Deer Danger Alert! Why Your NJ Commute Just Got Scarier—The Fall Rut is Here & Daylight Saving’s End is the Deadline

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Saddle River NJ, The beautiful scenery of New Jersey in the fall comes with a hidden hazard: the annual white-tailed deer rut, or mating season. This period, which ramps up from late October to mid-December, dramatically increases deer activity near and on roadways, posing a significant risk to motorists across the state.

With decreasing daylight and the upcoming change to Daylight Saving Time, drivers need to be more vigilant than ever, especially during peak commuting hours.

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ACTIVE FALL PERIOD FOR BLACK BEARS BEGINS IN NEW JERSEY

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Ridgewood NJ, The fall season means New Jersey’s black bears are on the move foraging for food in preparation for the winter denning season. New Jersey Fish and Wildlife is reminding the public to adhere to guidelines for removing potential food sources and avoiding interactions with black bears.

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New State Record Hybrid Striped Bass Caught in Monskville Reservoir

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Monskville Reservoir NJ, John Vayda caught the new state record Hybrid Striped Bass in Monskville Reservoir on October 9, 2022. The fish weighed 16 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 31 inches in length with a girth of 23 inches. It replaces Bill Schmidt’s 1999 record hybrid that weighed 16 pounds, 4 ounces.

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New Jersey Fish and Wildlife : Trout in the Classroom Registration is Open!

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Ridgewood NJ, Trout in the Classroom registration is now open for the 2022-2023 school year. Consider joining this hands-on science-based program that currently reaches 40,000 students a year! Raise rainbow trout from eggs to fingerlings to release while discovering the importance of clean, cold water not only for trout but also for other organisms – including people!