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Bear Activity Spiking in North Jersey: Why Your Backyard Grill Might Be Attracting Unwanted Guests

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Wake Up and Smell the Trash: NJ DEP Issues Critical “Bear Aware” Warning as Black Bears Exit Winter Dens

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Ridgewood NJ, Spring has officially sprung in New Jersey, but birds and flowers aren’t the only things emerging. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is issuing an urgent reminder to residents: Black bears are officially awake, they are hungry, and they are heading for your neighborhood in search of an easy meal.

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NJ Fish and Wildlife: During the next two weeks 80% of the fawns will be born

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Ridgewood NJ, in the spring and summer months, people may find what appears to be sick, injured or orphaned wildlife and every year the lives of many young animals are disrupted. Well-intentioned people may attempt to “save” these animals while most often the mother is nearby, officials said.

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Coyotes are Once Again Being Reported in the Village of Ridgewood and Other Municipalities Around Bergen County

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Ridgewood NJ, word around the Village is that coyotes have been reported in many back yards . According to NJ Fish and Wildlife ,Eastern coyotes differ from their western counterparts with a larger average size and various color phases, including blonde, red and black. Past interbreeding between wolves and coyotes may be responsible for the larger size and color variations in our eastern coyote. In New Jersey, adult coyotes range in weight from 20-50 lbs. and exceptionally large ones may be up to 55 lbs. Coyotes adjust well to their surroundings and can survive on whatever food is available. They prey on rabbits, mice, birds and other small animals, as well as young and weakened deer. They also consume carrion (decaying tissue). They are tolerant of human activities and rapidly adapt to changes in their environment.

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Turkey Inflation Hits Thanksgiving

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Ridgewood NJ, Turkey might be the focus dish of Thanksgiving, but this year, the bird is getting attention for an entirely different reason. Thanks to a raging bird flu – highly pathogenic avian influenza, to be exact – wreaking havoc at farms across the U.S., this holiday staple is in short supple.

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Bow Season For Deer Opens Saturday, October 29th

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Ridgewood NJ, the Permit Bow Season opens Saturday, October 29, and if you have purchased your antlerless deer zone permit but haven’t yet purchased a buck permit for permit bow season, you have until 11:59 p.m. Saturday to do so. The buck permit will still be available with the initial purchase of an antlerless deer zone permit after the season opens.

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Fall Trout Stocking begins Tuesday ,October 6 in 2020

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Ridgewood NJ, Fall trout-stocking during the second and third weeks in October has become of the most popular stocking programs offered by Fish and Wildlife, particularly since 2006 when the Division began stocking only larger two-year old trout. Anglers enjoy the additional fish provided by the Division as well as the opportunity to fish the waters of New Jersey during one of the most beautiful times of year. The big fish, cool water, great weather and spectacular scenery combined to make the fall season what many consider to be New Jersey’s premium trout fishing season.

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How to Plan for a Perfect Fishing Weekend

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Planning a perfect fishing trip requires more than simply stuffing all your gear in your car trunk and driving to the nearest body of water. Amateur fishermen must factor in many things to enjoy the pleasures of this enjoyable and relaxing recreational activity. Now, regardless of your level of experience, we’ve put together a useful guide outlining everything there is to consider in order to prepare for the ultimate fishing weekend, alone, or with your favorite company!

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MOTORISTS TO BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS ON ROADWAYS AS DEER MATING SEASON BEGINS

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Ridgewood NJ, according to NJ Fish and Wildlife , drivers are urged to use extra caution and watch for white-tailed deer as deer mating season gets underway and darkness arrives earlier, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today.

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