New Jersey bear hunt underway with 249 bears already harvested
The fall season is split into two segments for 2025. The first runs Oct. 13–18 and is archery-only, with muzzleloaders allowed Oct. 16–18.
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Oct 17, 2025, 4:22 PM
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Here are the results so far:
Total by Hunting Zone
- Zone 1: 63
- Zone 2: 72
- Zone 3: 75
- Zone 4: 39
- Zone 5: 0
- Total: 249
Total Harvest by County
- Sussex: 127
- Warren: 53
- Passaic: 20
- Morris: 42
- Bergen : 1
- Hunterdon: 5
- Somerset: 1
- Mercer: 0
- Total: 249
The fall season is split into two segments for 2025. The first runs Oct. 13–18 and is archery-only, with muzzleloaders allowed Oct. 16–18.
The second segment is scheduled for Dec. 8–13.
The season's length depends on harvest rates and could end early or be extended.