Two Bear Sightings Reported In Winslow Township

[dogg57]

WINSLOW Twp., N.J., (CBS) — Police say there have been two bear sightings reported in Winslow Township, Camden County on Wednesday.
The first sighting was along the Wharton Ave in the Elm section of the township this morning.
The second sighting was at about 4 p.m. in the Waterford Works section of the township. This sighting was confirmed by the police.
The bear was last seen on Pennington Ave crossing into Waterford Township. Police say this does not mean that the bear may not wander back into Winslow at any given time

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2014/06/11/two-bear-sightings-reported-in-winslow-township/

 

[Gibby]

Saturday I came across a pair of bear tracks in Wharton. I followed them for more than a mile and saw several spots where the pair dug holes foraging. It was exciting to see in person!

From what I saw, I would say it was a sow and cub.

 

[TheePackRat]

The bear was just spotted a few blocks from my house. Was seen at 3rd and Gennessee in Atco in the last hour.

 

[46er]

There were also sightings in Manchester Twnshp and Wall Twnshp over the past couple weeks.

 

[Gerania]

They're in Marlton now.

 

[PINEY MIKE]

There were also sightings in Manchester Twnshp and Wall Twnshp over the past couple weeks.

Yep, there is at least one in Whiting. Talked to a few people who had it in their yard and took some pics. Probably the one they released in Brenden Byrne last year.

 

[Broke Jeep Joe]

Union Mill and Briggs Road in Mt Laurel today if someone can guide me through posting a pic, I have one,

nevermind, got it!

 

[Broke Jeep Joe]

 

[Teegate]

It is sad that these creatures are down here. There is no place for them to live and sustainable food is only trash cans and dumpsters.

 

[Teegate]

Your pic Joe?

 

[imkms]

It is sad that these creatures are down here. There is no place for them to live and sustainable food is only trash cans and dumpsters.

Agreed, what's even sadder is the approach law enforcement etc is taking towards this animal. They have decided that unless it is in heavily trafficked areas or is otherwise causing trouble they will just monitor it. I think for the bears safety it should be tranquillized and returned to a safer area. I also think moving this bear to Wharton, as was done with last years bear, would also be a mistake.

 

[Broke Jeep Joe]

[Your pic Joe?]

A co worker snapped it, I was 5 mins behind. He gave me permission to post here

 

[46er]

It is sad that these creatures are down here. There is no place for them to live and sustainable food is only trash cans and dumpsters.

You need to research your bear facts Tee. They have a relative smorgasbord down here, probably more food available here than where they are coming from.

 

[bobpbx]

You need to research your bear facts Tee. They have a relative smorgasbord down here, probably more food available here than where they are coming from.

Your statement interests me. I'm not saying you are wrong, but I am curious as to where you get your information that the NJ Pine Barrens are a diner's delight to a black bear.

I want you to know upfront that I disagree with the NJDEP dumping bears in the Pine Barrens. They are likely problem bears to begin with, already acclimated to humans, and, I don't see the purpose. If the purpose is to relieve some of the strain from too many in North Jersey, then that begs other questions.

 

[46er]

Your statement interests me. I'm not saying you are wrong, but I am curious as to where you get your information that the NJ Pine Barrens are a diner's delight to a black bear.

Just common sense Bob. As you know they are omnivores and will eat just about anything; fruits, plants, nuts, bugs, small animals, road kill, donuts,, hikers etc., but mostly plants. Lots of all of that around. These bruins are most likely young males striking out on their own, happens every year since they began re-populating in NJ, and I have no doubts it will continue. IMO, it's a good thing, ag folks may feel otherwise. F&W offers a free DVD, "Living with New Jersey Black Bears", a pretty good video since they will soon be neighbors, if they aren't already.

 

[bobpbx]

Well, I think it sucks. I go in deep and usually alone. I'll have to make more noise and be on guard more, which hinders my freedom. Selfish? Maybe, but that's just the way I feel. Can't change.

 

[Boyd]

Funny, I am re-reading McPhee's The Pine Barrens and on page 41 he quotes an article about the pine barrens in The Atlantic from 1859

It is a region aboriginal in savagery, grand in the aspects of untrammelled Nature; where forests extend in uninterrupted lines over scores of miles; where we may wander a good day's journey without meeting half-a-dozen human faces; where stately deer will bound across our path, and bears dispute our passage through the cedar-brakes…

 

[46er]

Well, I think it sucks. I go in deep and usually alone. I'll have to make more noise and be on guard more, ....

Why? Any bruin worth his salt will smell you long before you see it and be gone, unless it's looking for a quick snack.

 

[NJChileHead]

Well, I think it sucks. I go in deep and usually alone. I'll have to make more noise and be on guard more, which hinders my freedom. Selfish? Maybe, but that's just the way I feel. Can't change.

I don't think that they will bother you. Beside other random food sources, there are tons of blueberries and huckleberries down here, I believe that they will be well fed and content. I hike occasionally in what would be considered pretty dense bear country. I've only seen a single bear here in NJ and it ran and hid behind a tree. Just my $0.02.

 

[dragoncjo]

Too much attention has been given to this bear, its not a big deal at all move on.