BEAR in Hopatcong!!

Can some people let me know what wildlife Hopatcong has?? I know Hopatcong definitely gets deer but is there any other wildlife?? Bear, coyote, bobcats, anything?? Thanks!!

mommysc

Oct '09

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In northern Jersey there are bears, so yes, Hopatcong as well as the surrounding areas have bears. Unless you live deep in the woods you only see them every now and then. When they do come around they are usually looking for bird seed or trash and can usually be easily scared away by yelling or by a barking dog. I haven't heard of coyote or bobcats in the area. You see the occasional fox, but they are small and harmless.

I wouldn't let bears scare you away from the area. They are rare and mainly a nuisance for riping apart trash and knocking bird feeders over. TIP: set you trash out that morning and don't buy bird feeders (or at least buy high hanging bird feeders).

Travis

Oct '09

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Northern NJ is home to many omnivorous animals. Eastern coyotes, bobcats, red/gray fox, bear, golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and a variety of owls come to mind. With the exception of a bear on trash pickup day, chances are you will never see these guys unless you spend a lot of time in more rural areas.

Bill
Oct '09

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I spotted a big bear in Chester. He frightened me.

Chris
Nov '09

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Looks like an abundant acorn crop is to blame for extra bears in the area.

http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/200911...too+many+bears+

Chris
Nov '09

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