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Kill count up to 246 as New Jersey bear hunt enters fifth day

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A bear hunt approved by the state to help reduce the number of black bears in New Jersey has killed at least 246 so far, with two days of hunting to go, officials reported Thursday.

The hunt, which led to the arrests Wednesday of four animal rights activists for allegedly interfering with hunters, ends Saturday.

"I think it's been a successful hunt," said Martin McHugh, director of the state Division of Fish and Wildlife. "The hunters have been conducting themselves well, the numbers are consistent with what we expected. So far, so good."

According to the state, 16 bears were killed Thursday, 28 Wednesday, 66 Tuesday and 136 on Monday, the opening day of the season.

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Kill count up to 246 as New Jersey bear hunt enters fifth day [View All]