olicy, which authorizes the killing of problematic bears, by broadening the definition of problematic bears. Bears that enter homes, kill livestock, attack pets, or act aggressively will be killed under her modification, as well as bears returning to areas where they once were a nuisance. This policy not only will result in fewer deaths, but also ensures a fall in reported hunting injuries. This solution, not always 100% effective, offers amore humane view in dealing with this problem. Rather than declaring open season on the entire bear population, this option of conditioning and/or euthanizing problematic bears ensures that only the bears posing as threats will suffer the consequences, whereas the peaceful bears not causing any trouble are left to remain a part of the community. The third solution to the black bear population growth is take non-violent steps to try to allow the bears to live harmoniously with society rather than kill them at all. This controversial issue of killing or not killing some of the bear population is escalating to a peak. This solution option seems less cruel, but also less effective. Many argue that the black bear has the right to be here considering that it is not an imported animal. Environmentalists, animal-rights groups and 26 North Jersey municipalities protest planned bear hunts, such as state Sierra Club President Jeff Tittel who argues the bear is one of natures last remaining symbols to stand in the way of the suburbanization of the state. Opponents challenge the bear complaint figures adding that non-lethal means especially educational programs to prevent bear feeding are all that is necessary to prevent most damage caused by bears. Dealing with the safety issues, the threats of injuries from hunting disappear with alternative plans to control the animals, including relocating nuisance bears, providing funds and training for police to deal with the problem, as well as and increasing th...
