black bear management zone · New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Bear Management Zone 5
New Jersey, United States
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About Bear Management Zone 5
Bear Management Zone 5 is a black bear management zone in New Jersey, United States, set by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 1,644 km² (635 mi²). Towns inside it include Madison, Somerville, Bound Brook, Pompton Lakes, Lincoln Park and Manville.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- 5
- Area
- 1,644 km²
- Area (miles)
- 635 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 280 km² of public or protected land inside it, 17% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other or unnamed managers | 56 | 3% |
| Somerset County | 47 | 3% |
| Division of Parks and Forestry | 38 | 2% |
| GREAT SWAMP NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 32 | 2% |
| Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge | 32 | 2% |
| Hunterdon County | 19 | 1% |
| Division of Fish and Wildlife | 15 | under 1% |
| New Jersey Natural Lands Trust | 10 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 126 | 8% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Dec 7, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026 | firearm source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Bear Management Zone 5
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Bear Management Zone 5 (black bear management zone)?
About 1,644 km² (635 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bear Management Zone 5?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 280 km² of public or protected land, 17% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Bear Management Zone 5?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Bear Management Zone 5?
In the same unit system: Bear Management Zone 3, Bear Management Zone 4, Bear Management Zone 6 and Bear Management Zone 7.
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Sources
Unit boundary: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDEP GIS). Licence: NJDEP Data Distribution Agreement. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
This map was developed using New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Geographic Information System digital data, but this secondary product has not been verified by NJDEP and is not state-authorized or endorsed.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.