Bear Spottings In Long Valley This Week

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Bear season is in full swing, and they've made their presence in Long Valley and the surround area well-known this year. Readers have spotted bears in front yards, sidewalks, and township office lawns recently.

Have you seen a bear in your neighborhood? Send a picture and a description of when and where the sighting was to LongValley@patch.com, and you could be featured in an upcoming article!

Patch reader Dan R. saw this near at the corner of Mill Road and Schooley's Mountain the morning of June 6.

28-year-resident LuAnn Codd said she's noticed an uptick in bears recently, including the one above, but takes precautions against them.

"I the past two years we have seen more bears than ever. I don't mind them, we take the necessary precautions. We secure our garbage and take down our birdfeeders and make sure there's not a food source for the Bears. This picture will show the bear looking at the garbage can but passes it up because we have secure locks," Codd told Patch.

This guy was seen hanging out at the Washington Township Board Office June 6 by Patch reader Christine C.

Mary M. snapped this picture in a Sparta home's front lawn.

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