There was a bear season. Then there wasn't.  Then there was again.  Then there wasn't again.   Now it's back again! 

Links to NJ Fish & Wildlife: https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/bears/bear-hunting-season-information/

Here is the article from Free Range American covering the whole situation: https://freerangeamerican.us/new-jersey-hunting-season-for-bears/