Sneaker Report post Posted May 31, 2014 I pulled some of my elk scouting cams, and was very very surprised to see what looks like a very large brown phase bear. The cow pic is for reference. And a big lion a mile away, and what I assume would be the same bear on a different camera. This is in 16a that doesn't have a bear season. I assume this means he is off limits? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZkiller Report post Posted May 31, 2014 Look freakin huge to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidso Report post Posted May 31, 2014 That is a tough call. I think the bears are different. First bear looks larger with a lower hanging belly, but again the ground is sloped. Looks to be a solid 300 plus or minus 50 pound bear. The second picture is closer up and does not suggest a mass similar to the bear in the first picture. Second bear is 100 pounds less in my opinion. I would tag either one for their amazing colors if they were in an open unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camoremi Report post Posted May 31, 2014 Definitely looks like 2 diff. Bears both are shooters for me, closed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneaker Report post Posted May 31, 2014 I'm curious on the "closed" units. I can only assume they only have hunts in the units that G&F determines have a healthy sustainable bear population? Do they add or take away units ever or often? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted June 1, 2014 Really helps to see their head, but based on the cow vs bear pic looks like a good one. Definitely has nice fur! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted June 1, 2014 Thought I replied on this earlier, but apparently not. I agree that it looks like 2 different bears. That first one looks absolutely huge. And with that color phase - wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
