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From my observations in Wa state, it seems like the areas with thick dense timber have darker Bears. As the canopy opens up the coats lighten up.
Quote from: Ironhead on January 20, 2021, 12:37:47 PMFrom my observations in Wa state, it seems like the areas with thick dense timber have darker Bears. As the canopy opens up the coats lighten up.I agree completely on this. I hunt within a couple GMUs of where you are and our hypothesis has been color phase bears blend into more exposed soils better and also wouldn't get as hot as a black coat would. However the areas I hunt were burned 20-30 years ago and still have some stumps and logs left, and the few black bears that are out there sure are hard to find amongst those. I get fooled by ole stump bears quite often!