Bear ID

[260Rem]

Hi folks.

Anyone have any tips about id'ing a boar over a sow other than cubs (or nuts).  Or have a recomendation on a resource where I can find this info.  Thanks again.
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[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/hunter/blackbear/education/education.php
This might work, check out videos.

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/hunter/blackbear/education/video/bear_id_part1.wvx

http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/hunter/blackbear/education/video/bear_id_part2.wvx

http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/hunter/blackbear/education/video/bear_id_part3.wvx
or try these....
I dont know if it will work, but...

[260Rem]

thanks stick.  That 3rd video is a good one. 

[GoldTip]

Easiest thing for me is to see them from the side.  A sow will look like a pear, most of her size will be located behind the ribs, lots of hips.    A boar will generally look more proportional from shoulders back through the hips.

[alwinearcher]

Easiest thing for me is to see them from the side.  A sow will look like a pear, most of her size will be located behind the ribs, lots of hips.    A boar will generally look more proportional from shoulders back through the hips.

Exactly!  A sow is going to be all hips and a boar will have longer looking legs. If it looks like a fat blob it is usually a sow. A boar has more length to him in every way, neck, legs, torso.

[260Rem]

Thank you to all those that responded especially Stik...  Not sure if I would even shoot a boar or not but at least I know what to look for.  Thanks again and good hunting.