Bear Smart Durango led a hike in fall bear habitat on Sat. Oct. 3rd, where we saw sign of bears including acorn and chokecherry scat, older scat from earlier in the bear season, tracks, claw marks on pine and aspen trees, bear trails and more. Some of the tracks and scat were very recent.
A rubbing post with bear hair and bite and claw marks began the sign of bear activity. The wind conditions were perfect for all to survive the bear pepper spray talk and demonstration as well. (click on photos for larger versions).
Part of the group stands next to a bunch of bear tracks in the wash, some of the tracks being very recent.
Group photos alongside the bear tracks in the wash.
Fresh bear scat consisting of mainly chokecherries. Notice the purplish color and the telltale round buckshot-sized seeds.
Looking at older bear claw marks on aspen trees.
We all learned a bit more on how black bears live in the wild. The host much enjoyed the great company and extends a very special thanks to all for your enthusiasm, good spirits and tales - and for sharing a really nice morning in the woods.
p.s. for those of you on the hike, here is a photo of elk chew marks on aspen from last spring for comparison.
To see more photo examples of bear sign from our area visit here on our facebook page.
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