Know your hears...look for a combination of characteristics! 



fwp. state, mt. usibearid 



1420 East Sixth Avenue 



P.O. Box 200701 



Helenay MT 59620 



(406)444-2535 



Grizzly Bear 



• Color varies from blond to black 



• Distinctive shoulder Hump 



• Rump is lower than shoulder hump 



• V^ice profile is dished-in between 

 eyes and snout 



• Ears are short and round 



• Front claws are 2-4 inches long, 

 slightly curved, and usually 

 visible in a track. 



Black Bear 



• Color varies from blond to black 



• No distinctive shoulder hump 



• Rump is higher than front shoulders 



• VdiCQ profile is straight between 

 eyos and snout 



• Ears are tall and pointed 



• Front claws are less than 2 inches 

 long, curved, and usually not 



visible in a track. 



