Bear 



Identification 



Test 



For each question, fill in the 



correct circle on the enclosed 



answer card and send it to FWP. 



4. Remember, not all black bears are black colored and even a 

 grizzly bear can be very darkly colored, almost black. Is this a 

 brown-phased black bear? 



A. yes, it is a black bear B. no, it is a grizzly bear 



8. Remember, look for the presence ot a shoulder hump, the size 

 and shape of the ears, and the shape of the facial profile. Is this a 

 grizzly bear? 



A. yes, it is a grizzly bear B. no, it is a black bear 



12. There should be little doubt about the identity of this bear, look 

 for a combination of characteristics. Is this a grizzly bear? 



A. no, it is a black bear 



B. yes, it is a grizzly bear 



1. Hair color and body size can be misleading characteristics to 

 identify a bear. Instead, examine the size and shape of the ears on 

 this bear. Is this a brown-phased black bear? 



A. no, it is a grizzly bear B. yes, it is a black bear 





5. This bear is a good example of why hair color is a misleading 

 characteristic to identify a bear. Instead, examine the size and shape 

 of the ears. Is this a grizzly bear? 



A. yes, it is a grizzly bear 



B. no, it is a black bear 



9. Always look tor a combmation of characteristics (shoulder hum 

 ears, facial profile). Is this a grizzly bear? 



A. no, it is a black bear 



B. yes, it is a grizzly bear 



13. Always take your time to tdcnii;^ a bear. This bear ' 

 some extra time. Is this a grizzly bear? 



A. no, it is a black bear 



B. yes, it is a griz 



2. Remember, hair color can be a misleading characteristic to 

 identify bears. Is this a blonde-phased black bear? 



A. yes, it is a black bear B. no, it is a grizzly bear 



6. Rarely do you get a good broadside view of a bear like this 

 one. No matter what view you have, always use a combination of 

 characteristics to identify a bear. Is this a black bear? 



A. yes, it is a black bear 



B. no, it is a grizzly bear 



10. The shape of the facial profile tells you if this is a black bear o. 

 a grizzly bear. Is this a grizzly bear? 



A. yes, it is a grizzly bear 



B. no, it is a black bear 



14. Don't rely on hair color to identifv i h' 

 combination of physical characteristics 

 color. Is this a black bear? 



use a 

 IS black in 



A. no, it is a grizzly bear 



B. yes, it is J black bear 



3. Some large black bears and grizzly bears are difficult to tell apart. 

 Is this a brown-phased black bear? 



A. no, It is a grizzly bear 



B. yes, it is a black bear 



7. This is a female bear with her yuung or the year. In Montana, 

 it is illegal to shoot a grizzly bear and any female black bear 

 accompanied by young. Are these black bears? 



A. no, they are grizzly bears 



B. yes, they are black bears 



11. This is a large Montana bear. T.iki' i(-ur ;imi- tu idemii\ this be.ir 

 and remember, don't shoot unless you are absolutely sure it is not a 

 grizzly bear. Is this a black bear? 



A. yes, it is a black bear B. no, it is a grizzly bear 



15. Remember, don't shoot unless you are absolutely sure it is not a 

 grizzly bear. Is this a black bear? 



A. no, it is a grizzly bear 



B. yes, it is a black bear 



