Saturday, December 19, 2020

Bear Den Scouting

 



It’s been a busy month checking bear den prospects and old den sites. So far no luck! As I wrote this article a major nor’easter has dumped twelve inches of snow in central Massachusetts. The likelihood of finding an occupied den is growing slim. The fieldstone den that has housed a sow with cub(s) the previous two winters was vacant when I checked it last weekend. One bear a month ago did pass by the entrance and showed interest in at least the scent that was lingering. A porcupine has been using the site.

So unless a bear has found the field stone den prior to the storm, I’ll be snowshoeing looking for other den possibilities.

Not all is lost. A bobcat has been seen in the area. Maybe it take up residence come mating season.

 

Jim


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