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
