So Far No Takers ! - Bear Den Check

 

The four  pictures above were previous bear dens. I was hoping at least one bear might use one of these   this year. Still a little time left. Two years ago a sow with three yearlings settled into the fieldstone (pic#4)  den  late December,

Three of the four dens have porcupine activity with droppings or trail cameras capturing a porky scent marking. This might be a factor. Pic #2 had no porcupine activity and appeared to have bedding raked up to the opening. I'll go back and check it after Christmas. The area is thick with no shortage of ticks.

Jim