I did get back to the peninsula to check trail cameras and wasn’t disappointed. The video provides several tips on trail camera placement and things to look for when setting trail cameras. Bear activity is beginning to pick up with the start of bear mating cycle in Massachusetts. Sows with yearlings will start breaking up the family group and sending the cubs on their own. https://youtu.be/kIlFO_8OnTY

There is no shortage of water here in central Massachusetts. I’ll need to stay away from most beaver dams until the water recedes. A wet hike this morning checking TC’s and high waterproof boots were aa must. The forecast for next week looks good and I should be able to check all the bear bite tree sites.

Jim

Bear Bite Marking Tree

 

I returned to the peninsula last week and set up more trail cameras. A medium-large bear scented the tree from last week's cover photo. Looking forward to returning this week to check tree cameras. Stay tuned !

 In another location, a bear stripped away bark creating a very visual bite mark tree. https://youtu.be/VxNacWt9bIw

Jim