With the spring black bear hunt quickly approaching in Idaho, it seems like a good time to briefly discuss field judging techniques.  I’m sure there are a lot of different opinions out there, but my most reliable cues to a bear’s size all revolve around one trait,  large head equals small bear, small head equals

Even though the ground is still white outside, we are already busy making preparations for this spring’s bear hunt in Idaho.  With a full slate of bear hunters ready to get out in the woods, we’re sure to drag in some big color phase bears again this spring. A combination of high bear numbers and a