Yukon Hunting - Department of Environment - Government of Yukon

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Black Bears
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Is it a black bear or a grizzly?
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Female black bears with cubs, and all cubs, are protected from hunting.
A black bear cub includes any black bear that is less than two years old.
Any black bears found together in autumn are a female and cub family group.
They are protected. A female black bear may hide her cubs in a tree for up to
five hours while she feeds. So please take the time to make sure that the bear
you are hunting is alone.
Bait: It is unlawful to use bait for bear hunting.
Attaching the Seal
Black Bear Grizzly Bear
1. Highest point of back is over the hind
legs. No prominent shoulder hump.
2. In profile, muzzle is straight
and long.
3. Front claws are dark coloured,
relatively short and well curved.
Black bear seals can be attached to the hide or skull. See page 11 for more information
about seals.
Compulsory Submission
When you kill a black bear, you must deliver the complete skull to a
Conservation Officer or wildlife technician no later than 15 days after the
end of the month in which the black bear was killed (or upon the
request of a Conservation Officer).
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1. Highest point of back is muscular
hump over front shoulders.
2. In profile, brow gives face a dished
or concave look. Not as well defined
in yearlings.
3. Front claws are light coloured, 10 cm
long or longer, slightly curved.