Blonde Black Bear

[Upwolf]

How often do you guys see blonde bears? I think this is the first one I've seen that has been so light in color. Had two cubs with her, both dark black coats.

 

[Bucky]

Hunted Canada and had some with blonde streaks down the back. Pretty neat looking bears.

 

[DenimChicken]

It seems to be regional. Some areas I hunt I see black only, and in other areas there are way more color phase.

 

[Jethro]

Rarely here in PA. It has been a very long time since I’ve seen a blonde. IIRC

This year in WY I saw a mom with 3 cubs. She and 2 of the cubs were a mottled grayish blonde and the 3rd cub was jet black.

 

[DawnPatrol]

Western Oregon, almost never. Eastern Oregon, fairly often. Seems like wet places have fewer than dry places.