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Are all black bears hibernating?

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marcstedman
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Are all black bears hibernating?

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I was wondering if most black bears are hibernating at this time (Jan 9). It's been a pretty mild winter so far and maybe there are still some bears roaming around trails. Anyone has seen some bears lately? I haven't, was just curious...

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Marc
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mike
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Re: Are all black bears hibernating?

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Black bears usually go into hibernation around the beginning of December. But, due to the warm temperatures they have been out. Black bears do sometimes come out of hibernation for a brief period during a normal winter.

Quite a few people have been seeing tracks, scats, and sightings.
new jersey mike
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Re: Are all black bears hibernating?

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The only problem I see is if they are like me, when I wake up I'm hungry and I don't think there is really any food for them now?
mtnclimber
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Re: Are all black bears hibernating?

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Without the snow pack, they are able to dig and find nuts. The one I saw went right for where the oak trees are. He was looking for acorns.
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