Black Bear Census Update

Black Bear Census Update

October 19, 2012

Dr. Michael Sawaya and Alan Ramsey share ongoing work on a black bear census on the MPG Ranch.

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Black Bear Census Update

A “cambium tree” has its outer bark removed by a bear.

10 rub trees are identified and marked.

Construction of a "hair trap".

Remote cameras are set up at "hair traps".

Hair trap collection occurs every two weeks.

Bear Project Map

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