Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Identifying bear cubs: A guide to identifying bear cubs as defined in regulation

  • Reference: McDonough, T. J., M. E. Taras, R. R. Dorendorf, K. L. Nicholson, R. T. Shideler, C. J. Brockman, C. L. Westing, R. T. Churchwell, S. R. Germain, C. J. Stantorf, et al. 2024. Identifying bear cubs: A guide to identifying bear cubs as defined in regulation [staff guide]. Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, Fairbanks.
  • Audiences: Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Christopher J. Brockman, Roy T. Churchwell, Ross R. Dorendorf, Sara R. Germain, Anthony L. Hollis, Thomas J. McDonough, Kerry L. Nicholson, Richard T. Shideler, Cory J. Stantorf, Nathan J. Svoboda, Mike E. Taras, Charlotte L. Westing
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  • Keywords: Black bear, Ursus americanus, brown bear, grizzly bear, Ursus arctos, sealing, skull, teeth, claws, identification, cub, yearling
  • Link: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/home/library/pdfs/wildlife/research_pdfs/identifying_bear_cubs_staff_guide_5_1_24.pdf (PDF)
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  • Primary Authors: Thomas J. McDonough
  • Programs: Wildlife Education
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  • Publication Types: Guide
  • Regions: Region I - Southeast Alaska, Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska, Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska, Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Black Bear, Brown Bear
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals
  • Title: Identifying bear cubs: A guide to identifying bear cubs as defined in regulation
  • Topics: Identification (e.g., antler size, type, sex)
  • Year: 2024

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