Re: Ungulate Saviors ...... Do you contribute?
Originally Posted by
Stone Sheep Steve
Different locations can have different factors driving populations.
pre-zackerly. Bears are omnivores and opportunists and territorial. Any bear that has a protein based buffet laid out in his home turf will make the choices that suit him and his frame of mind and nutritional needs.
And this is why each area must be studied
To what end? To say Bear A eats meat and Bear B eats greens
Studies are good to get students ejumacated, but unfortunately seldom do the results end up in on-the-ground benefits.
IIRC the Alaska cull is concentrated on the ungulate calving range, likely the very spot the bear would choose a protein diet.
The same reason I hunt predators in the same place I hunt deer.........call me selfish )
Never say whoa in the middle of a mud hole