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    Bear hibernation.

    When do interior black bears tend to start hibernation?

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    Re: Bear hibernation.

    It varies from year to year depending on food sources, temperatures and the individual animal.

    If a bear finds a valuable high calorie food source, it may delay going into hibernation until that food source is depleted.



    Last year we had very mild November and I had issues with a black bear chewing up my brand new blind in mid- November.

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    Re: Bear hibernation.

    Quote Originally Posted by Stone Sheep Steve View Post
    It varies from year to year depending on food sources, temperatures and the individual animal.

    If a bear finds a valuable high calorie food source, it may delay going into hibernation until that food source is depleted.



    Last year we had very mild November and I had issues with a black bear chewing up my brand new blind in mid- November.

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    If a bear is lacking in sufficient body mass, it will not go into hibernation until it's needs are sated.
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    Re: Bear hibernation.

    Thanks! I guess I should get out there and put one down pretty soon if I want sausage this winter

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