Is this a rub?

[Jagermeister]

That y friends is a bear marking pole. More than one bear's been at it. more or less a territorial thing.

[dapesche]

I'd hunt elk there

[jlirot]

That y friends is a bear marking pole. More than one bear's been at it. more or less a territorial thing.

Maybe least expert on here - but I thought this was a bear pole as well.

[slowjo]

if you inspect the rub closely there's a good chance of finding hair stuck to the trunk. then you'll have a better idea of what creature did the work. Any other sign nearby? droppings? scat? tracks?
i haven't seen too many bear rubs that have the bark removed like that, mostly just the bark rubbed to a smooth shiny finish.
i'd put money down that it's an elk rub.

[hippieinthewoods]

Awesome. Very moose-ey area so moose sounds likely

[northof49]

Yup.....elk

[knighthunter]

I say elk. I've seen many in elk country.

[Drillbit]

Elk or moose.

Deer usually rub smaller trees than that one (i have seen them that size tho) and not as high off the ground