Bear Skulls

[1/2 slam]

I've never bothered hunting bears. In fact I've only killed one black bear. I was asked a question recently,by a co worker,that I couldn't answer.

Aside from the obvious size difference are there any other differences between grizzly and a black bear. I'm talking skinned out here.

Lets say you have a huge black and a small grizz skull would you be able to tell?

Thanks

[BiG Boar]

Top back molars are usually over an inch in length on a grizzly. Black bears are under 1 inch

[Barracuda]

its also a different shape

[Stone Sheep Steve]

There's also a difference in the # of holes in one area of the skulls for the nerves. Just can't remember which is which:confused:.

SSS

[greenhorn]

As I recall, I think the nasal length to overall length ratio is different as well.

[SHAKER]

I'll let you know tomarrow....... but I know my grizz skull has what looks like a pellet hole in the top of his head???? Maybe some chicken hunter had a close encounter?

[cavebear]

grizzly skull is the one with camo stuck in the teeth :)

[Caveman]

grizzly skull is the one with camo stuck in the teeth :)

Or a chewed sandal, with an over whelming granola overtone.

[Downwind]

Or a chewed sandal, with an over whelming granola overtone.

http://media.avclub.com/images/articles/article/46437/grizzly-man_M_jpg_627x325_crop_upscale_q85.jpg

[warnniklz]

http://media.avclub.com/images/articles/article/46437/grizzly-man_M_jpg_627x325_crop_upscale_q85.jpg

don't you mean
http://www.bearnovascotia.ca/Full%20Pictures/Bear%20Scat%20(3.jpg

[1/2 slam]

Thanks for the input guys