https://wgfapps.wyo.gov/bearexam/Default


Link to Wyoming sixteen question test regarding identification of Grizzlies vs. Black Bears.

That was fun to take, thanks.

This is most certainly a good idea, but it was pretty easy.

Compulsory I believe to get a bear license in Montana.

https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/te...action?testid=559639

Grizz

Cool test. It wasn’t difficult but I’m sure plenty of hunters have trouble passing it because they don’t know much about bears.

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Originally posted by Skyline:
This is most certainly a good idea, but it was pretty easy.

Not always as clear cut in the field unfortunately. No mention of claw differences in either test.

Grizz

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Originally posted by Grizzly Adams1:

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Originally posted by Skyline:
This is most certainly a good idea, but it was pretty easy.

Not always as clear cut in the field unfortunately. No mention of claw differences in either test.

Grizz

I have take both and passed them.

On dark over cast raining days with wet bears, in the same color range, in the brush.

Can make ID a bit more problematic.

If one has doubts it is best not to shoot.

Washington has had that for several years. Not difficult test if you know even a middling about bears but not every hunter does. So yes I think it’s a good idea too.

Aced it but I agree in the field it would be more difficult. I think the ears are the most notable difference.

Mark

I find the identification to be easier in the bush, never had a problem between the two that I recall.I think the test used the same old yelloow faced black bear!

The hump is the quickest and surest and patience works on that 99% the times..

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Originally posted by MARK H. YOUNG:
Aced it but I agree in the field it would be more difficult. I think the ears are the most notable difference.

Mark

Agreed it can sometimes be difficult.

I think what a test does is to try to teach the hunter to look for the differences between the two they may not have been aware of.

Besides bear Washington also has a mountain goat test that’s required if you successfully draw a tag. The purpose is to identify male vs female goats. Now that test is really worth taking.

I got 100 %. But my real test is Jake. When he says "That's the one"----I shoot. Easy.

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Originally posted by Colorado Bob:
I got 100 %. But my real test is Jake. When he says "That's the one"----I shoot. Easy.

Around here, even if your guide makes a mistake, you're the one that would be charged.

Grizz

Some places allow both the guide and shooter to be charged.

I screwed up on the cub pic in the tree. got a 94percent.

I also messed up on the cub, at first my gut said grizz but head said no

Grizzly?

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Originally posted by Skyline:
This is most certainly a good idea, but it was pretty easy.

maybe you know a little about bears too ...