sounds like the bear has a good area to hibernate in. concidering the mild winter we are having. how was the acorn crop this year in that area? rememeber that big bears like thick areas. if i was u i would scout that area out to find out where he might be denning up at. look for old bear sign or fresh sign, like scratches on trees,scat and old logs. i found that bears like old logs.
or dead trees. like alot of other members said on here, the bear could be a male and he might leave the area when the breeding season comes in. but i would find out alot about that bear before next season come in. good luck to u.

Edited by - pabearhunter on 01/27/2002 10:36:36