I do alot of bear hunting in Western MA. This year I have been eyeing a very large sow. She has 2 of this years cubs accompanying her. The cubs probably weigh about 40 to 50lbs. I would like to take the sow this fall, but I am unsure as to the status of the cubs at this age w/out their mother. Will they survive on their own at this age or should I pass on the monster sow and hope to find her again next year? Any info. would be helpful. I would feel terrible if the cubs didn' t stand a chance.

It is illegal in Mass to take a sow with cubs... and in my opinion very unethical.

I feel your pain though .. especially if she is huge. There is always next year for her .. and other bears for this year.

That should be an easy one, pass.

thanks for the info. guys. I was unaware that it was illegal. That takes care of that. I' ll try and find her next year.