Is this a black bear or grizzly

[bearsighted]

Saw this guy at Yellowstone. Is it a grizzly or black bear?

 

[-WARDOG-]

Blackie

 

[Thumper1991]

Looks like a black bear to me

 

[shootallday]

Black, can tell by the head.

 

[jjmp]

Black bear

 

[broomd]

Yep, that ain't no grizz....

 

[codyadams]

Another solid "black bear" vote.

 

[dfanonymous]

 

[Ol' Red]

Black bear

 

[Dean2]

Color phase Black Bear for sure. Kind of an odd first post by a new member but what the heck, it is fun.

 

[Scythe]

I think it is Montana that requires you to pass this exam.
Wyoming I am unsure about.

FWP :: Tests

WGFD Bear Exam

wgfapps.wyo.gov

 

[antleredacres]

I think it is Montana that requires you to pass this exam.
Wyoming I am unsure about.

FWP :: Tests

WGFD Bear Exam

wgfapps.wyo.gov

young black bear

 

[derfssor]

I find the easiest way to determine the difference is the slope of the head. Blackies are much more sloped than grizzlies and the hump is another.

 

[blacktail 8541]

Black, The head is unmistakable. I have seen quite a few of this color phase.