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Offline Demonical

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How big is this grizzly?
« on: May 10, 2007, 06:21:29 AM »
Sourdough? Whatcha think?





FYI this grizzly was photographed (this week) along the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper, Alberta.
My own guess would be that it's between 7-1/2' to 8', not too sure about weight... maybe 650-700 lbs?
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Re: How big is this grizzly?
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2007, 06:27:58 AM »
Here's a slightly enhanced pic for ya Rog. ;)

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Re: How big is this grizzly?
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2007, 06:42:06 AM »
While I'm no bear expert, that's a big bear.  Look at the size of the head compared to the size of the body.  The head looks tiny in comparison.  Like I said I'm no expert but I think that bear will go 7.5 to 8 ft. nose to tail.  It is definately a trophy animal.  Also check out the depth of it's belly.  Heavy animal, I would easily believe this is a fall bear, not a spring animal.  It wintered over very well.
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Re: How big is this grizzly?
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2007, 07:04:35 AM »
7 1/2 give or take a little.
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Re: How big is this grizzly?
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2007, 01:54:13 PM »
These days, thats a big bear. I would guess 700 lbs which these days is real big. Not many of those 1000 pounders around anymore.
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