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- Grizzly bears have a   pronounced shoulder hump.

- Grizzly bears may have silver or light-tipped guard hairs on head, hump & back; black bears may appear more uniform in colour. Both species can range in colour from blonde to black.

• The grizzly’s ears are rounded and appear smaller overall, while the black bear has pointed and more noticeable ears.
• The grizzly’s nose is pig-like in appearance; the black bear’s dog-like.
• Black bear claws are relatively short (approximately 2.5 cm in length), and are usually black. Grizzly bear claws are longer (approximately 7.5 - 10 cm in length); grizzly claws may have a light- coloured strip.
• Grizzly and black bear tracks differ significantly, although in mud or snow the tracks may be indistinguishable.

Bear Signs

• Tracks
• Bear trails (bears are creatures of habit and return to familiar areas; they sometimes step in their own tracks, leaving a trail)
• Scats
• Rolled logs and rocks (bears search for insects to eat under these items)
• Torn stumps
• Rubbed, chewed and claw-marked trees
• Diggings
• Ant hills torn open

Unlike humans, bears are opportunistic feeders who will eat almost anything, from toothpaste to ground squirrels. One way they gather food is by scavenging. They search for meals by rummaging and investigating possible food sources, and are quick to learn that when they see or smell humans, there’s a good chance food is nearby. You can help to prevent human-bear conflicts by using a few simple techniques at your campsite and while travelling in the backcountry. Minimum-impact outdoor practises will help to ensure that bear populations remain wild and viable.