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Seasonal Migration Guide

Appalachian Mountains Black Bear
Sep–Nov: Fall mast season (acorns, berries) — bears travel widely and are more visible.
Canadian Rockies Grizzly / Brown Bear
May–Jul: Bears move to higher elevations following snowmelt and new growth.
Pacific Northwest Black Bear
Apr–Jun: Bears forage in lowlands for skunk cabbage and new grasses.
Pacific Northwest Black Bear
Aug–Sep: Salmon runs draw bears to rivers and streams in large numbers.
Rocky Mountains Grizzly / Brown Bear
Mar–May: Bears emerge from dens hungry and searching for early vegetation and carrion.
Rocky Mountains Grizzly / Brown Bear
Aug–Oct: Hyperphagia season — bears eat aggressively to build fat before denning.

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