In early 2022 I was able to spend a couple hours with Andy Tri. Andy is the leader of the Minnesota Black Bear Research Project. Black Bear research in Minnesota has been ongoing since the late 1970's and early 1980's. Through Bear collaring, tons of valuable information has been gained about Minnesota's Black Bear population. Andy shares his vast knowledge of Minnesota's Black Bears and their history, and what he hopes for the future!
Video Topic Breakdown
0:43-2:35 Hibernation and Cub birth
2:36-7:20 Spring Habits, first year of Cub life
7:21-12:30 Summer Diet, preferred food, caloric intake
12:31-15:00 Fall Diet, preferred foods
15:01-21:00 Late Fall, Hunting, Bear migration
21:01-28:04 Preferred habitat, locations, Den Location and reproduction info
28:05-35:00 Bear Management, Management history and home range extension.
35:01-38:32 Harvest Success and Quota, No Quota info
38:33-42:25 Individual Bear Migration Stories
42:26-46:20 Den making Info
46:21-48:00 Bear Mortality Rates and typical lifespans
48:01-50:00 Average Bear Sizes
50:01-54:16 Hunting Popularity, How seasons and limits are set
54:17-58:32 Collared Bears, Ear tags Purposes
58:33-1:00:00 Regulated Hunting Purposes, Hunting Impacts
1:01:00-1:07:44 Baiting Benefits, Purposes, Toxic Baits
1:07:45-1:08:47 Wolves and Bear Interaction
1:08:48-1:10:30 Bear senses, smell, eyesight and hearing
1:10:31- End Viewer Questions
29 сен 2024
