Grizzly Season (Spring) is Arriving
p.1 #1Grizzly Season (Spring) is Arriving
Its finally starting to turn a little green and the snow is going (well coming and going).
I have seen 3 male grizzlies so far this year. The famous Boss in Banff (closing in on 30 years),Bear 181 (2002 male) , and today another grizzly that I am not familiar with.
The Boss would not pose well through the trees for me.
Here is one bad one of Bear 181, who took off too quick for a good picture.
And here are my desparate shots of a new male bear in Kananaskis. Excuse the quality but I am excited by the prospect of Spring. I even put my snowshoes away today.
Comments and feedback would be appreciated. But the light was very challenging and the distances far. And he was not very cooperative.
Scott
1 - Bear 181 (Male 2002) - Running from his Portrait Session
2 - Today's Grizzly
3 - Today's Grizzly
4 - Today's Grizzly avoiding his Portrait
Edited on Apr 27, 2026 at 11:12 PM · View previous versions
I have seen 3 male grizzlies so far this year. The famous Boss in Banff (closing in on 30 years),Bear 181 (2002 male) , and today another grizzly that I am not familiar with.
The Boss would not pose well through the trees for me.
Here is one bad one of Bear 181, who took off too quick for a good picture.
And here are my desparate shots of a new male bear in Kananaskis. Excuse the quality but I am excited by the prospect of Spring. I even put my snowshoes away today.
Comments and feedback would be appreciated. But the light was very challenging and the distances far. And he was not very cooperative.
Scott
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1 - Bear 181 (Male 2002) - Running from his Portrait Session
Canon EOS R5m2 RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens 481mm f/8.0 1/1000s 800 ISO -0.3 EV
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2 - Today's Grizzly
Canon EOS R5m2 RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens 277mm f/7.1 1/1000s 4000 ISO -0.3 EV
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3 - Today's Grizzly
Canon EOS R5m2 RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens 250mm f/6.3 1/1250s 4000 ISO -0.3 EV
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4 - Today's Grizzly avoiding his Portrait
Canon EOS R5m2 RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens 258mm f/6.3 1/1250s 16000 ISO -0.3 EV
Edited on Apr 27, 2026 at 11:12 PM · View previous versions
Apr 27, 2026 at 11:04 PM
p.1 #2Grizzly Season (Spring) is Arriving
But then he ran into some food from about 500'
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Canon EOS R7 EF600mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III lens 840mm f/7.1 1/800s 12800 ISO -0.3 EV
Apr 27, 2026 at 11:07 PM
p.1 #3Grizzly Season (Spring) is Arriving
The last of a not great bunch of excitement. He is looking a bit skinny after not eating for 5 months or so.
But the spring is coming!!!
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But the spring is coming!!!
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Canon EOS R7 EF600mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III lens 840mm f/5.6 1/1250s 3200 ISO -0.3 EV
Apr 27, 2026 at 11:09 PM
p.1 #4Grizzly Season (Spring) is Arriving
Hi Scott,
Good to see you posting. 2, 3, 5 and 7 are my picks
Morris
Good to see you posting. 2, 3, 5 and 7 are my picks
Morris
Apr 28, 2026 at 06:08 AM
p.1 #5Grizzly Season (Spring) is Arriving
Very good sequence of images, nicely done.
Apr 28, 2026 at 10:11 AM
p.1 #6Grizzly Season (Spring) is Arriving
Nice set. I'm heading to Yellowstone/Tetons next month, looking forward to getting my griz fix!
Apr 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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p.1 #7Grizzly Season (Spring) is Arriving
morris: Glad you like the set. Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Scott
louie champan: Glad you like the sequence. Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Scott
cohenfive: Yellowstone before the crowds arrive and the bears/bison are out is my favourite time. Have fund. Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Scott
louie champan: Glad you like the sequence. Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Scott
cohenfive: Yellowstone before the crowds arrive and the bears/bison are out is my favourite time. Have fund. Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Scott
Apr 29, 2026 at 08:20 AM
p.1 #8Grizzly Season (Spring) is Arriving
Wonderful warm=up shots, Scott!
Douglas
Douglas
Apr 29, 2026 at 02:07 PM
p.1 #9Grizzly Season (Spring) is Arriving
Wow ! You found a very active bear Scott. These are great !
Gary
Gary
Apr 30, 2026 at 12:13 PM
p.1 #10Grizzly Season (Spring) is Arriving
douter: Glad you like the warm up shots. Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Scott
sum1sgrampa: It is great and the greatness is the season has started. Thank you for the feedback. Much appreciated. Scott
sum1sgrampa: It is great and the greatness is the season has started. Thank you for the feedback. Much appreciated. Scott
May 03, 2026 at 10:46 AM
p.1 #11Grizzly Season (Spring) is Arriving
Not a bad subject to keep your distance with Scott! These are BIG bears 
The size of those foot pads and claws is amazing. Be safe, have fun, keep sharing please
Karl
The size of those foot pads and claws is amazing. Be safe, have fun, keep sharing pleaseKarl
May 03, 2026 at 01:08 PM
p.1 #12Grizzly Season (Spring) is Arriving
Karl Witt wrote:
Not a bad subject to keep your distance with Scott! These are BIG bears The size of those foot pads and claws is amazing. Be safe, have fun, keep sharing please
Karl
sorry for the tardy - thanks!. My daughter just delivered me a ganddaughter in Austin. But next week its Grizzlies in Prince Rupert, Grizzlies in Telegraph Cove, and wolves on Cape Scott. Glad you like the bears.
Not a bad subject to keep your distance with Scott! These are BIG bears
The size of those foot pads and claws is amazing. Be safe, have fun, keep sharing pleaseKarl
sorry for the tardy - thanks!. My daughter just delivered me a ganddaughter in Austin. But next week its Grizzlies in Prince Rupert, Grizzlies in Telegraph Cove, and wolves on Cape Scott. Glad you like the bears.
May 12, 2026 at 08:42 AM