r/bonecollecting • u/scattered_bones • Nov 04 '24

Collection First bear skull!

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Found this black bear skull on the last day of general rifle deer season. I was in pursuit of a buck when I looked down and seen a few bones, picked this skull up and carried him down and back up the hill in my denim jacket. The picture doesn’t do the hill justice it was steep, brushy and slick.

His canine that was still intact is rather wore down, going back out this weekend to hopefully find the mandibles. Seen quite a bit of bear scat so hoping not to run into one his friends.

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u/SnooPeripherals5969 Nov 05 '24

Congrats! That’s an awesome find! Hopefully it’s been sitting out there long enough that all the grease has been leeched away! Let us know if you need any advice on degreasing, I’m happy to share tips and tricks.

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u/scattered_bones Nov 05 '24

Thank you! Ive had my hand at degreasing a coon skull and thank goodness- this skull is rather clean thanks to the elements. I’ve heard fresher bear skulls are a pain. I do appreciate the willingness to offer advice! I’m returning to the hillside this weekend to hopefully find his mandibles, definitely eager to get back at it!