A large black bear straddles himself on a buckrail fence to reach ripe hawthorn berries. These berries, along with grass, roots and grubs. are essential for bears trying to fatten up for their upcoming winter hibernations

A large black bear straddles himself on a buckrail fence to reach ripe hawthorn berries. These berries, along with grass, roots and grubs. are essential for bears trying to fatten up for their upcoming winter hibernations. (Wyoming Truth photo by Matt Stirn)