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717 July 2021 NPS photo 2022 Bears of Brooks River book page 52

717 July 2021 NPS photo

Adult Female

Year First Identified:  2016 as 2.5 year-old subadult

Year Last Observed: 2023

Offspring Of:  Not known at this time, however there is speculation that 717 could possibly be the female runt from 409 Beadnose's 2012 litter of spring cubs.  

Known Litters of Cubs:  0 (as of 2023)

Genetics Study Samples Obtained:  There were no known darting attempts, successful or unsuccessful, of 717 by Ranger Michael Saxton in 2016 or 2017.  


Identification:[]

2017 Bears of Brooks River book:  717 is a small bear with a shaggy dark blond coat.  Her ears are light, rectangular, and placed on the top of her head.  Her muzzle is skinny, upturned, and tapered to a point.  Her eyes are set close together.

2018 Bears of Brooks River book:  717 is a small bear with a shaggy blond coat. Her legs skinny and lighter than her body. Her ears are light, rectangular, and placed on the top of her head. Her muzzle is skinny, upturned, and tapered to a point. Her eyes are set close together.

Distinctive Behaviors:[]

2017 Bears of Brooks River book:  717 survives by exercising caution around other bears and by capitalizing on scavenging opportunities. She was seen in July eating scraps of salmon along the cut bank and riffles area. In the fall, she was observed fishing the cut bank and lower river.

Subadult bears like 717 are the underdogs of the bear world. Relegated to the least preferred fishing locations, 717 must consume enough calories to make it through winter, in addition to fueling her growth into adulthood. During this time she must remain vigilant of other bears that may prey on her. Though subadulthood is a time of struggle, young bears like 717 are adaptable, smart, and fully capable of succeeding. 

2018 Bears of Brooks River book:  A small subadult, 717 survives by exercising caution around other bears and by capitalizing on scavenging opportunities. She was seen in July eating scraps of salmon along the cut bank and riffles area. In the fall, she was observed fishing the cut bank and lower river.

Subadult bears like 717 are the underdogs of the bear world. Relegated to the least preferred fishing locations, 717 must consume enough calories to make it through winter, in addition to fueling her growth into adulthood. During this time she must remain vigilant of other bears that may prey on her. Though subadulthood is a time of struggle, young bears like 717 are adaptable, smart, and fully capable of succeeding.

Life History:[]

2012:  Spring Cub with 409 Beadnose & Littermates (500 Indy), Specualted[]

717 is believed to possibly be the smallest (runt) of 409 Beadnose's 2012 litter of three spring cubs.

2013:  Yearling with 409 Beadnose & Littermates (500 Indy) Speculated[]

717 is believed to possibly be the smallest (runt) of 409 Beadnose's 2012 litter of three spring cubs.

2013 Season:[]

Park visitors Stu & Jor captured this photograph of 409 Beadnose's smallest yearling with a magpie; If 717 is 409's runt from her 2012 litter this is a photograph of 717.  409's 2013 yearlings can also be seen in these photographs by Stu & Jor:  Photo #1 & Photo #2.  In this photograph by Stu & Jor, 409 Beadnose's runt is in the foreground.

409 Beadnose and her 3 yearlings (500 Indy and 717 are believed to be two of them) can be seen in the beginning of this video by Kara Stenberg.  The other bears are 402 with 3 spring cubs (503 Cubadult is one of them), 32 Chunk, and 32 Chunk and 89 Backpack playfighting.:

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Brooks Bears In Camp 2013 by Kara Stenberg-0

Gregg Burch captured this video during the 2013 season (published September 22, 2013).  409 Beadnose and her 3 yearlings (500, the largest & the runt, possibly 717) can be seen often during this wonderful footage.:

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Brooks River-Katmai National Park 2013 Season by Gregg Burch-3

July 2013:[]

Eva Thiemann's July 2013 video of 409 Beadnose and her 3 yearlings (500 Indy is believed to be the largest & 717 is believed to be the smallest / runt).:

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Bear cubs fighting for salmon (409 Beadnose & yearlings) July 2013 video by Eva Thiemann-1

2014:[]

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2015:  []

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2016:  2.5 Year-Old Subadult, 1st Year Identified[]

717 was initially classified as a 2.5 year-old subadult in 2016.

July 2016:[]

717 was observed sporatically in July 2016 according to Ranger Leslie Skora, the 2016 KNP&P bear monitor.  

2016.07.17:  717 was observed in the early morning hours on 07/17/16, video by Erum Chad (aka Erie):

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Unknown subadult(bear)? 273 & Velcro & Ranger on road 2016-07-17 Early morning-0

August 2016:[]

2016.08.01:  717 videos by Brenda D. Note: Videos unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnails left for context.

Part 1:  

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08.01.2016 - Name that Bear Part 1 717 video by Brenda D

Part 2:

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08.01.2016 - Name that Bear Part 2 717 video by Brenda D

September 2016:[]

2016.09.26:  Ranger Leslie Skora discusses 717 during this live chat with Ranger David Kopshever.:

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Ranger Leslie and Ranger Dave - Katmai National Park - Live Chat September 26, 2016

October 2016:[]

2016.10.25:  Approximately 20:40 into this live chat video, Ranger Leslie discusses 717:

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End Of Brown Bear Season Katmai National Park - Live Chat October 25, 2016

2017:  3.5 Year-Old Small Subadult[]

717 made her debut in the 2017 Bears of Brooks River book on page 35:

July 2017:[]

2017.07.19:  717 video by Erum Chad (aka Erie):

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Bear 717? Silver bear RW cam Brooks Falls Katmai July 19, 2017 video by Erum Chad (aka Erie)

23:32:  717 and ? in the riffles at approximately 23:32 AKDT video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA):

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Unknown and 717 July 19, 2017 23 32 video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA)

2017.07.26: 

717 video by Victoria White:

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Beautiful 500 Indy or 717 at Brooks Falls ~ 2017 07 26 video by Victoria White

St mango also captured video of 717 on 7/26/2017.

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500 or 717? 2017 07 26, video by st mango

Cam viewer snapshots:

2017.07.30:  717 in the riffles video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.

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07.30.2017 - 717 in the Riffles by Brenda D

August 2017:[]

2017.08.04 or prior: Kara Stenberg captured three 8/4/2017 photos of 717, #1, #2 and #3. The photos were posted on Brooks Lodge's Facebook page on 8/4/2017.

Please request Kara Stenberg's permission prior to using her photographs!

2017.08.05 or prior:  Kara Stenberg captured two 8/5/2017 photos of 717, #1 and #2. The photos were posted on Brooks Lodge's Facebook page on 8/5/2017. Please request Kara Stenberg's permission prior to using her photographs!

717 video by Melissa Freels, 8/5/2017.

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Bear 717, August 5, 2017 by Melissa Freels

717 video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.

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2017 08 05 23 53 34 The Silver Bear 717..Chunk takes notice by Brenda D

2017.08.06 or prior: Kara Stenberg captured an 8/6/2017 photo of 717. The photo was posted on Brooks Lodge's Facebook page on 8/6/2017. Please request Kara Stenberg's permission prior to using her photographs!

2018:  4.5 Year-Old Subadult[]

717 was included in the 2018 Bears of Brooks River book on page 34.:

2018 Season:[]

717 can be seen at the beginning of this video by Dobby Man published August 19, 2018.:

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Brooks Falls, Alaska. 2018 season by Dobby Man

Vsylvie18 captured 717 in a video that was published on 8/24/2018. 717 can be seen at 1:25-1:48, 2:39-2:55 and 4:26-4:34.

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Brook fall Alaska 2018, video by vsylvie18-0

On April 28, 2019 (610 & 717 day on the cam comments), cam viewer, cam op, and volunteer in park (VIP), Stacey shared her 717 story from her time volunteering for 6 weeks at Brooks Camp during the 2018 season.:

"When I first saw 717 at Brooks in July 2018, I thought she was 500 Indy -- not just because of the blonde ear tips, but also because of the way she walks!

I've always thought that 500 Indy has a very distinctive walk. She has kind of sashays -- I think she swings her hips like Jessica Rabbit!

And I believe 717 has that same swing in her giddyup.

(Am I the only one who's noticed this? I look forward to hearing your thoughts.)"

Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this video of 717 observations during the 2018 season.:

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Bear 717 2018 Season by Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd)

JG shared these snapshots (#1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 , #7 , #8 , #9 , #10 , #11 , #12 , #13 , #14 , #15 , #16 , #17 , #18 , #19 , #20 & #21 ) captured during the 2018 season between July 4, 2018 and September 30, 2018.:

Martin Kirsten (outdoor_mk) posted a 2018 Instagram video of 717 on 5/18/2019.

Tyler Arnestad 2018 Instagram photo of 717 standing on a rock.

Olddude posted 2018 snapshots of 717 on 4/15/2020.  Snapshots #1, #2 and #3.

July 2018:[]

2018.??.??:  Olddude shared July 2018 snapshots of 717 on 4/15/2020, #1 and #2 .

2018.07.??: Backcountry Journeys Facebook posted a photo of 717 standing tall on 7/17/2018. They also posted a photo on 7/17/2018 of 717 (left) playing with another bear.

2018.07.03:  717 was observed during the July 3, 2018 19.00 play-by-play with Mike Fitz and Ranger Andrew LaValle from the Brooks Falls wildlife viewing platform. 717 is observed and identified by Mike Fitz at 27:31-28:55, video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.

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07.03.2018 - Mike Fitz and Ranger Andrew LaValle Play by Play, video by Brenda D-0

2018.07.04:  717 video by Erum Chad (aka Erie).:

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Beadnose cubs now sub adult and bear 717 2018 07 04 Brooks falls Katmai by Erum Chad (aka Erie)

2018.07.05:  NWBearLove92 shared photos of 717 in chat on 4/15/2020, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6. Please request NWBearLove92's permission prior to using any of their photographs!

2018.07.13-7.14:  Claus Cramer 7/13-7/14/2018 photos of 717, #1, #2, #3, #4 (right) and #5 (right). Photo #1 was taken on 7/13/2018. Photos #2-5 were taken on 7/14/2018.

435 Holly with her two yearlings, 717, and various other sows & cubs video by Birgitt:

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435 & Cubs on Island with 717 Various Sows & Subs 2018-07-13 by Birgitt-0

Sue C's video of 717 with 435 Holly and her two yearlings.:

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Awwwww, Subadult (717) Shadows Holly (435) and Her Cubs. by Sue C

2018.mid-July: Theresa Bielawski shared four mid-July 2018 photos of 717 on 4/22/2021, #1, #2, #3 and #4. "And here are a few of 717 from mid-July 2018."

Please request Theresa Bielawski's permission prior to using her photographs!

2018.07.16: Sébastien Defaut's 7/16/2018 photo of 717.

2018.07.19:  717 at the falls video by Erum Chad (aka Erie).:

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Bear 717 Silver Brooks Falls Katmai 2018 07 19 by Erum Chad (aka Erie)

Lani H also captured 7/19/2018 video of 717 eating at the island.

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717 eating salmon on the island 7 19 2018, video by Lani H

2018.07.26:  717 is seen approaching the falls to beg 128 Grazer for fish in this 7/26/2018 video by Birgitt.

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717 Begging for 128 Grazer's Fish 2018-07-26, video by Birgitt

2018.07.29:  717 has the scritchies video by Rockatte:

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717 has the scritchies - July 29, 2018 06 35AKDT by Rockatte

2018.07.30:  KCanada shared this snapshot of 717.:

August 2018:[]

2018.08.02:  717 ("Silver bear") is enjoying 854 Divot's leftover salmon when 128 Grazer wanders by and scares her off. But 128 Grazer doesn't really want the fish and heads to the falls...to close for Divot's taste. At which point another young bear slides in and claims the fish in this video by Birgitt:

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Much Ado About Divot's Fish 2018-08-02 by Birgitt-0

717 fishies and scritchies video by Rockatte:

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717 fishies and scritchies - Aug. 2, 2018 11 05AKDT by Rockatte

KCanada shared this snapshot of 717.:

Mckate captured this closeup video of 717 on 8/2/2018.

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02 Aug 2018 717 Silver Closeup, video by mckate

2018.08.03:  Up-close with 717 at the falls video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA).:

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2018-08-03 717 by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA)

717 walks by and briefly observes as 503 Cubadult has a wrestling match video by mckate:

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3 Aug 2018 503's Hijinks with 912 or 913? by mckate

Cruiser shared this 8/2/2018 GIF of 717 waiting for scraps.

2018.08.04:  717 takes off running when 747 approaches video by Flyer 7474 (SteveCA):

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717 Runs When 747 Approaches 2018-08-04 by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA)

717 takes on 909 & 910 video by mckate.  All 3 of these subadults are believed to possibly be 409 Beadnose offspring ~ 717 from 409's 2012 litter and 909 & 910 from 409's 2016 litter.:

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4 Aug 2018 717 Takes on 909 and 910 by mckate

2018.08.05:  GABear created these gifs of 717 (#1 & #2 ).

Juergen captured this snapshot of 717.:

717 can be seen in the August 5, 2018 Explore Recorder footage :

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Brooks Falls Brown Bears Cam 08-05-2018 08 31 16 - 09 31 17

2018.08.08:  717 eating lots of fish early in the morning at the falls video by Erum Chad (aka Erie).:

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Young adult bear 717 aka Silver bear Brooks Falls Katmai 2018 08 08 by Erum Chad (aka Erie)

717 at the falls video by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA).:

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717 2018-08-08 by Flyer 7474 (aka SteveCA)

2018.08.09:  717 plays with another subadult video by Melissa Freels. This subadult was 806 (Mazey 4/15/2020)

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Subs Play on Lower River, August 9, 2018 by Melissa Freels (717 & another subadult)-0

717 playing with 806 into the sunset video by mckate. The subadult with 717 was 806 (Mazey 4/15/2020)

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9 Aug 2018 717 Silver and 807(?) Play Into the Sunset by mckate

717 is seen entering from the left of the screen at 2:59 through 3:16 in this 8/9/2018 video by mckate.

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9 Aug 2018 503 Hosts a Pool Party, video by mckate

801 tells 717 to back off, 8/9/2018 video by Lani H.

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801 tells 717 to back off 8 9 2018 by Lani H

Video by Lani H


October 2018:[]

2018.10.22:  717 was observed on October 22, 2018 per Ranger Russ Taylor's October 26, 2018 09:41 comment.:

2019:  5.5 Year-Old Adult Female[]

April 2019:[]

April 28, 2019 was 717 day on the bearcam comments.  Goldilocks shared some comparisons of 717's coloring to 409 Beadnose's 2013 smallest yearling (runt).:  

Using Linda Jett's September 30, 2013 video and a recent video by mckate that Goldilocks took the screenshots from to demonstrate the resemblence.  The last screenshot Goldilocks included from Linda's video showing how small 409's smallest yearling was compared to it's siblings.:

June 2019:  []

2019.06.24:  128 Grazer attacks 717 for no apparent reason in this 6/24/2019 video by Arlene Beech. When 717 starts to walk away, 128 goes after 717 again for good measure.

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Grazer (128) scrapping. Brooks Falls. 24 June 2019, video by Arlene Beech-0

Mckate also captured 6/24/2019 video of 128 Grazer attacking 717.

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24 Jun 2019 128 Grazer Thumps 717 Silver, video by mckate

July 2019:[]

2019.07.01:  This 7/1/2019 video by Lani H appears to be 717 eating below the falls platform.

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717 (?) eating along the river bank 7 1 2019, video by Lani H

2019.07.08:  NWBearLove92 shared 7/8/2019 photos of 717 on 4/15/2020, #1, #2 and #3.  717 was fishing in the riffles in the early morning.

Please request NWBearLove92's permission prior to using any of their photographs!

Olatz Azcona Munárriz shared three 7/8/2019 photos of 717 on 1/11/2023, #1, #2 and #3. "717 on the riffles on a sunny late evening at the falls. July 8, 2019."

Please request Olatz Azcona Munárriz's (aka Olatz)  permission prior to using their photographs!

2019.07.09-07.12:  Cam viewer and Brooks camp visitor angerbodha captured 4 photos of 717 during her July 2019 trip. On 7/9/2019 angerbodha captured photos #1 and #2 and photos #3 and #4 on 7/12/2019.

Please request angrboda's permission  prior to using her photographs!

2019.07.28: 717 July 28, 2019 NPS photo by Ranger Tammy Carmack KNP&P Flickr.

2019.07.30: Lani H 7/30/2019 video of 717 scavenging along the far bank at the falls.

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717 scavenging along the far bank 7-30-2019

Video by Lani H

September 2019:  []

2019.09.22:  717 shows her windblown look video by mckate.:

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22 Sep 2019 717 Shows Her Windblown Look by mckate

Lani H 9/22/2019 video, 717 near the spit road.

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717 near spit road 9-22-2019

Video by Lani H

2020:  6.5 Year-Old Adult Female []

717 was included in the 2021 Bears of Brooks River book page 49.

July 2020:[]

2020.07.01: 717 returns to Brooks Camp for the 2020 season, 7/1/2020 video by mckate.

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1 Jul 2020- 717 Returns

Video by mckate

Lani H 7/1/2020 video.

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717 at the falls 7-1-2020

Video by Lani H

2020.07.03: 717 tries a more direct approach, 7/3/2020 video by mckate. "Sometimes subtlety just doesn't cut it, particularly with a boy like 913 who has food on the brain. She's so darned cute. I don't know how he could resist."

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3 Jul 2020- 717 Tries a More Direct Approach

Video by mckate

2020.07.06: Young adults turn out for 503's return, 7/6/2020 video by mckate. 717 is the bear with the bright blonde ears. "820 and 812 seem to be the most delighted. I think 912 realizes his time in the J has been cut short."

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6 Jul 2020- Young Adults Turn Out for 503's Return

Video by mckate

2020.07.13: Lani H 7/13/2020 video of 717 eating on the island.

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717 eating on the island 7-13-2020

Video by Lani H

2020.07.15: 717 gets and extreme closeup, 7/15/2020 video by mckate.

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15 Jul 2020- 717 Gets Extreme Closeup

Video by mckate

Lani H close up video of 717 in the riffles, 7/15/2020.

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717 close up in the riffles 7-15-2020

Video by Lani H


2020.07.17: Brooks Camp visitor Lee Pastewka captured thirteen 7/17/2020 photos of 717 playing with 2 unknown subadults, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12 and #13.

Please request Lee's (aka RiverPA )  permission prior to using her photographs !

2020.07.22: Lani H 7/22/2020 video of 503 and 812? in the office with 717 near the platform.

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503 and 812? in the office with 717 near the platform 7-22-2020

Video by Lani H

2020.07.25: 717 can be seen fishing along the far bank at Brooks Falls in this 7/25/2020 video by Lani H.

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717 on the far bank 7-25-2020

Video by Lani H

2020.07.26: Lani H 7/26/2020 video of 717 doing a little hop charge at 503 when he approaches her.

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717 does a little hop charge at 503 7-26-2020

Video by Lani H

2020.07.27: 717 "Silver" in the sun, 7/27/2020 video by mckate.

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27 Jul 2020- 717 Silver in the Sun

Video by mckate

717 is seen fishing in the far pool in this 7/27/2020 video by Lani H.

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717 in the far pool 7-27-2020

Video by Lani H

September 2020:[]

2020.09.18: 717 was not seen for 7 weeks before returning and being observed briefly, 9/18/2020 video by Lani H. 717 (far) is seen in the riffles with 907 (near).

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717 joins 907 in the riffles 9-18-2020

Video by Lani H

2021: 7.5 Year-Old Adult Female[]

717 was included in the 2022 Bears of Brooks River book.

717's page in the 2022 Bears of Brooks River book page 52

717's page in the 2022 Bears of Brooks River book page 52

2021 Season:[]

Deanna Dittloff created this 2021 season video of 717, "717 Silver Bear 2021."

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717 Silver Bear 2021

Video by Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd)

July 2021:[]

2021.07.07: 717 was seen for the first time on 7/7/2021, gif by LunaCre. She is keeping her distance from 128 Grazer and cubs.

Mckate's 7/7/2021 video of 717's arrival.

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7 Jul 2021- 717 Arrives (explore.org)

Video by mckate

2021.07.08: 171 gets schooled by 128 Grazer, 7/8/2021 gif by LunaCre.

2021.07.09: NWBearLove92 shared a 7/9/2021 photo of 717. "717 is one of the most identifiable bears because of her unique blonde fur pattern. She is thought to be an offspring of 409 Beadnose. Photo from 7/9/2."

Please request NWBearLove92's permission prior to using any of their photographs!

NWBEARLOVE92 (aka Amy Incillo) shared three additional 7/9/2021 photos of 717, #1, #2 and #3 on 1/11/2023. "717 is a gorgeous sow. She’s easy to ID with her unique face and fur color. Hopefully she will come back with cubs this year. Photos from 7/9/21." Note: New account.

Please request Amy's (aka NWBEARLOVE92) permission prior to using any of her photographs!

2021.07.10: 717 is seen on the BFL cam standing and doing the salmon shuffle, 7/10/2021 video by Hey Princess.

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717 salmon shuffling Explore.org 07.10.21

Video by Hey Princess

2021.07.11: 717 at the falls, 7/11/2021 video by JG.

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717 close up - Explore.org July 11, 2021

Video by JG

2021.07.13: 717 is the first bear seen in this 7/13/2021 video by Cheryl B.

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7-13-2021 4-08- PM AKDT 902 (Peanut) and ? Explore.org

Video by Cheryl B

2021.07.15: 717 eating in the riffles, 7/15/2021 gif by LunaCre.

717 July 15, 2021 gif by LunaCre

717 July 15, 2021 gif by LunaCre

2021.07.17: 717 snapshot by Blair-55, 7/17/2021.

717 July 17, 2021 snapshot by Blair

717 July 17, 2021 snapshot by Blair

2021.07.18: 717 is seen on the far right at 06:18 into this 7/18/2021 video by Ratna Narayan.

Mane_bear,_503_and_747_Explore.org_7-18-2021

Mane bear, 503 and 747 Explore.org 7-18-2021

Video by Ratna Narayan

2021.07.19: 717 is seen nearest in this 7/19/2021 snapshot by Bri.

717 (right) July 19, 2021 snapshot by Bri

717 (right) July 19, 2021 snapshot by Bri

2021.07.20: Beautiful 717, 7/20/2021 gif by LunaCre.

717 July 20, 2021 gif by LunaCre

717 July 20, 2021 gif by LunaCre

2021.07.23: 171 is filling out, 7/23/2021 video by mckate.

23_Jul_2021-_717's_Filling_Out_(explore.org)

23 Jul 2021- 717's Filling Out (explore.org)

Video by mckate

2021.07.25: 83 Wayne Brother appears to be courting 717 in this 7/25/2021 video by mckate.

25_Jul_2021-_83_Courts_717_(explore.org)

25 Jul 2021- 83 Courts 717 (explore.org)

Video by mckate

2021.07.27: 171 is seen standing behind 854 Divot and her 2 yearlings at the very beginning of this 7/27/2021 video by Ratna Narayan. She also is seen at 06:58 on the right.

854_Divot_and_Her_Yearlings_on_2021_07_27_Courtesy_of_Explore.org

854 Divot and Her Yearlings on 2021 07 27 Courtesy of Explore.org

Video by Ratna Narayan

2021.07.28 or prior: Park visitor loriaanah's 7/28/2021 or prior Instagram photo of 717 standing up at the falls.

2021.07.29: 717 is the 3rd bear back from the front in this 7/29/2021 video by Cheryl B.

7-29-2021_3-15_PM_AKDT_BF_480_Otis_Explore.org

7-29-2021 3-15 PM AKDT BF 480 Otis Explore.org

Video by Cheryl B

2021.07.30: 717 (left), 912 (right) and 719's suspected subadult (in front), 7/30/2021 gif by LunaCre.

717, 912 and 719's subadult July 30, 2021 gif by LunaCre

717, 912 and 719's subadult July 30, 2021 gif by LunaCre

2021.07.31: Cruiser created this gif of 717 departing the river.:

717 appears in this 7/31/2021 video by Flyer 4477 at 0:00-0:22 (nearest) and at 3:22 backing up on the left.

803_and_2_yearlings_and_a_Sub-Adult_2021_07_31_Courtesy_of_Explore.org

803 and 2 yearlings and a Sub-Adult 2021 07 31 Courtesy of Explore.org

Video by Flyer 4477

August 2021:[]

2021 08.02: 717 is seen pouncing for fish in the office, 8/2/2021 gif by LunaCre.

717 in the office August 2, 2021 gif by LunaCre

717 in the office August 2, 2021 gif by LunaCre

2021.08.03: 717 fishes the riffles, 8/3/2021 video by JG.

717_in_the_riffles_-_Explore.org_August_3,_2021

717 in the riffles - Explore.org August 3, 2021

Video by JG

717 works the conveyer belt, 8/3/2021 video by mckate.

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3 Aug 2021- 717 Works the Conveyor Belt (explore.org)

Video by mckate

2021.08.04: Blair-55 created this gif of 717. NYCSteve created this gif.:

2021.08.06: 717 takes 820's favorite spot by the rock wall, 8/6/2021 gif by LunaCre.

717 (right) August 6, 2021 gif by LunaCre

717 (right) August 6, 2021 gif by LunaCre

2021.08.07: 717 showed up with a wound on her rump. Even though the injury looked gnarly, she was moving without difficulty and even caught a fish later (BF), 8/7/2021 gif by LunaCre. It is not known how 717 received the wound. 717's fresh wound can be seen in this 8/7/2021 snapshot by CamOp HG Wells.

2021.08.08: 717 with her catch, 8/8/2021 gif by LunaCre.

717 August 8, 2021 gif by LunaCre

717 August 8, 2021 gif by LunaCre

2021.08.08-08.13: Brooks Camp visitor and cam viewer Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) shared three photos of 717 that were taken between 8/8/2021-8/13/2021, #1, #2 and #3.

Please request Deanna Dittloff's (aka deelynnd)  permission prior to using her photographs!

2021.08.09: Brooks Camp visitor and cam viewer Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared four 8/9/2021 photos of 717, #1, #2, #3 and #4. "A pudgy 717 against the far wall with 151 Walker (not shown) in the Office. - Aug 9, 2021."

Please request Bonnie Hankins' (aka NutsBoutBears) permission prior to using her photographs!

717 fishes behind 912, 8/9/2021 gif by LunaCre.

717 behind 912 August 9, 2021 gif by LunaCre

717 behind 912 August 9, 2021 gif by LunaCre

717 fishing behind 912, 8/9/2021 video by Birgitt.

717_&_912_Hanging_at_the_Falls_2021-08-09_22-52-00_(explore.org)-2

717 & 912 Hanging at the Falls 2021-08-09 22-52-00 (explore.org)-2

Video by Birgitt

2021.08.10: Brooks Camp visitor and cam viewer Bonnie Hankins (aka NutsBoutBears) shared two 8/10/2021 photos of 717 that show her left rump wound, #1 and #2. Bonnie Hankins shared a 3rd 8/10/2021 photo of 717.

Please request Bonnie Hankins' (aka NutsBoutBears) permission prior to using her photographs!

A look at 717's left hip wound, 8/10/2021 video by mckate.

10_Aug_2021-_A_Look_at_717's_Wound_(explore.org)-2

10 Aug 2021- A Look at 717's Wound (explore.org)-2

Video by mckate

September 2021:[]

2021.09.07: 717 by the island, 9/7/2021 gif by LunaCre.

717 September 7, 2021 gif by LunaCre

717 September 7, 2021 gif by LunaCre

October 2021:[]

2021.10.02: 717 returns after a few weeks absence, 10/2/2021 video by mckate. "With no falls low or riffles cams, and 480 garnering 99% of the falls cam screen time, we're lot getting the greatest looks at returning bears. But here's a glimpse of 717 who we've seen just once since August 11th."

2_Oct_2021-_717_Returns_(explore.org)

2 Oct 2021- 717 Returns (explore.org)

Video by mckate

717 visits the falls and looking very pudgy, 10/2/2021 video by Hey Princess.

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717 visits the falls and looking very pudgy Explore.org 10.02.21

Video by Hey Princess

2021.10.05: Beautiful 717, 10/5/2021 video by Hey Princess.

Beautiful_717_looking_so_pudgy_Explore.org_10.05.21

Beautiful 717 looking so pudgy Explore.org 10.05.21

Video by Hey Princess

A better look at 717, 10/5/2021 video by mckate. "She is really nice and plump! Considering that she will be nine next season, it would seem that she might be a good candidate for cubs."

5_Oct_2021-_A_Better_Look_at_717_(explore.org)

5 Oct 2021- A Better Look at 717 (explore.org)

Video by mckate

2021.10.06: 717 walks along the lower river edge, 10/6/2021 gif by LunaCre.

717 October 6, 2021 gif by LunaCre

717 October 6, 2021 gif by LunaCre

2021.10.07: 717 was last observed walking along the riffles bank, 10/7/2021 gif by LunaCre.

717 October 7, 2021 gif by LunaCre

717 October 7, 2021 gif by LunaCre

2022: 8.5 Year-Old Adult Female[]

2022 Season:[]

Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2022 season video of 717, "Bear 717 2022."

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717 1

Video by Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd)

July 2022:[]

717 appears on the list of Bears Monitored in July 2022.

2022.07.03: 717 is seen in the riffles on the first day she returned, 7/3/2022 video by twelve22.

717_Returns_-_July_3,_2022_(explore.org)

717 Returns - July 3, 2022 (explore.org)

Video by twelve22

2022.07.04: 717 travels along the lower river and then rests on the river bank, 7/4/2022 video by JG.

717_-_Explore.org_July_4,_2022-2

717 - Explore.org July 4, 2022-2

Video by JG

2022.07.05: 717 searches the oxbow for fish, 7/5/2022 video by Jen Schneider.

717_River_Watch_cam_Explore.org_7-5-2022-2

717 River Watch cam Explore.org 7-5-2022-2

Video by Jen Schneider

2022.07.06: 717 gets swatted by 821 gifs (#1 & #2) created by Blair-55 (p 08:49).:

717 fishes the riffles, 7/6/2022 video by Jen Schneider.

717_Riffles_cam_Explore.org_7-6-2022-2

717 Riffles cam Explore.org 7-6-2022-2

Video by Jen Schneider

2022.07.08: 717 has the falls all to herself, 7/8/2022 video by twelve22.

717_Has_the_Falls_All_to_Herself_-_July_8,_2022_(explore.org)

717 Has the Falls All to Herself - July 8, 2022 (explore.org)

Video by twelve22

2022.07.10: 717 snaps at annoying bugs, 7/10/2022 gif by LunaCre.

717 July 10, 2022 gif by LunaCre

717 July 10, 2022 gif by LunaCre

2022.07.11: 717 munches on salmon in front of a sleeping 480 Otis, 07/11/2022 gif by LunaCre.

717 and 480 Otis July 11, 2022 gif by LunaCre

717 and 480 Otis July 11, 2022 gif by LunaCre

2022.07.12: 717 finds a scrap of fish from 503, 7/12/2022 gif by LunaCre.

717 (right) and 503 (left) July 12, 2022 gif by LunaCre

717 (right) and 503 (left) July 12, 2022 gif by LunaCre

2022.07.13: 854 Divot and 717 both feast on their catches, 7/13/2022 gif by LunaCre.

717 (far) and 854 Divot (near) July 13, 2022 gif by LunaCre

717 (far) and 854 Divot (near) July 13, 2022 gif by LunaCre

2022.07.14: 717 high grades, 7/14/2022 video by mckate. "She's really plumped up over the last couple of weeks."

14_Jul_2022-_717_High_Grades_(explore.org)-2

14 Jul 2022- 717 High Grades (explore.org)-2

Video by mckate

2022.07.16: 717 waits for 912's leftovers, 7/16/2022 video by twelve22.

717_Waits_for_912's_Leftovers_-_July_16,_2022_(explore.org)-2

717 Waits for 912's Leftovers - July 16, 2022 (explore.org)-2

Video by twelve22

2022.07.17: 634 Popeye ignores 717 who is looking for scraps, 7/17/2022 gif by LunaCre.

634 Popeye and 717 July 17, 2022 gif by Luna Cre

634 Popeye and 717 July 17, 2022 gif by Luna Cre

2022.07.19: Unlikely fishing partners, 151 Walker and 717, 7/19/2022 video by mckate. 32 Chunk is also seen in the office.

19_Jul_2022-_Unlikely_Fishing_Partners,_151_and_717_(explore.org)

19 Jul 2022- Unlikely Fishing Partners, 151 and 717 (explore.org)

Video by mckate

2022.07.21: 717's silver fur color is beginning to show, 7/21/2022 gif by LunaCre.

717 July 21, 2022 gif by LunaCre

717 July 21, 2022 gif by LunaCre

2022.07.22: 717 eats her fish on a rock, 7/22/2022 video by Jen Schneider.

717_eating_on_the_rock_Brooks_Falls_cam_Explore.org_7-22-2022-2

717 eating on the rock Brooks Falls cam Explore.org 7-22-2022-2

Video by Jen Schneider

2022.07.25: 717 greets 208, 7/25/2022 video by mckate.

25_Jul_2022-_717_Greets_208_(explore.org)

25 Jul 2022- 717 Greets 208 (explore.org)

Video by mckate

717 fishes the conveyer and the riffles, 7/25/2022 video by JG.

717_-_Explore.org_July_25,_2022-2

717 - Explore.org July 25, 2022-2

Video by JG

2022.07.26: 717 close up, 7/26/202 video by JG.

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717 close up - Explore.org July 26, 2022-2

Video by JG

138 sneaks 717's scraps, 7/26/2022 video by mckate. "It's nice to see 138, formerly Red, in the sunlight. He looks more like himself, if that makes sense."

26_Jul_2022-_138_Sneaks_717's_Scraps_(explore.org)

26 Jul 2022- 138 Sneaks 717's Scraps (explore.org)

Video by mckate

2022.07.29: 717 shows off her silver leggings and sleeves, 7/29/2022 gif by LunaCre.

717 July 29, 2022 gif by LunaCre

717 July 29, 2022 gif by LunaCre

2022.07.30: 821 argues with 717, 7/30 202 gif by Lunacre.

821 and 717 July 30, 2021 gif by LunaCre

821 and 717 July 30, 2021 gif by LunaCre

2022.07.31: 717 scores a fish in front of 99 while 480 Otis sits in the office, 7/31/2022 video by Jen Schneider.

Score_for_717_Brooks_Falls_cam_Explore.org_7-31-2022-2

Score for 717 Brooks Falls cam Explore.org 7-31-2022-2

Video by Jen Schneider

August 2022:[]

2022.08.01: 717 is seen fishing in front of 910 and her spring cub, 8/1/2022 gif by LunaCre.

717 with 910 and spring cub August 1, 2022 gif by LunaCre

717 with 910 and spring cub August 1, 2022 gif by LunaCre

2022.08.02: 717 stands on a rock to spot fish, 8/2/2022 video by JG.

717_-_Explore.org_August_2,_2022-2

717 - Explore.org August 2, 2022-2

Video by JG

2022.08.03: 717 searches for fish in the riffles, 8/3/2022 gif by LunaCre.

717 August 3, 2022 gif by LunaCre

717 August 3, 2022 gif by LunaCre

2022.08.04: 717 does some early morning high grading, 8/4/2022 video by mckate.

4_Aug_2020-_717_Does_Some_Early_Morning_High_Grading_(explore.org)-2

4 Aug 2020- 717 Does Some Early Morning High Grading (explore.org)-2

Video by LunaCre

2022.08.05: 717 fishes from a favorite spot, 8/5/2022 video by twelve22.

717_Sits_on_a_Rock_-_August_5,_2022_(explore.org)-2

717 Sits on a Rock - August 5, 2022 (explore.org)-2

Video by twelve22

September 2022:[]

Note: The Bear Cams were offline from 9/10-9/17/2022.

2022.09.08: 717 stops by the falls, 9/8/2022 video by twelve22.

717_Stops_by_the_Falls_-_September_8,_2022_(explore.org)

717 Stops by the Falls - September 8, 2022 (explore.org)

Video by twelve22

2022 09.09: 717 (closest) is up early looking for salmon at the cutbank, 9/9/2022 gif by LunaCre. This was the last day that 717 was observed.

717 (closest) September 9, 2022 gif by LunaCre

717 (closest) September 9, 2022 gif by LunaCre

2023: 9.5 Year-Old Adult Female[]

July 2023:[]

2023.07.10: 717 arrives on the cutbank video mckate:

10_Jul_2023-_717_Arrives_on_the_Cutbank_(explore.org)

10 Jul 2023- 717 Arrives on the Cutbank (explore.org)

video by mckate

2023.07.11: 717 grazes in the trees video by mckate:

11_Jul_2023-_717_Grazes_in_the_Trees_(explore.org)

11 Jul 2023- 717 Grazes in the Trees (explore.org)

video by mckate

2023.07.13: 717 in the riffles gif created by angrboda (p 19:22). The file is too large to upload to wiki, please click here to view the gif.

2023.07.14: 717 stands on 89 Backpack's rock video by twelve22:

717_Stands_on_Backpack's_Rock_-_July_14,_2023_(explore.org)

717 Stands on Backpack's Rock - July 14, 2023 (explore.org)

video by twelve22

717 watches from her rock in this video captured by mckate:

14_Jul_2023-_717_Watches_from_Her_Rock_(explore.org)

14 Jul 2023- 717 Watches from Her Rock (explore.org)

video by mckate

2023.07.15: 717 watches for scraps in this video by mckate:

15_Jul_2023-_717_Watches_for_Scraps_(explore.org)

15 Jul 2023- 717 Watches for Scraps (explore.org)

video by mckate

2023.07.17: Park visitor and cam viewer Theresa Bielawski (aka tbielawski1) shared these photographs (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5 & #6) of 717 from her trip to Brooks Camp (p 07/30/23 06:54).:

Please request Theresa Bielawski's (aka tbielawski1's) permission PRIOR to using her photographs!

2023.07.22: 717 gifs (#1, #2 & #3) created by Blair-55 (p 11:02).:

2023.07.23: 717 fishing at 03:52 AKDT gif created by merry_mermaid (p 03:58) (IR).:

2023.07.25: 717 gif created by merry_mermaid (p 10:38).:

An itchy 717 watches from her rock video captured by mckate:

25_Jul_2023-_Itchy_717_Watches_from_Her_Rock_(explore.org)

25 Jul 2023- Itchy 717 Watches from Her Rock (explore.org)

video by mckate

717 finds herself in the mix when 747 stands up to get back to fishing after eating part of his fish, 747 displaces 807 along with 717 sending them toward 909 on the rock in this video by mckate:

25_Jul_2023-_909_Nips_807_(explore.org)

25 Jul 2023- 909 Nips 807 (explore.org)

video by mckate

2023.07.31: Cruiser created this gif of 717 (right) enjoying the salmon boil in the river (p 18:20). Cruiser created this gif of 717 high-grading salmon (p 20:03). Cruiser created this gif of 717 in a salmon boil (p 20:07).:

717 decides she can do better than scaps in this July 31, 2023 video created by mckate:

31_Jul_2023-_717_Decides_She_Can_Do_Better_Than_Scraps_(explore.org)

31 Jul 2023- 717 Decides She Can Do Better Than Scraps (explore.org)

video by mckate

September 2023:[]

2023.09.26: 717 returns from her walkabout in this video by mckate (717 may have been observed a day or two prior to this).:

26_Sep_2023-_717_Returns_from_Her_Walkabout_(explore.org)

26 Sep 2023- 717 Returns from Her Walkabout (explore.org)

video by mckate

Known Courting & Mating:[]

2021:[]

July 2021:[]

2021.07.25: 83 Wayne Brother appears to be courting 717 in this 7/25/2021 video by mckate.

25_Jul_2021-_83_Courts_717_(explore.org)

25 Jul 2021- 83 Courts 717 (explore.org)

Video by mckate

Known Relatives:[]

There is speculation that 717 could possibly be the female runt from 409 Beadnose's 2012 litter of spring cubs.

Family-tree-rq-408-409

408/409 family tree - updated Nov 2022

Genetics Study Samples Obtained:[]

2016:  None known[]

There were no darting attempts, successful or unsuccessful, of 717 by Ranger Michael Saxton in 2016.

2017:  None known[]

There were no darting attempts, successful or unsuccessful, of 717 by Ranger Michael Saxton in 2017.

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