Good Luck this weekend Earl.  I forget exactly where you like to hunt in NY but if you need help Dragging Turkeys, let me know.

BTW, bear season is open here  

Bib bears have belly's like in the first pictures. I wouldn't even hesitate-that is a good, mature male. Not a 600+ giant but more than 250# for sure.

The above two pictures are of two different bear-the second picture could very well be the same one as in this years pictures.

I think all the pics could be the same bear not sure but could be.  the second ones look pretty big. the one pic makes the ears look big but all other indicators on the body say large.6 foot 7 I bet

Gotta agree...likely the same mature bear and should square close to seven feet...crease in the forehead...wide spaced, smallish looking ears

DDave