504 July 2021 NPS photo
Adult Female
Year First Identified: 2014 as a young adult
Year Last Observed: 2023
Offspring Of: Unknown
Known Litters of Cubs: 2 (2015, 3 spring cubs, lost 1), (2021, 3 spring cubs, lost 1)
Genetics Study Samples Obtained: 504 was not darted in 2016. An unsuccessful attempt was made in 2017.
Identification:[]
504 is a medium-small adult female with a brown coat, dark face, skinny tapered muzzle, and distinctive large, tall ears. In July, her coat is medium brown. In the fall, her coat becomes dark brown, with grizzled fur around her head and shoulders. She has a semi-prominent shoulder hump and lacks a prominent brow.
Distinctive Behaviors:[]
2017 Bears of Brooks River Book: This bear was not frequently observed at Brooks River until the summer of 2016. She was first identified as a young adult in 2014, but was not seen in 2015. She returned in 2016 with two small yearling cubs. One of the cubs is darker and larger than the other. 504 and her cubs appeared remarkably thin when initially seen in July. Though wary of other bears, 504 continued to visit the falls, cut bank and lower river consistently through the end of fall, gaining critical weight for the coming winter. This bear appeared highly tolerant towards people and other bears throughout the 2016 season. On several occasions, she charged park staff and was often seen chasing other family groups and single bears away from the river. Bears who react defensively towards people or other bears are not "problem" bears, they are simply acting for their survival and to protect their cubs. Bears like 504 should be given extra caution and space.
2018 Bears of Brooks River Book: This bear was not frequently observed at Brooks River until the summer of 2016. She was first identified as a young adult bear in 2014, but was not seen in 2015. She returned in 2016 with two small yearling cubs. One of the cubs was darker and larger than the other. #504 and her cubs appeared remarkably thin when initially seen in July. Though wary of other bears, #504 continued to visit the falls, cut bank and lower river consistently through the end of fall, gaining critical weight for the coming winter. This bear appeared highly intolerant towards people and other bears throughout the 2016 season. On several occasions, she charged park staff and was often seen chasing other family groups and single bears away from the river. Bears who react defensively towards people or other bears are not “problem” bears, they are simply acting for their survival and to protect their cubs. Bears like #504 should be given extra caution and space.
504 returned to Brooks River alone in July 2017. She was not seen showing the same defensive behaviors without cubs.
Life History[]
2014: Young Adult, Year 1st Identified[]
July 2014:[]
2014.07.??: 504 is first identified as a young adult in 2014. 2014 photos of 504 were first included in the 2017 Bears of Brooks River book, page 55.
2015: Adult Female with 3 Spring Cubs[]
July 2015: []
2015.07.21: Could this be 504 in this 7/21/2015 photo by Bill Galloway? The question was posted by Mazey to Mike Fitz on 4/23/2020. Mike's reply was "The July 21 photo, I think, is 504." Were 504's cubs treed nearby? It should be noted that 504 was first observed with 3 spring cubs on the cams on 9/23/2015.
September 2015:[]
2015.??.??: Laura Lyn Photography photographed 504 and her 3 spring cubs in the fall of 2015. 504 was only seen on the cams in late September and October so it could have been either month.
2015.09.23: Cam viewer Mickey Williams filmed an unidentified sow and 3 spring cubs on 3 occasions, 9/23/2015. The family is seen on the spit (video #1 ), walking along the spit road to the grassy point (video #2 ), and fishing near the grassy point then walking in front of the lower river bridge gate (video #3 ).
2015.09.24: An unidentified sow with 3 spring cubs is observed during a Ranger Mike and Roy play by play on 9/24/15 (55:30-1:05:00). At that time, the sow could not be identified but was determined to be 504 in the fall of 2016.
October 2015:[]
2015.10.17: An unidentified sow with 3 spring cubs is observed at Brooks Falls. Video by Mickey Williams.
In another 10/17/2015 video by Mickey Williams, an unidentified sow is seen sitting on a rock at Brooks Falls.
2015.10.19: An unknown dark sow was again seen with her 3 spring cubs at Brooks Falls. The family is searching for dead or dying salmon, videos by Mickey Williams. Video #1 , video #2 .
2015.10 25: An unidentified dark sow with 3 spring cubs is seen on the lower river walking along the closed trail. Video by Margaret Saint Clair, 4:51-9:59.
An unidentified dark sow with 3 spring cubs on the lower river, 10 25 2015, video by Margaret Saint Clair.
2016: Adult Female with 2 Remaining Yearlings[]
July 2016: []
2016.07.??:
2016.07:??: Cam viewer and KNP&P volunteer Amalia G (aka Mocha) shared two July 2016 photos , one of 504 and the other of 504 with one of two yearlings . The 2nd cub was out of the frame.
Please ask Mocha for permission before using any of her photos!
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2016.07.24: An unknown sow and her 2 yearlings are seen running by the lower river platform on 7/24/2016. The family appears to be very thin and seems to feel threatened, video by st mango.
Another video was recorded by Erie (Erum Chad) on 7/24/2016 which showed a thin sow and her 2 yearlings on the lower river. As the sow and cubs pass the floating bridge gate, visitors can be seen less than the required 50 yards away getting their perfect shot.
On 4/18/2018 Mike Fitz commented that it was "highly likely that this bear was 504."Mike also commented about the visitor behavior : "Based on the angle of the sunlight (which can be easily seen at the beginning of the video), this was recorded late in the evening after rangers stopped staffing the bridge area. Rangers would not have allowed people to approach the bears on the bridge like that.
You've probably heard me say this before: At Brooks River, unfortunately, people behave quite differently when they know a ranger is not watching, even though the same rules apply. It wasn't appropriate for people on the bridge to approach the bears. A more ethical choice would've been to remain on the wildlife viewing platform on the opposite bank until the bears had cleared the path.
So, I ask the bearcam audience to set a good example when they visit Brooks Camp by watching bears only from the wildlife viewing platforms and designated trails, not approaching bears within 50 yards, and behaving in ways unlikely to displace bears from the river corridor. (On the latter point, the easiest way to do this is to follow the first two recommendations."
2016.07.27: An unknown sow and her 2 yearlings were briefly viewed by the Brooks Falls platform on 7/27/2016, video by Mickey Williams.
Cam viewer Erie also captured video of 504 and her 2 yearlings at Brooks Falls on 7/27/2016
Park visitor Andrew (westpalmdoc1) captured 7 photos of 504 and her 2 yearlings on 7/27/2016, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7.
2016.07.30: An unknown sow and her 2 yearlings were seen in the Brooks Falls area on 7/30/2016. 504 attempted to catch fish below the fish ladder and also used the dash and grab technique without much success. Mickey Williams captured 3 videos, video #1 , video #2 and video #3 .
Lee Pastewka's video of 504 by the Brooks Falls platform, 7/30/2016.
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August 2016:[]
2016.08.01: Pleiadians Bear captured 2 videos of an unidentified sow and her 2 yearlings on the Brooks Falls low cam on 8/1/2016. Video #1 , Video #2.
2016.08.10: An unknown sow with her yearlings at the riffles. Video by st mango
2016.08.13: An unknown sow and her 2 cubs are approached by a male bear while at the riffles. The sow moves her family to the Brooks Falls area where they are able to find salmon scraps, 8/13/16. Video by Melissa Freels.
2016.08.19: A sow and 2 cubs explore Brooks Falls and the fish ladder, 8/19/2016, video by Mickey Williams.
2016.08.20: A dark sow with 2 yearlings is seen searching for fish at Brooks Falls, 8/20/2016, video by st mango.
504's 2 yearling cubs were seen playing near the Brooks Falls platform on the same day, 8/20/2016 video by st mango .
Mickey Williams also captured a dark, unidentified sow both alone and with 2 yearlings at Brooks Falls on 8/20/2016. Video #1 , video #2 and video #3 .
8 20 2016, 6 24 pm, Mom? on Backpack's rock, Katmai NationalPark and Explore, video by Mickey Williams.
2016.08.21: On 8/21/2016 a dark sow with 2 yearlings was observed at Brooks Falls. The sow is seen using the pouncing method of catching salmon with moderate success. The unidentified sow took advantage of a time when there were no other bears seen at the falls and fish were available in the far pool. Video by Mickey Williams.
2016.08.22: 504 with her 2 yearlings 821 and 831 fishing at Brooks Falls, 8/22/2016 video by Pleiadians Bear.
2016.08.23: In a 8/23/2016 Mickey Williams video , an unknown sow with 2 yearlings is seen fishing in the lower river area, traveling along the closed trail and then heading down to the beach.
2016.08.25: 504 with her 2 yearlings 821 and 831 at Brooks Falls, 8/25/2016 video by Linda R. Jett.
2016.08.26 or PRIOR: Ranger David Kopshever's August 26, 2016 10:43 comment with photo of 504. Note: 504's two yearlings are out of view of the frame.:
2016.08.27: 504 with her 2 yearlings (821 & 831) video by Ratna:
2016.08.28: 504 and her 2 yearling cubs are observed on the grassy point, 8/28/2016, video by Cheryl B.
September 2016:[]
2016.09.??:
2016.09.06: 504 and her 2 yearlings were filmed on the lower river by Tzz Oha in this 9/6/2016 video.
2016.09.07: Park visitor Ronald Woan photographed 504 and her 2 yearlings on 9/7/2016. There are 25 photos in the 1st series and 23 photos in the 2nd series . He also photographed 504 by herself in a 3rd series of 17 photos on 9/7/2016. Click the right arrow to view the photos in each series.
2016.09.08-2016.09.11: Park visitor and cam viewer viewsnortheast visited Brooks Camp 9/8-9/11/2016 and shared 2 photos of 504 and her yearlings in chat. In each photo, 1 cub is out of view. Photo #1 (photo #1 posted 09/21/2016 12:53 ) shows 504 in camp with a dark cub who is now speculated to be male 821. Viewsnortheast commented " I believe this is Charging Sow. The other cub is a little way behind out of the frame." In photo #2, (photo #2 posted 10/02/2016 01:19 ) 504 is observed with a blonde cub who is now speculated to be female 831.
Please request viewsnortheast's permission prior to using their photographs!
2016.09.13: Birgitt shared Lisa Robertson's (aka Larinor) September 13, 2016 photo of 504 on 4/22/2020. Larinor gave permission for the photo to be added to 504's Wikipedia page. Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor) shared a 9/13/2016 photo of 504 with her yearlings 821 and 831 on 3/12/2023.
Please request Larinor's permission prior to using her photographs!
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2016.09.14: 504 and her 2 yearlings were observed traveling along the spit road and by the grassy point in this 9/14/2016 video by Ratna Narayan.
2016.09.17: Brooks Camp visitor Lisa Robertson shared this 9/17/2016 photo of 504 and her two yearlings on 1/24/2022. 504 is seen on the left with 821 next to her and 831 on the right. "504 and yearlings 821 and 831 taking in the view near the falls on 9/17/16. Photo was taken by me."
Please request Lisa Robertson's (aka Larinor) permission prior to using her photographs!
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2016.09.18: Kara Stenberg captured this photograph of 504 with one of her two remaining yearlings on September 18, 2016 or prior; shared via Brooks Lodge's September 18, 2016 09:00 Facebook post .:
Please request Kara Stenberg's permission prior to using her photographs!
2016.09.21: 504 with her 2 remaining yearlings during the play-by-play with Ranger David Kopshever, video by Ratna.:
2016.09.23: 504 and her 2 cubs pass the falls. The cubs find scraps to eat. Video by Mickey Williams, 9/20/2016.
2016.09.23: Tzusrule captured this snapshot of 504 with her 2 remaining yearlings (821 & 831) (p 02/05/2020 11:06 ).:
Cam viewer Ratna captured an unknown sow, later ID'd as 504 and her 2 yearlings resting and searching for fish at Brooks Falls., 9/23/2016 video .
2016.09.26: During a 9/26/2016 chat with Bear Monitor Leslie Skora and Ranger David Kopshever, 504's identity was revealed for the first time. Ranger Leslie stated that 504 had not been observed during bear monitoring in 2015 but had been observed in 2014 at which time she had received bear #504. The discussion regarding 504 is at 23:20-24:21, video by Brenda D. Note: 504 was referred to as "Charging Bear" by Ranger Dave during the chat and also "Charge" at the end of the 2016 season. These names are not official nicknames and are not seen in the Bear Book. 504 was called Charge by the Rangers while in camp as she had a propensity to charge other bears, visitors and Rangers when she felt her cubs were threatened. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
October 2016:[]
2016.10.02: 504 and her 2 yearlings are seen on the lower river from 0:00-7:05, 10/2/2016 video by Erum Chad.
504 with cubs - 503 playfight with 289 Brooks falls katmai bears 2016 10 02 14 29 30 269, video by Erum Chad
2016.10.04: The 504 family was observed at Brooks Falls searching for dead salmon and scraps on 10/4/2016, video by cam viewer Ratna Narayan.
504 with 2 yearlings, 402 with 2 yearlings and 719 at Brooks Falls, 10/4/2016 video by Erum Chad.
504 with 2 yearlings 402 with 2 yearlings cubs and 719 Princess Brooks falls katmai 2016-10-04, video by Erum Chad
2016.10.06: 504 and her yearling cubs are seen fishing for scraps at Brooks Falls in this 10/6/2016 video by Linda Jett, Part 1.
Part 2 video by Linda Jett, 10/6/2016.
2016.10.08: 504 and her cubs are seen in a relaxed play and feeding session at Brooks Falls on 10/8/2016, video by Melissa Freels.
Erum Chad also captured video of 504 and her 2 yearlings at Brooks Falls on 10/8/2016.
2016.10.12: 504 and her 2 yearlings are seen fishing in the far pool at the falls on 10/12/2016, video by Cheryl B.
In a second video from 10/12/2016, Cheryl B filmed the 504 yearlings feeding on salmon scraps across the river from Brooks Falls. The cubs have put on a good amount of weight since first being seen early in the season.
504 and her 2 yearlings can be seen eating at the island in this 10/12/2016 video by Tzz Oha. 821 is the standing darker cub and 831 is the lighter cub.
2016.10.18: 504 and her 2 yearlings are briefly seen at Brooks Falls on a snowy day, video by Cheryl B, 10/18/2016.
It's snowing in Katmai 504 & Salt and Pepper also known as Ying & Yang, video by Cheryl B, 10 18 2016
504 and her 2 yearlings at the falls with snow falling, 10/18/2016 video by flyer 7474.
2016.10.19: The 504 family was observed at the falls on 10/19/2016, video by Erum Chad.
2016.10.20: Brenda D captured video of 504 with her 2 yearlings, 402 with her 2 yearlings and 719 tagging along on 10/20/2016. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2016.10.21: The 504 family was seen late in the season along the riffles and at Brooks Falls, video by Erum Chad, 10/25/2016.
2016 & 2017 Seasons:[]
On March 16, 2018 cam viewer GreenRiver uploaded a wonderful 2016-2017 season video of 504 with her yearlings in 2016 and as a single sow in 2017, and 821 & 831 as independent subadults.
Brooks River Brown Bear 504 in 2016 Season with 2 remaining yearlings & Single Adult Female 504 in 2017 Season, Katmai National Park, Alaska by GreenRiver
2017: Single Adult Female[]
504 was originally included in the 2017 Bears of Brooks River book on page 55.
2017 season:[]
504 can be seen in the riffles from 6:32-7:27 in this 2017 Karen Hanson video. Click the blue box to Watch on Vimeo if needed.
July 2017:[]
2017.07.??:
2017.07.08: Could this be 504 who was observed late night on July 8, 2017?:
Melissa Freels captured this video .:
Brenda D captured this video late at night on July 8, 2017 Alaska time (not July 9th). Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
CAN ALSO GET SNAPSHOTS FROM THESE JULY 8, 2017 COMMENT LINKS:
LINK #1: Scroll up to get additional snapshots from 2017.07.08 & 2016 season w yearlings
LINK #2: Scroll up to get additional snapshots from 2017.07.08
LINK #3: Snapshot by AndyFL posted at 21:56 2017.07.08
LINK #4 Snapshot by AndyFL posted at 21:45 2017.07.08
LINK #5: Snapshots by Posting Real posted at 21:59 2017.07.08
LINK #6: Snapshot by BlueLily posted at 20:56 2017.07.08
LINK #7: Snapshot posted by Posting Real at 20:53 2017.07.08 & 20:52 re is this 504
At approximately 23:21 Alaska time on July 8, 2017 cam viewer Larinor also captured these snapshots (#1 , #2 & #3 ) that were also considered to possibly be 504.:
2017.07.20: ElaineDE shared 7/20/2017 photos of 504 on 4/22/2020, #1, #2 and #3. Elaine DE shared additional 7/20/2017 photos of 504 on 5/17/2020, #1 and #2.
Please request ElaineDE's permission prior to using her photographs!
August 2017:[]
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September 2017:[]
2017.09.??:
October 2017:[]
2017.10.03: On 10/3/2017 a very plump 504 was observed in the riffles area of Brooks Falls, video by cam viewer Erie (Erum Chad).
2018: Single Adult Female[]
504 was included in the 2018 Bears of Brooks River book on page 56.
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2018 Season:[]
Cam viewer JG shared a series of photos of 504 from the 2018 season , 7/4/-10/5/2018.
Sam Kindle captured 2018 video at Brooks Falls, possibly in July. 504 is seen at 0:53, 2:19 and 2:41. It appears that 504 has a possible old scar next to her left eye that is seen in all 3 photos.
July 2018:[]
Park Wonders photographed 504 in the riffles, July 2018.
504 was observed 3 or more times during official July 2018 bear monitoring sessions . Costel Necula visited Brooks Falls in July of 2018. He captured video of 504 at the falls, 0:00-0:37.
Park visitor, Mike Weagley captured this July 2018 video that includes: 171 sitting on the log at 0:41, .151 Walker at 0:55, 854 Divot at 1:02, and 504 at 2:02. We are uncertain of the ID of the sow in the beginning of this video.:
2018.07.04: 504 was observed on July 4, 2018 during the play-by-play. She could also be seen from the Riffles cam during that time; here is the Explore Recorder video that includes her (0:00-16:30).
At the same time that 504 was seen on the riffles cam, Mike Fitz was narrating a 7/4/2018 Play by Play from the Brooks Falls platform, video by Brenda D. At 41:55 a bear was observed sitting in the riffles. To paraphrase Mike: "That looks like perhaps 151 but I could be mistaken about that. It definitely seems to most closely resembles 151." Note that Mike Fitz did not have access to the riffles cam view. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2018.07.06: This appears to be 504 (based on her distinctive head profile) swimming towards the point in a 7/6/2018 video by Birgitt.
2018.07.08: 504 was observed during the July 8, 2018 19:00 play-by-play with Ranger Russ Taylor and Mike Fitz from the Brooks Falls wildlife viewing platform. 504 can be seen and tentatively identified by Mike Fitz at 41:30, video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
504 is the sow seen at the beginning of this 7/8/2018 video by Melissa Freels. She can also be seen at 2:24 having a discussion with 128 Grazer and at 3:35.
Lani H captured 7/8/2018 video of 128 Grazer (far) and 504 (near) having a brief conversation.
August 2018:[]
2018.08.??: Clint Smitheman captured August 2018 video of a bear that appears to be 504, 5:00-6:05. 504 is seen fishing in the riffles.
2018.08.02: In an 8/2/2018 Play by Play done remotely, Mike Fitz comments on a bear he believes to be 504 (at 4:30). 504 is also seen from 3:38-4:00 as she looks for salmon in the fish ladder pool. Video by Brenda D. Note: Video unavailable as of 2021. Thumbnail left for context.
2018.08.05: Could this be 504 and 719 having words in Lani H's video?
September 2018:[]
2018.09.29: This 9/29/2018 video by Lani H shows 504 resting on the bank of the riffles on a beautiful evening. 504 has put on a significant amount of weight.
2019:[]
July 2019: []
2019.07.15: 504 is the closest bear to the cam as she is seen in the riffles, 7/15/2019 video by Lani H.
2019.07.18: This sow fishing in the lower river appears to be 504, 7/18/2019 video by Birgitt.
2019.07.19: 504 July 19, 2019 NPS photo by Ranger Tammy Carmack KNP&P Flickr.
831 greets 435 Holly's recently emancipated 2.5 year-old female subadults (2017 435 offspring), then 504 (believed to be 831's mother) charges them video by Birgitt.:
2019.07.22: 504 is seen feeding on the lower river in this 7/22/2019 video by Birgitt.
August 2019:[]
504 was not believed to have been seen at Brooks Camp in August. In response to a question posted to Katmai Conservancy Ranger Naomi Boak as to whether 504 had been recently seen, it was learned that 504 had been observed at Margot Falls by Ranger Tammy Carnack. "Bear 435 was the only "Brooks Falls bear" that Ranger Barbara saw at Margot Falls. There were other bears there, but no other bears we recognize at Margot Falls. Ranger Tammy saw bear 504 a couple of weeks earlier at Margot Falls."
September 2019:[]
2019.09.22: A bear seen napping in the river on 9/22/2019 appears to be 504, video by Lani H.
October 2019:[]
Xander-Sage-2 shared 2 GIFs of 504 from October 2019 in chat on 4/26/2020, #1 and #2.
2019.10.06: 504 resting by the lower river bridge, 10/6/2019 video by mckate.
Lani H captured video of 504 on the closed trail with riverwatch and lower river views, 10/6/2019.
504,10/6/2019 video by Birgitt
2020: Adult Female[]
504 was included in the 2021 Bears of Brooks River book page 45.
July 2020:[]
2020.07.01: ? 504 in the riffles, 7/1/2020 video by mckate.
2020.07.14: 261 and 504 interaction on the spit road, 7/14/2020 video by Birgitt. 261 is on the left and 504 is on the right at the beginning of the video.
2020.07.15: 504 (?) bluff charges subadults then walks down spit road, 7/15/2020 video by Lani H.
This 7/15/2020 video by mckate appears to be 504 in the riffles, her favorite fishing spot.
2020.07.16: 504 on the lower river, 7/16/2020 video by Erum Chad.
2020.07.17: Mckate captured this 7/17/2020 video that appears to be 504 on the right having a long conversation with 909 on the left.
2020.07.25: 504(?) LR and RW view, 7/25/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.07.26: 504 watches her son (821) fish the lip, 7/26/2020 video by mckate.
504 in the riffles, 7/26/2020 video by Lani H.
2020.07.29: 504 and her son (821) compete for a fishing spot in the riffles, 7/29/2020 video by mckate.
September 2020:[]
2021: Adult Female with 3 Spring Cubs, 2nd known Litter (lost 1 cub between 7/31-9/15)[]
504 was included in the 2022 Bears of Brooks River book page 48.
2021 Season:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2021 season video, "Bear 504 2021."
Laura Lyn Photography captured four 2021 photos of 504 and her 3 spring cubs, #1, #2, #3 and #4.
Taylor Thomas Albright's 2021 Instagram video of 504 resting with 2 cubs while a 3rd cub dangles in a tree above.
July 2021:[]
2021.07.??: Stacy Hoffman Photography's July 2021 photo of 504 and her 3 spring cubs.
2021.07.15: Park visitor Steve Wiley captured 7/15/2021 video of 504 and her 3 spring cubs walking along a trail at Brooks Camp. 504 leads her cubs and stops to scratch her back on a tree. The family can be seen from 0:00-1:27.
2021.07.16: On 7/16/2021, Ranger Naomi Boak stopped in chat and shared photos of a sow with 3 spring cubs, #1 and #2. "Sitting in my cabin just now and the new sow with 3 springers walked right by. The picture is a blurry because it is through my screen door. See if you can ID."
A short time later Ranger Naomi was back in chat to share 3 more photos of the sow with 3 spring cubs, #1 (sow with 1 spring cub), #2 (1 spring cub) and #3 (all 3 spring cubs). "Went out to clean the LRE cam was rewarded with this." Note: 504 was identified as this sow with 3 spring cubs on 8/1/2021 by Ranger Naomi Boak in chat. " "So...Last night a few of us had to eat crow. Not literally, but I spoke with Ranger Nick last night. One of the sows with 3 cubs has been confirmed as 504. Don't know which one. After two well-informed people told me that the first sow with 3 springers was definitely NOT 504, I passed along that information. Question is: Are there two sows with 3 coy? I think so." NSBoak shared a 7/16/2021 photo of 504 on 3/12/2022.
Please request NSBoak's (aka Ranger Naomi Boak) permission prior to using her photographs!
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504 and her 3 spring cubs are seen on the spit and then swimming over to the spit road, 7/16/2021 video by Cheryl B.
7-16-2021 10-30 AM AKDT LR Dark Mama bear with three coys & Mama with yearling on spit Explore.org
Video by Cheryl B
Another quick look at 504 and her 3 spring cubs on the lower river, 7/16/2021 video by mckate.
2021.07.17: Flyer 4477's 7/17/2021 video of 504 and her 3 spring cubs walking along the lower river.
LunaCre's 7/17/2021 gif of 504's cubs waiting for her to finish fishing.
2021.07.18: 504 and her 3 cubs along the lower river, 7/18/2021 video by Flyer 4477.
2021.07.21: 504 and her 3 spring cubs visit the riffles. The cubs play and climb a tree while 504 hopes to catch fish, 7/21/2021 video by Flyer 4477.
2022.07.21 or prior: 504's 3 spring cubs in a tree, Instagram photo by kaisa.
2021.07.22: 504 fishes the cutbank area with her 3 spring cubs in the background, 7/22/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.07.23-07.26: Brooks Camp visitor Theresa Bielawski shared 11 photos of 504 and her 3 spring cubs at Brooks Falls, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 and #11.
Please request Theresa Bielawski's permission prior to using her photographs!
2021.07.25: 504's cubs sit, play and climb high up a tree at the riffles while mom fishes, 7/25/2021 video by Itzy Holly-LO.
504 takes her 3 spring cubs to the falls for the first time, 7/25/2021 video by JG. 504 seems to be quite hungry and in her usual fashion tries the dash and splash method. She does catch 1 fish which a cub steals.
LunaCre's 7/25/2021 gif of 504's dash and splash where she catches a fish.
2021.07.26: 504's 3 spring cubs rest below the Brooks Falls platform while 504 fishes, 7/26/2021 video by Itzy Holly-LO.
504 and her 3 spring cubs at the falls, 7/26/2021 gif by Itzy Holly-LO.
2021.07.28 or prior: Loriannah posted photos and videos of 504 and her 3 spring cubs on Instagram on 7/28, 7/29 and 8/8/2021. The photos and videos are assumed to be from 7/28/2021 or prior as 504 was not seen in August of 2021.
#1 post: 504's 3 spring cubs at the falls. Swipe left or click the right arrow to see 2 additional photos.
#2 post: 504 and her 3 spring cubs fishing at the falls video, first video only.
#3 post: 504's 3 spring cubs follow her along the river video.
Six 7/28/2021 or prior Instagram photos of 504 and her 3 spring cubs by dodsonhere.
2021.07.29: A quick look at the 504's on the far side of Brooks Falls, 7/29/2021 video by Itzy Holly-LO.
2021.07.30: 504 and her 3 spring cubs fish the riffles, 7/30/2021 video by markindify.
Sow and 3 coys 2021 07 21 Courtesy of Explore.org
504 and her 3 spring cubs fish the riffles, 7/30/2021 video by markindify
2021.07.31: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor Betsy Pitlick captured four 7/31/2021 photos of 504 and her 3 spring cubs, #1, #2, #3 and #4.
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504's 3 spring cubs wait on rocks while mom fishes, 7/31/2021 video by Buddy's Mom.
Sorry bro but this rock is only big enough for 2! 504’s coy Explore.org. 7-31-21
Video by Buddy's Mom
September 2021:[]
2021.09.15: 504 was observed on 9/15/2021 with only 2 cubs. The dark cub was considerably bigger than the small blonde cub. It appeared that the middle sized cub had been lost. It is unknown how 504 lost her spring cub. Bookmom captured four screenshots of the 504 family at the cutbank, #1, #2, #3 and #4.
504 and her 2 spring cubs are seen at the cutbank in this 9/15/2021 video by Владимир Семёнов (Vladimir Semyonov).
Медведи Катмай. Аляска - Katmai bears. Alaska.
Медведи Катмай. Аляска - Katmai bears. Alaska, 9/15/2021 video by Vladimir Semyonov
Cam watcher and Brooks Camp visitor lisatn shared five photos of 504 and her remaining 2 spring cubs, #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. Lisa noted "I thought you all might want to see what may have been the 504s last Wednesday, 9/15. They were far away and it was a dark day, so the images are grainy, but you can clearly see the big size difference in the two cubs."
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October 2021:[]
2021.10.15: 504 and cubs visit the falls, 10/15/2021 video by Hey Princess.
504 at the falls, 10/15/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.16: The 909 family watches the 504 family at the cutbank. 10/16/2021 video by mckate.
More of 504 and her babes, 10/16/2021 video by mckate.
2021.10.17: 504 and chubby cubs pick up scraps at the falls, 10/17/2021 video by Hey Princess.
The 504 family is seen at the upper falls in this 10/17/2021 video by Oh_Arana.
2021.10.21: 504 and cubs fishing along the lower river, 10/21/2021 video by JG.
2021.10.22: 504's blonde spring cub, 10/22/2021 gif by LunaCre.
2021.10.23: 504 and cubs at the falls and downriver, 10/23/2021 video by JG.
2021.10.26: 504s cubs romp on the cut bank, 10/26/2021 video by JG.
2021.10.27: LunaCre's two 10/27/2021 gifs of the 504 family at the cutbank, #1 and #2.
2021.10.28: 504 cubs looking for mom, 10/28/2021 video by Hey Princess. "They did find mom and joined her as seen on the cam afterwards."
504 jumping and pouncing for fish, 10/28/2021 gif by Rae_Rae.
2021.10.29: 504 and her 2 spring cubs are seen at the cutbank and swimming across the river, two 10/29/2021 gifs by LunaCre, #1 and #2.
2021.10.30: 504 and her 2 cubs rest and fish on the lower river, three 10/30/2021 gifs by LunaCre, #1, #2 and #3.
November 2021:[]
2021.11.01: The 504 family fishes the lower river with new snow on the ground, 11/1/2021 video by Oh_Arana.
2021 11.02: 504 and her 2 spring cubs look for fish scraps near the lower river bridge, 11/2/2021 video by markindify.
2021.11.03: 504 and cubs still munching on fish, 11/3/2021 video by Hey Princess.
LunaCre's 11/3/2021 gif of 504 and her cubs on the lower river and the 2 spring cubs resting on top of the cutbank.
2021.11.04: The 504 family at the falls after dark, 11/4/2021 video by markindify.
LunaCre's 11/4/2021 gif of 504's 2 spring cubs.
2021.11.05: The 504 family was last observed on 11/5/2021 along the cutbank area. Both cubs looked well fattened up for hibernation, 11/5/2021 video by markindify.
2022: Adult Female with 2 Yearlings, One Male & One Female[]
2022 Season:[]
504's smaller blonde yearling is female. The larger dark yearling is male.
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2022 season video of 504 and her 2 yearlings, "Bear 504 and cubs 2022, June-July."
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this 2022 season video of 504 and her 2 yearlings, "Bear 504 and cubs 2022, September-October."
June 2022:[]
2022.06.25: Anchorage.aero posted an Instagram video of 504 and her 2 yearlings on 6/26/2022. "Someone was asking yesterday if there are momma bears with cubs at Brooks! Here is the proof! Captured yesterday (6/25/2022) by our customer @oksana.muza_lviv."
2022.06.27 or prior: Park visitor veridical_ventures two Instagram photos of 504 and her 2 yearlings, #1 and #2. Both photos are assumed to be from the same trip and taken 6/27/2022 or prior. Note the very similar head profiles of all three.
2022.06.28: 504 and her 2 yearlings were first observed on the cams on 6/28/2022, video by mckate. The family was observed on the lower river and oxbow searching for fish.
2022.06.29: 504 runs into the river and catches fish, 6/29/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
504 and cubs at the oxbow, all standing at once, 6/29/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.06.30: Betsy Bear's 6/30/2022 photo of 504's 2 yearlings.
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504 and her 2 yearlings search for fish in the riffles, 6/30/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
July 2022:[]
504 appears on the list of Bears Monitored in July 2022.
2022.07.01: 504 and her 2 yearlings, 7/1/2022 photo by Truman Everts. 504, 7/1/2022 photo by Truman Everts. 504's yearlings, 7/1/2022 photo by Truman Everts. One of 504's two gorgeous yearling cubs, waiting for Mum to catch supper", 7/1/2022 photo by Truman Everts. Truman Evert's 7/1/2022 photo of 504's dark yearling. Another 7/1/2022 photo of 504's dark yearling by Truman Everts. Truman Everts photo of 504 on 7/1/2022. "It's not that 504 doesn't trust you...but you are in the vicinity of her yearlings, so she's obligated to keep an eye on you..." Truman Evert's 7/1/2022 photo of 504's two yearlings. " Here's a nice tight pic of the 504 Mix-N-Match yearling cubs..." Truman Evert's 7/1/2022 photo of "one of 504's yearlings resting their head on their sibling's butt."
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Betsy Bear's two 7/1/2022 photos of 504 and her 2 yearlings, #1 and #2.
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504 and cubs on the low cam, 7/1/2022 video by JG.
2022.07.03: 504 and cubs on the lower river, 7/3/2022 video by Cheryl B.
2022.07.05: 504 gives chase and steals a fish from a subadult, 7/5/2022 video by Flyer 4477.
856 is headed towards the oxbow where 504 is with her 2 yearlings, 7/5/2022 video by Birgitt. 504 charges 856 and he decides to take another route.
In Which 504 'Charge' Charges & 856 Decides He Really Would Rather Go Around 2022-07-05 21-19-08 (explore.org)-2
Video by Birgitt
2022.07.06: 504 catches a fish, 7/6/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.07.07: The 132 and 504 families meet up at the oxbow, 7/7/2022 gif by LunaCre. The 132s are nearest.
2022.07.08: 856 rounds the bend where the 504s are, 7/8/2022 video by Cruiser.
2022.07.10: 504's 2 yearlings are seen in the riffles while she fishes, 7/10/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.07.11: 831 on the left is seen fishing near her mom 504 and 2 yearlings, 7/11/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.07.12: 504's yearlings rest in the riffles while mom fishes, 7/12/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.07.13: 504 claims her fishing spot in the riffles by chasing another bear away, 7/13/2022 video by Jody Bennett.
2022.07.15: 482 Brett's yearling is curious about 504's dark yearling, 7/15/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.07.17: 504's light cub finds a big piece of fish, 7/17/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.07.18: 504's cubs sit by the platform while mom fishes, 7/18/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.07.20: 504 and cubs at the lower river, 7/20/2022 video by Cheryl B.
2022.07.21: Cam viewer and Brooks Camp visitor Kara di Baleaux shared a 7/21/2022 video of an incident between 504 and 856 on 8/1/2022. "On 7/21/22 around 9:20 PM AKDT we saw this confrontation between 856 and 132 504 with her yearlings right in front of the falls platform when we visited Brooks. Based on a few messages I exchanged with cam watchers last night, it appears that this incident may not have been captured by the explore webcams. The bears receded into the trees behind the platform and we couldn't see what was happening after that since the ranger that was present at the platform (understandably) prevented us from going down the walkway to observe. The growls seemed to subside within a few minutes and the tension seemed to have quickly diffused. We saw the 132s 504s the next day and they seemed fine. Glad the unnerving situation didn't lead to anything adverse. Everyone at the platform (including the ranger) was worried for a few minutes. [Note: based on cam viewer feedback, I've updated the sow to 504 from 132]
2022.07.22: 504 and her 2 yearlings pay a visit to the falls, 7/22/2022 video by Flyer 4477.
2022.07.23: 504 and cubs at the falls, 7/23/2022 video by JG.
2022.07.24: 504 and cubs on the Brooks Falls low cam, 7/24/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.07.26: 504's male yearling is observed eating a gull in this 7/26/2022 video by Itzy LO 335. It is unknown whether he found it already dead or caught it.
2022.07.27: A long look at the 504s, 7/27/2022 video by Kwaahu.
2022.07.28: 504 and cubs fish along the lower river, 7/28/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
2022.07.29: Lori Hocking's (aka Lovethebears1) four 7/29/2022 photos of 504 and her 2 yearlings resting on top of the cutbank, #1, #2, #3 and #4.
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2022.07.30: 504's 2 yearlings hilariously appear to be mimicking big brother 821's hand movements, 7/30/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.07.31: Lori Hocking (aka Lovethebears1) captured multiple photos of 504 and her 2 yearlings on 7/31/2022. The family can be seen in the riffles. Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14 and #15.
2022.07.31: Lori Hocking (aka Lovethebears1) captured multiple photos of 504 and her 2 yearlings on 7/31/2022. The family can be seen in the riffles. Photos #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14 and #15.
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504's larger cub catches his own fish, 7/31/2022 video by Jen Schneider.
504's larger cub catches its own fish! Brooks Falls cam Explore.org 7-31-2022-2
Video by Jen Schneider
August 2022:[]
2022.08.01: A nice look at 504, 8/1/2022 video by twelve22.
504's male yearling jumps and gets a scrap, then little sister steals it, 8/1/2022 video by Buddy's Mom.
BF. 504 big is so proud! Jumped and caught leftovers(that 504 little stole). Explore.org 8-1-22
Video by Buddy's Mom
504's smaller cub investigates and adjusts the low falls cam, 8/1/2022 video by JG.
2022.08.02: 504's cubs play with an entangled rope in the riffles, 8/2/2022 video by mckate.
2022.08.03: 504's larger yearling is curious about 910's spring cub, 8/3/2022 video by twelve22.
504's smaller yearling does an impressive leap for some scraps, 8/3/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.08.05 or prior: Four Instagram photos of 504 and her 2 yearlings in the riffles, posted on 8/26/2022 by ackampmann. 504 was absent from Brooks Camp from 8/6-9/6/2022 so these photos most likely prior to August 6.
2022.08.05: Abbi S. captured this video of 504's smaller, blonder yearling urinating out the back which confirms the yearling is a female.
504’s lighter, smaller yearling - Riffles Camera on Explore.org 08-05-2022
by Abbi S 504's smaller, blonder yearling is a female
504 and cubs at the falls, 8/5/2022 video by Ratna Narayan.
504 sits on 89 Backpack's rock, 8/5/2022 video by twelve22.
September 2022:[]
504 appears on the list of Bears Monitored in September 2022.
Note: The bear cams were offline 9/11-9/17/2022 (part of the day).
2022.09.06: During a Ranger Live chat on 9/6/2022 Ranger Chris shared that 504 and her 2 yearlings had returned (after a 4 week absence).
2022.09.12: Lisa Robertson (aka Larinor) shared a 9/12/2022 photo of 504 with her male yearling on 3/12/2022.
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2022.09.16: Kopperlben's 9/16/2022 photos of 504's male and female yearlings, #1 male and #2 female.
2022.09.24: 504's larger darker cub is determined to be male when he is seen urinating straight down, 9/24/2022 video by mckate.
2022.09.28: 504 and her 2 yearlings at the falls, 9/28/2022 video by JG.
The 910 (top left), 909 (top right) and 504 (below) families are seen in close proximity at the cutbank, 9/28/2022 video by Cruiser.
October 2022:[]
2022.10.01: 504 and cubs fish at the falls, 10/1/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.10.02: The 811s watch the 504s pass by, 10/2/2022 video by mckate.
2022.10.04: 504 and yearlings fish the lower river, 10/4/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.10.05: 504 and her 2 yearlings spend some time at the falls, 10/5/2022 video by JG.
2022.10.06: Blonde bear (maybe 207) and the 504 family on the lower river, 10/6/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.10.07: 504 and her yearlings pass by the falls low cam, 10/7/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.10.08: 504 and yearlings move through the riffles, 10/8/2022 video by mckate.
2022.10.09: 504's cubs wait while mom fishes, 10/9/2022 video by JG.
2022.10.10: 504 and cubs have a long fishing session at the falls, 10/10/2022 video by JG.
2022.10.11: 504's smaller cub finds a good spot for a snack, 10/11/2022 video by mckate.
2022.10.12: 504 and her 2 yearlings stop by the falls, 10/12/2022 gif by LunaCre.
2022.10.13: 504's male yearling eats a leftover gull, 10/13/2022 video by Ssunny.Y.
-10-13-2022- 504's cubs "Eating seagull (Chicken for them)" (Brooks Falls Bears explore.org)
Video by Ssunny.Y
2022.10.14: The 504s pass by the falls briefly, 10/14/2022 gif by LunaCre. The cut on 504's head seems to be healing well, 10/14/2022 gif by LunaCre. It is unknown how she was injured.
2022.10.15: 504 and cubs walk in front of the falls low cam, 10/15/2022 video by twelve22.
2022.10.16: The 504s fish the falls, 10/16/2022 video by twelve22. "That's 504's dark yearling running at the end. He'd wandered off, as he tends to do, and I think he might have seen 99 (who showed up after this video) and came back running to where his mom and sister were."
99 spooks 504's male spring cub, 10/16/2022 video by mckate. "I guess he thought the family had the falls to themselves. He was literally a blur running back to the safety of his mom."
2022.10.17: 504 has some success with the dash and grab technique at the falls, 10/17/2022 video by JG.
2022.10.18: 504 and her lighter yearling sit by the falls, 10/18/2022 video by twelve22. This was the last day that 504 was observed with her cubs.
2023: Adult Female with Two 2.5 Year-Old Cubs, One Male & One Female[]
July 2023:[]
504 returned to Brooks River with her two 2.5 year-old cubs.
2023.07.15: 504 with her two 2.5 year-old cubs gifs (#1, #2, #3 & #4) created by Blair-55 (p 14:52).:
mckate captured this video of the return of 504 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs for the 2023 season.:
15 Jul 2023- 504s Arrive (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.21: The 504 family group relax on the spit video by mckate:
21 Jul 2023- 504s Relax on the Spit (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.23: 504 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs fish and rest in this video captured by mckate:
23 Jul 2023- 504's Fish and Rest in the Riffles (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.28: 504's female 2.5 year-old cub rests in the riffles video by mckate:
28 Jul 2023- 504's Girl Rests in the Riffles (explore.org)
video by mckate
504's male 2.5 year-old cub takes a nap in this video captured by mckate:
28 Jul 2023- 504's Boy Has a Snooze (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.07.29: 504 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs greet 132 and her two 2.5 year old cubs near the riffles in this video captured by mckate. Notice the size difference between the two sets of 2.5 year-old cubs and 132 in comparison to 504.:
29 Jul 2023- 504s Greet 132s in Riffles (explore.org)
video by mckate
504 has a look around the lower river in this July 29, 2023 video by mckate:
29 Jul 2023- 504 Has Look Around Lower River (explore.org)
video by mckate
September 2023:[]
2023.09.08: 504 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs return from their walkabout in this video captured by mckate:
8 Sep 2023- The 504's Return from Their Walkabout (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.09: 504 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs fish the lower river in this video mckate captured:
9 Sep 2023- 504s Fish the Lower River (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.26: 504 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs sort through scraps on what remains of the island in mckate's video:
26 Sep 2023- 504s Sort Through Island Scraps (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.09.28: 504 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs pass through the riffles in this video by mckate.:
28 Sep 2023- 504s Pass Through the Riffles (explore.org)
video by mckate
October 2023:[]
2023.10.01: 504 and her two 2.5 year-old cubs stop by the falls in this video captured by twelve22:
504 and Her Cubs Stop by the Falls - October 1, 2023 (explore.org)
video by twelve22
2023.10.09: 903 "Gully" and 504's male 2.5 year-old cub spot a mink in mckate's video:
9 Oct 2023- 903 and 504M Spot a Mink (explore.org0
video by mckate
504 and her two 2.5 year-old cub walk the riffles bank in this video captured by mckate:
9 Oct 2023- 504s Walk the Riffles Bank (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.10.19: 504's male 2.5 year-old cub had a nice catch when the 504's fished near the riffles in this video mckate captured.:
19 Oct 2023- 504s Fish Near the Riffles (explore.org)
video by mckate
504's male 2.5 year-old cub enjoys an island snack in mckate's video. Here's a young fellow who should do well after he separates from his mom next season.:
19 Oct 2023- 504M Enjoys an Island Snack (explore.org)
video by mckate
2023.10.22: 504 and her female 2.5 year-old cub do some marking in mckate's video:
22 Oct 2023- 504 and Her Girl Do Some Marking (explore.org)
video by mckate
2024: Adult Female (with? or without? 3.5 year-old cubs)[]
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Known Courting & Mating:[]
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Known Litters of Cubs:[]
1st Known Litter: 2015[]
2015: 3 Spring Cubs
On 9/24/15, 504 was first observed on the lower river with a litter of 3 spring cubs during a play by play. Rangers Mike Fitz and Roy Wood could not identify her at that time. 504 was never officially observed by the bear monitor in 2015.
2016: 2 Remaining Yearlings
504 was photographed by the bear monitor in July, 2016. Her identity was revealed in a live chat with Ranger Leslie on 9/26/16.
2017: 504 emancipated her two 2.5 year old cubs, a dark male (now 821) and a lighter female (now 831).
2nd Known Litter: 2021[]
2021: 3 Spring Cubs, lost 1 cub between July 31, 2021 and September 15, 2021
504 was observed with 3 spring cubs through July 31, 2021. She was next observed on September 15, 2021 and had lost the middle sized cub. It is unknown what happened to the cub.
2022: 2 Yearlings
504 returned to Brooks Camp on 6/25/2022 with 2 yearlings. The smaller, blonder yearling is a female; Abbi S. captured this video of the yearling urinating on August 5, 2022.
2023: Two 2.5 Year-Old Cubs
Known Relatives:[]
Mother: Unknown
Father: Unknown
Offspring: 821 & 831 (Speculated), from 2015 litter
Genetics Study Samples Obtained:[]
2016: None Known[]
504 was not darted in 2016 by Ranger Michael Saxton for the genetics study.
2017: Unsuccessful Darting Attempt by Ranger Michael Saxton[]
Ranger Michael Saxton's 2017 attempt to dart 504 during the 2017 season for the genetics study was unsuccessful.