151 Walker

151 Walker, photographed in July and again in September
151 Walker · NPS composite, July and September

A former playmate turned challenger, facing a rising wave of younger males.

Once upon a time, Walker was the life of the party. As a young, independent bear he sought out chances to play and was good at getting other bears to join him. Easy going? Absolutely. Fast forward to 2026, and Walker is a different bear. He's now much more willing to challenge other bears than play with them, and he gets pushback in return. Look for a pear-shaped body, a long muzzle, and large round ears.

Here's the tension: Walker faces a challenging lineup of younger adult males who want the same things he does. His size and experience have so far given him an advantage over most of them, but that won't last forever, and his place in the hierarchy might already be at risk as bears like 164 Bucky and 903 Gully grow into their prime. Both are in this field. Walker is a clear example of change alongside maturity. Can the veteran hold the line one more season?