Black Bear Cub of the Year (“COY”), Yellowstone National Park

Photo of a cub of the year ("COY"), also known as a spring cub, walks through tall grass.
“Hey Mom, Wait Up!”

This is a good time to be in Yellowstone to see bear cubs.  While I enjoy photographing all cubs, the spring cubs, also known as cubs of the year, or “COYs,” are the cutest.  Spring cubs are tiny.  How tiny?  I think of them as footballs with legs.