I stared at the pic for a while just now. Looks like a young Mama bear and the photo was taken in early to mid spring. Perhaps even late spring, depending on the avaiability of food. However, note the lack of leaves or discernable buds on the sappling in the foreground. That is contrasted by what looks like a fern also in the foreground. Dan... can you ID the "fern".

I've seen sows that looked emaciated from nursing three cubs all winter. Matter of fact, I've seen boars in the spring that looked like death warmed over.

Still, finding Bigfoot would be cool. Probably less dangerous, too.