A serious contender for years without the crown: runner-up to 747 in 2020, then to Grazer in both 2023 and 2024. He finally won in 2025, despite a fractured jaw.
32 Chunk was first identified in 2007 as a two and half year-old bear, making him in his late teens. He is a large adult male known to arrive in spring still carrying weight from the previous fall, mostly in his hind quarters. He has a distinctive scar across his muzzle.
32 Chunk is consistently one of the largest and most dominant bears at the falls. In previous years, he weighed an estimated 1,200 lbs in fall. He frequently occupies the best fishing spots on the river and has access to the best mating opportunities. He is a patient bear and will occupy the same spot for extended periods of time. Despite his fishing skills, he often waits for scraps and leftovers from other bears. But at the same time, he does not hesitate to challenge and displace others from the resources he wants. His range of behaviors demonstrates his opportunistic strategy and his individuality.