When you tranquilize a bear for how long are they out?

Answer 1

Depends on the tranq used and whether the correct initial dosage was used based on the animal's weight. Some meds require an antidote to bring the animal out post treatment.

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Otherwise the idea is to give the animal enough tranquilizer so that is it awakening at the time manipulation/treatment ends.

If the animal is waking before treatment is completed a secondary dose can be calculated and administered to keep it quiescent for additional time.

The aggitation level and or pain level of the animal before it is tranquilized also plays a role in how well and how long the tranquilizer works.