How can you tell if a woolly bear caterpillar is dead?

Well, honey, if that little critter ain't moving, ain't eating, and ain't responding to your sweet nothings, chances are it's gone to that big caterpillar field in the sky. Give it a gentle poke or a nudge to be sure, but if it's stiff as a board, well, there's your answer. Time to say goodbye to your woolly bear friend and let nature do its thing.