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Title: 8-1-08
Post by: BONE COLLECTOR on July 16, 2008, 02:44:07 PM
 IS ANYONE GETTING EXCITED ABOUT BEAR SEASON YET?
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: Bearhunter on July 16, 2008, 02:45:01 PM
You can beat Ill be out looking for the big boy.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: DeKuma on July 16, 2008, 02:54:42 PM
It is all I think about!
I have two big bruins on our property just waiting for me.  One is a big Cinnamon, and the other is jet black with a large white blaze.  They were still in the same areas two weeks ago.  Hopefully my dad and I will connect!
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: Machias on July 16, 2008, 02:58:28 PM
Just ticks me off I can't hunt my favorite spot until after Labor Day.  I used to love going into the NE corner of the state in Aug and hunting.  Looking forward to the opening though!!
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: saylean on July 16, 2008, 03:00:32 PM
Ya, my trigger finger is itching...plus I need more pics/stories from fellow hunters on here to check out! Cant decide if i wanna head up to where I saw the bears by my car, last years opener, or my secret bear spot..(although the later isnt good until late august)...

Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: shanevg on July 16, 2008, 03:31:01 PM
Can't wait!  I've seen 7 bear in the lowland of my secret spot already this year and with all this sunshine, hopefully they will be moving up into the higher country.  There is one little blueberry patch up there that tends to get ripe early, hopefully it will have some berries for bear to feed on.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on July 16, 2008, 03:54:08 PM
 :whoo: I'm already excited and can't wait for season to open.  That is one animal I would really like to put a tag on this year.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: actionshooter on July 16, 2008, 04:02:03 PM
Just ticks me off I can't hunt my favorite spot until after Labor Day.  I used to love going into the NE corner of the state in Aug and hunting.  Looking forward to the opening though!!

 That REALLY bummed me out when they changed the season, I had a spot that was AWESOME, saw 4 bears in one patch at one time, all adults! Now by Sept 1st the berries are gone  :cryriver:
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: T-ROY on July 16, 2008, 04:04:41 PM
I'll be out there, gonna  try an get my 10 year old on one this year. we go the first 3 days of the season togther. gonna poke at few rounds at some paper this weeknd to make sure every thing is still were it needds to be.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: billythekidrock on July 16, 2008, 04:07:42 PM
Kinda.. debating on taking the 1st off, but I am hoarder of annual leave. :chuckle:
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: Machias on July 16, 2008, 04:17:00 PM
I'll wait for a cold front to move in and take a day off if we get one nice cooler day or two, usually happens once a year in the higher elevations.  Good luck everyone, take plenty of photos to share and when you get one share all the little details so we can all enjoy it.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: WildBear on July 16, 2008, 04:22:24 PM
So looking forward to the season!! Going to miss the first few days... Family's going to ocean shores... Didn't plan that one too well... Good luck to all!! Look forward to seeing pictures and hearing the stories!!
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: billythekidrock on July 16, 2008, 04:29:43 PM
So looking forward to the season!! Going to miss the first few days... Family's going to ocean shores... Didn't plan that one too well... Good luck to all!! Look forward to seeing pictures and hearing the stories!!

Uh,.. maybe you can work that one out. Sneak off for a couple hours North and East of Ocean Shores.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: Bscman on July 16, 2008, 04:52:18 PM
I stumbled across two areas a little closer to home this year...
both are going to require a fair amount of hiking, but I'm getting pretty amped up.

I'm only interested in taking a bear with my bow, though...so it's going to take some work.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: WildBear on July 16, 2008, 06:27:04 PM
Been thinking of that Billy... Can't hurt!!  ;)
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on July 16, 2008, 07:28:57 PM
Kinda.. debating on taking the 1st off, but I am hoarder of annual leave. :chuckle:

 :chuckle:
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: clemons14e on July 17, 2008, 03:44:00 PM
cant what frist time bear hunting in 12 years now i only got to find a bear
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: bearmanric on July 17, 2008, 07:05:02 PM
try skokomish brown's creek tall bridge or spyder lake area's. lot's of cougar's up there. just past shelton is the exit.Rick
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: mulehunter on July 19, 2008, 07:27:04 PM
 ;) Cant wait, We seen 7 Bears so far on our serect spot! Cant sleep!!!  :bash:

mulehunter  :dunno:
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: mulehunter on July 19, 2008, 09:44:19 PM
 ;) just saw another black bear tonight on run.... 250-300lb

 :'(

cant sleep tonight...

mulehunter
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: saylean on July 19, 2008, 09:47:45 PM
Less than two weeks ladies and gents!
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: edmondshunter on July 20, 2008, 01:29:10 PM
Got my gear together last night.  Got a new vented hat with a mesh face shield, should help keep me cool.

Just cant wait for opening day, I got the itch bad
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: bearmanric on July 20, 2008, 02:47:06 PM
still debating the coast or blewit pass or RimRock area. thought of having a bear camp. showing how to call and stuff. not sure what i'm doing yet. would be cool to hunt wide open country. like the Colockum or manistash. all area's ive called for cougar's. dang what to do. Rick
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: PolarBear on July 20, 2008, 03:17:45 PM
Mt. Adams or Clearwater/Matheney. With my bow.  Hopefully.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: bearmanric on July 20, 2008, 03:36:20 PM
that's were i hunt on the coast lot's of bear's and Kittie's.i could see stalking a bear on Tacoma creek. Rick
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: billythekidrock on July 20, 2008, 04:28:54 PM
Quote
still debating the coast or blewit pass or RimRock area. though of having a bear camp. showing how to call and stuff. not sure what i'm doing yet.

I'd be in if it was someplace new, maybe not so thick.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: cohoho on July 20, 2008, 05:28:29 PM
Are the coats OK?  I guess I got to get used to here, but 1 Aug, coats are thin and not in good shape up North??  Just curious to see why you'd want one so early if they have very thin rugs?  And it isn't for the table fare in the summer....  Is it?  I love spring bear meat, but as the summer comes never had one that taste good?  Curious - so don't release the rant and rave hounds on me.....
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: billythekidrock on July 20, 2008, 05:46:19 PM
Are the coats OK?  I guess I got to get used to here, but 1 Aug, coats are thin and not in good shape up North??  Just curious to see why you'd want one so early if they have very thin rugs?  And it isn't for the table fare in the summer....  Is it?  I love spring bear meat, but as the summer comes never had one that taste good?  Curious - so don't release the rant and rave hounds on me.....

Thin or prime they usually end up in pieces and tossed to the yotes. Even the ones I get out whole. It is all about the meat. I have eaten spring and fall bears and they taste the same.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: rougheye on July 20, 2008, 05:58:27 PM
Fall bears taste like fish , in AK .
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: PolarBear on July 20, 2008, 07:15:27 PM
And so do the native chicks! ;)
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: cohoho on July 20, 2008, 08:49:31 PM
Please elaborate Polar Bear....  Did you know there is three things you need to be a true Alaskan?  That is the third.....  First two are easy, peeing in the Yukon and killing a griz, it was the thrid that never got me to "True" resident status.........

The ones I ate (Black Bears) there were awful in the fall, so pretty good here, hmmm, I have to give some a try, thanks for the info makes it easier to understand now...  Even AK Fish and Game doesn't require the harvest of meat in the fall for the very reason I asked...
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: cohoho on July 20, 2008, 08:51:57 PM
Hey by the way, do taxi's buy the rugs here, (Michelle, Bucklucky, Hunting Cowboy???) or are they even legal to sell, I guess I should have asked that first...
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: rougheye on July 20, 2008, 08:52:34 PM
And so do the native chicks! ;)
   :bdid:    :chuckle:        :yike:
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: ICEMAN on July 20, 2008, 10:24:57 PM
I am ready to go as of today. Gear has all been gone thru, taking my .270 this year, shooting good. Vehicle has been gone thru and is ready to go. Bags are packed. Maps. Everything. All I need is a block of ice, some apples, and it's go time.

I will be looking for the bruiser that made this mess;

Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: bucklucky on July 20, 2008, 10:27:00 PM
Looks like he *censored* out the pistol from the last guy that tried to kill him :chuckle: I'd be affraid , very affraid ;)
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: archery288 on July 20, 2008, 10:31:32 PM
Looks like he *censored* out the pistol from the last guy that tried to kill him :chuckle: I'd be affraid , very affraid ;)

 :chuckle:  :chuckle:
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on July 20, 2008, 10:32:14 PM
Looks like he *censored* out the pistol from the last guy that tried to kill him :chuckle: I'd be affraid , very affraid ;)

I was thinking the same thing!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on July 20, 2008, 10:37:18 PM
Hey by the way, do taxi's buy the rugs here, (Michelle, Bucklucky, Hunting Cowboy???) or are they even legal to sell, I guess I should have asked that first...

Yes cohoho Bear skins are legal to sell.  With certain stipulations!  It has to be the whole skin with paws and claws attached.  If you want to sell the skull it has to be in the skin!

Refer to WAC 232-12-071
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: ICEMAN on July 20, 2008, 10:38:49 PM
You should have seen what was in the other pile of crap.  :yike:
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: bucklucky on July 20, 2008, 10:40:29 PM
Yours or the Bears :chuckle:
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on July 20, 2008, 10:41:34 PM
 :chuckle:
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: ICEMAN on July 20, 2008, 10:51:31 PM
You can tell that the picture is not of mine, since there is no corn showing.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on July 20, 2008, 10:54:23 PM
 :puke:
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: bucklucky on July 20, 2008, 11:17:19 PM
 :cue:
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: cascademountainhunter on July 21, 2008, 09:51:48 PM
oh man i cant wait!  :whoo:
ive seen more bears this year than any year.
i hope ill beable to see some more here in a couple weeks!
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: Jackjr on July 21, 2008, 09:55:09 PM
cant wait.  Need something to do
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: SHANE(WA) on July 21, 2008, 11:04:52 PM
Its nice to be able to get out, but the hides on larger bears are no good, super thin and rubbed usually, the only downfall.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: saylean on July 25, 2008, 05:52:38 PM
This time next week guys!....out in the woods..looking for Smokey the Bear!
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: bearmanric on July 25, 2008, 06:00:56 PM
just spent $729.00 on a new opencountry Foxpro. it has a 100 sound's. this is a special call for calling big country. i'll mainly use it for bear and cougar. buying some nice stuff this year next is a Remington AR R25 243 cal.  going after cougar's alot this year.  yes excited about friday. Rick
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: bobcat on July 25, 2008, 06:19:11 PM
I won't be out on the opener for bear, as I'll be in Oregon elk hunting instead, for a few days. But I've got a spot all picked out for the following weekend where I plan on calling in and killing a bear. Don't care much about the hide as I don't have the money nor a place to put it if I did have it done. But I've got lots of freezer space for all the meat, that's what I'm after. Not to mention the chance to save some of next year's fawns.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: HoofsandWings on July 25, 2008, 10:44:42 PM
I will be in the Blues come opening day. My sister-in-law has mentioned a bear rug a few times. I am going to see about getting one. I spent some time this pm working up loads for my 270. Next I have to go to the range and make sure everything is okay. We can't have a fire due to restrictions this year, so the 5 pounds of ribeye steaks I took for turkey hunting in the Blues last year is out. I have some moose german sausage that I can bring. I have to do some meal planning this week. Maybe some moose burgers are in order.
Also, the Blues have some nice electrical storms as entertainment in the evenings.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: saylean on July 25, 2008, 11:45:54 PM
Never set up a bear camp....that could be fun. Usually, I just do day hunts...I like the idea of a bear camp though...it would be cool, having a predator camp!

730 bones on a predator caller Rick?! Man...you could have hired me, made me thrash around and call for you for that price...must be worth it!
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: bearmanric on July 26, 2008, 12:27:25 AM
yes very well worth it. i've spent close to $3000.00 on toneboard's and call part's in the last three month's. time for me to get something. i wanted this caller.  I was going to go on a cougar or wolf calling guided hunt. still might this is what i do call predator's it is my bussiness. it's what i live for calling animal's. it's part of the puzzle for my cougar calling. cant wait till it get's here tue's or wed. Rick :)
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: saylean on July 26, 2008, 02:07:31 AM
So when you call cougs...do you use a blind? Just curious...as I would love to bag one..but am afraid that I am seen too much, even though I am camoed up.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: ICEMAN on July 26, 2008, 02:37:53 AM
I will be all set up Thursday night at 4500', west side. One of my buddies "might" join me....probably not... Gonna look for mega-pooper from last year. Hope there are ripe berries by now, but I sort of doubt it....  I need the four days to decompress, bear or no bear...
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: billythekidrock on July 26, 2008, 07:21:12 AM
The little wild blackberries and wild raspberries are ripe as low as 500 feet in Western WA.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: bearmanric on July 26, 2008, 09:13:03 AM
i use a Gillie suit. having the caller i can be away from the sound. that help's alot. i find brush or root wad. blend in. i have a nice camp. i sorta have a wall tent. work's great. i have a great spot on the coast last i went down a raod there were the rasberry's you could see in the midde were the bear sat down and feasted. lot's of crap. come back down the road and a bear was sitting in another patch. he stood up. the ambled down the road. i huffed he stood broadside almost a minute. then over the egde. was very cool. i see those rasberry's and little blackberry first. then Hulkleberry's, blueberry's and cascara berry'a that's when you here stuff breaking and lot's of movement bear camp is my favorate time of year. Rick :drool:
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: Timberstalker on July 26, 2008, 11:06:21 AM
I will be in the Blues come opening day. My sister-in-law has mentioned a bear rug a few times. I am going to see about getting one. I spent some time this pm working up loads for my 270. Next I have to go to the range and make sure everything is okay. We can't have a fire due to restrictions this year, so the 5 pounds of ribeye steaks I took for turkey hunting in the Blues last year is out. I have some moose german sausage that I can bring. I have to do some meal planning this week. Maybe some moose burgers are in order.
Also, the Blues have some nice electrical storms as entertainment in the evenings.

Just a little tip for you....The Blues dont open until Sept. 2nd.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: bearmanric on July 26, 2008, 11:20:32 AM
was going to say that. but didnt need more trouble. Rick :)
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: bankwalker on July 26, 2008, 12:12:48 PM
i dont have my tags yet and wont be able to get them till the 16th so im gonna miss out on the good hunting.

ill be looking for someone to hunt with forsure once i get my tags
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: HoofsandWings on July 26, 2008, 04:03:47 PM
Thanks for the tip. I am going to the coast on Friday.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: bearmanric on July 26, 2008, 04:27:39 PM
that's the bummer on the eastside. i would love to hunt colville, sherman pass or dayton and blue mountain's. i'll be on the coast. Rick
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: FOsteology on July 26, 2008, 05:19:17 PM
Ironing out the details, but a good possibility my friend and I will spend a couple weeks on the West side next month.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: bearmanric on July 26, 2008, 11:17:27 PM
looking forward to thursday. head to the coast get some calling in. Rick
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: MountainWalk on July 26, 2008, 11:51:07 PM
im going to bust one in 624. im almost certain of it. 
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: HoofsandWings on July 27, 2008, 04:19:12 PM
Looks like 648 or 638.
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: HoofsandWings on July 28, 2008, 09:37:29 PM
From the activity in the bear forum, everyone is already out looking for their bear.
I just preloaded my GPS with roads and contours for the Oly PA. Got out my head to toe forest camo. I look like a bandit with the camo hanky. It covers from the nose down and with the hat, there is not a lot of skin to see.
I have my turkey gloves to hide the hands. It should be fun. I was considering a range finder, but I am going to wait and get one prior to Nov 1 for elk. I am not going to shoot at a bear past 150 yards. Now the bear just have to cooperate and come out into the clearing to eat berries. 
Title: Re: 8-1-08
Post by: huntnphool on July 28, 2008, 09:45:51 PM
I will be out watching the Blue Angels and Bikinis :chuckle: Good luck.
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