Author Topic: Possible New State Record (Read 5411 times)

CavemantheHunter · « **on:** October 22, 2012, 02:25:54 PM »

There was a bear shot behind Carlton opening weekend. I talked to the guy that shot it and saw it hanging at the meat market. They were saying it could push 500 lbs and it sure looked like it. I thought it was a side of beef hanging in there! Did anyone else see that bear?

saylean · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2012, 05:35:31 PM »

Bear weight was 331 hanging, with no hide, head, claws or guts, so I was told. Sounds like a bruiser.

oldleclercrd · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2012, 05:40:20 PM »

It didnt happen if I cant see pics.

Kola16 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2012, 05:42:50 PM »

Quote from: oldleclericrd on October 22, 2012, 05:40:20 PM

It didnt happen if I cant see pics.

Did you come from Missouri

There are plenty of 500 lbs. bears

saylean · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2012, 05:45:25 PM »

My buddy was talking to the butcher who was cutting it up while we were over in twisp. I didnt see it. No pics...at least from me.

seansfire · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:17:52 AM »

how big is the current state record ?

sorry for what may seem a dumb question but i am very new hunter

CavemantheHunter · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:20:03 AM »

I saw it with no hide and no head and it blew my mind. Not sure what the current state record is, but either way, this was a bear of a lifetime. And only a few hundred yards from town. Congrats to the hunter; he was a really nice guy.

Holg3107 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:21:57 AM »

Current state record bear is 21 10/16" for Rifle. Remember weight has nothing to do with the record, they base it on skull size.

boneaddict · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:22:37 AM »

I posted the article earlier this morning of it calling it a 600 pound bear. It was shot behind my Dads house. Its a 300-400 pound class bear. Very nice washington bear. Head doesn't look that exceptional.

boneaddict · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:23:20 AM »

photos of it in the article. Methow hunting news bear...... Its in the general board

CavemantheHunter · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:31:50 AM »

Here's that article: http://www.methownet.com/grist/features/hunting_2012.html

bearpaw · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:32:37 AM »

Last night I was told about a bear taken on the Quinalt that's well over 22", supposed to smash the WA state record, came from a pretty reliable source.

shedcrazy · « **Reply #12 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:36:19 AM »

What a monster!! Nice color on him to

washingtonmuley · « **Reply #13 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:45:13 AM »

Quote from: bearpaw on October 23, 2012, 10:32:37 AM

Last night I was told about a bear taken on the Quinalt that's well over 22", supposed to smash the WA state record, came from a pretty reliable source.

Quinault bears shot over bait should not qualify for washington state records.

xXLojackXx · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:45:39 AM »

That's a nice bear, but no where near 600lbs. My friend shot a 600lb brown bear that would dwarf that black bear. That's still a nice black bear for any state though.

bearpaw · « **Reply #15 on:** October 23, 2012, 11:17:31 AM »

It is a nice bear the guy should be proud of.

mountainman · « **Reply #16 on:** October 24, 2012, 07:40:37 AM »

People always over estimate a small bear, and underestimate a large one. That is a big bear..(seen and weighed many). Verified at 331 hanging,add #150-175# for hide, head, tallow,( a conservative number) then add from 15-18% for guts and there you have it 550-600# Many older bears reach this thruout the state. Finding them a different metter! :-)

mountainman · « **Reply #17 on:** October 24, 2012, 07:41:27 AM »

"different "matter"...havent had my coffee yet!

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