Well....odds should be much better for Monroe tag holders. It is hot out there in the woods. The bugs are going full steam and the heat radiating off the roads screams get out, eat, and be ready to breed. So, more about last night. I'm no bear hunting expert so I'll describe a bit about what I THINK I know from last nights hunt. First off....I've been calling a bit last year for bears and after hearing a few bawls I have a better understanding of the sound I'm going for. However...hearing the bawling close by freaks me out and I won't be calling without a back up buddy. Now...I heard these bears on occasion break a stick or two but when they came in they were ninja silent. Granted...they are coming in unalarmed because when they leave in a hurry they are the opposite of ninja. I know from seeing them that these are not small cubs. Last year....early in the general season I helped a site member with his bear. Granted...it was a small bear but it was his first. I would say the two I had at 30 yards were in the 80 to 100 lb range. Small....but not newborn "this year" cubs.
So....the first thing I THINK I know is that since these cubs are soon to be kicked to the curb they should be weaned and momma would be considered a dry sow. I do not want to orphan any cubs. However...if they are that big they should be weaned and okay on their own.
I'd like some opinions on that. Not opinions on would you shoot a sow....opinions on the age and level of survival ability of the little ones.
Next...has anyone ever heard an upset bear make blowing wheezing sound...almost like a deer but much more nasal and loud? When you are solo it sure sounds like a bear even it if is not.
Talked with Turner after the hunt and it sounds like he is doing well. Both he and his son have tags and have the area dialed in. I'm waiting to hear back from a text I got about 45 minutes ago....he and his son think they have one called in at 80 yards below them.
So.....give me some opinions on year and a half old bears. Weaned? Survival chances? Like I said....I DO NOT WANT TO ORPHAN HELPLESS CUBS. I just figure others can benefit from me asking as well as myself. I see 'em again on Tuesday I may whack me a little one. That why we get two tags.
Nothing new this morning but who doesn't love some fresh poo! This stuff was very fresh with plenty of stank left in it.
