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my first bear hunt soon to come
« on: July 11, 2013, 11:48:55 PM »
My first bear hunt soon to come. any tips or advice. Using my grandpas .308

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Re: my first bear hunt soon to come
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2013, 11:55:55 PM »
I plan on getting my first bear this year also.  There have been lots of good threads on this subject already.  Start by looking at the threads and stickies already posted in the bear hunting section.  Good stuff! :tup:
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Re: my first bear hunt soon to come
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2013, 04:10:57 AM »
 Just go to the bear hunting section in this forum and it's got a ton of info, pics, and great stories. Good luck.

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Re: my first bear hunt soon to come
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2013, 06:45:17 AM »
Living in Snohomish, you don't have far to go. Read all the info you can on this site, ask a lot of questions, study Google Earth, and scout, scout, scout. If you haven't started yet, then get going. Good luck.
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Re: my first bear hunt soon to come
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2013, 07:03:38 AM »
My first bear hunt soon to come. any tips or advice. Using my grandpas .308

Prepare to sit a lot, use you ears. Find recent feeding, get in position based upon wind, wait.
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Re: my first bear hunt soon to come
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2013, 07:09:17 AM »
Tis the Season!!

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Re: my first bear hunt soon to come
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2013, 07:13:38 AM »
Just follow D-Rock around.....

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Re: Re: my first bear hunt soon to come
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2013, 08:43:34 AM »
study Google Earth, and scout, scout, scout.
I've been noticing this season and last season Google Earth is a year or so behind on their imagery IMO. A few spots I've hunted were clear cut and not pictured on GE. They are good for finding old logging roads to aid in getting around easier. Nothing beats scouting an area many times. Be on the lookout for stumps that move!

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Re: my first bear hunt soon to come
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2013, 09:06:35 AM »
I wouldn't even waste time scouting if you're just going to follow me around. 

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Re: my first bear hunt soon to come
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2013, 09:07:54 AM »
Agreed....it has worked for one it can work again!

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Re: my first bear hunt soon to come
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2013, 09:08:47 AM »
Just follow D-Rock around.....
that's not a bad idea I could use someone to pack out My bears.

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Re: my first bear hunt soon to come
« Reply #11 on: July 12, 2013, 09:09:58 AM »
Agreed....it has worked for one it can work again!
yeah that was a joke.  Since Dinker is family I guess I can help him.

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Re: my first bear hunt soon to come
« Reply #12 on: July 12, 2013, 09:12:43 AM »
I'm in.....he seems like a nice kid.....

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Re: my first bear hunt soon to come
« Reply #13 on: July 12, 2013, 09:27:20 AM »
Ya gotta love using grandpa's old gun! :tup:

I still wear my grandpa's old belt when I go out. Check out the other threads in the bear forum.

Summed up, find food sources with minimal humans and you will find bears. Look for ripe berries (hucks, black berries, etc) and you should do fine.

Best of luck to you!

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Re: my first bear hunt soon to come
« Reply #14 on: July 12, 2013, 06:22:58 PM »
I am a nice kid haha. And it does feel good to usevmy grandpas gun cant wait to get out and have d pack my bear out haha

 


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