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Offline bknilvr00

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Last minute questions.
« on: July 27, 2013, 04:29:11 PM »
So with bear season right around the bend, im trying to get my ducks in a row. But still have a few questions. Such as, after I plug a bear, how long do I give it before I try to recover it? Assuming it has died out of my view. Another is what if I need to shoot it twice. The first shot will hopefully be ideal, but what do I aim for on the bear if its on its side or in some goofy position? Id hate to have to make a second shot and do more harm than good. And lastly, when it comes to gutting it, I need to do it asap correct? Do I split the ribs to pull everything out or do I just reach up underneath the ribs and rip everything out? So many questions, the timer is running down, and I'm getting super excited.

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Re: Last minute questions.
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2013, 05:48:28 PM »
after you shot a bear I would give some time. I would shoot it twice,if you feel the shot was not that good. yes soon you find your bear . start gutting and just cut up to ribs. start getting every thing out. if it is hot out. get to the truck and get the hide off so the heat from the body can get out.

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Re: Last minute questions.
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2013, 06:14:14 PM »
Cut thru the sternum up into the neck and spread the rib cage open as far as possible then jam a stick between the ribs to keep the carcass open. You want to get that carcass cooled down as fast  as possible. Drag it into the nearest shade after gutting and get hide and fat off ASAP!


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Re: Last minute questions.
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2013, 06:54:27 PM »
keep shooting until it drops :chuckle: ive always heard half hr after the shot, but it all depends.  I would recommend the no gut method for cleaning, lot cleaner and quicker

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Re: Last minute questions.
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2013, 08:08:29 PM »
 :yeah:
Short and sweet,  take it apart, leave the messy stuff in the carcass.
Hunting- 99% waiting walking listening and looking, 1% stalking and shooting.  Just do it!

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Re: Last minute questions.
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2013, 08:21:24 PM »
Easier than deer. Kill it, gut it, cool it....done deal

 


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