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Offline jbeaumont21

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Big Bear
« on: October 10, 2013, 09:07:49 PM »
Got my first bear during ML elk season.  Didn't want to shoot him at first for fear of scaring off the nice 5x5 bull that was feeding in the same clear cut that morning.  Decided I couldn't pass up the opportunity and glad I didn't, he will make for a beautiful rug.  I was really surprised how tasty he was! I guess it's a hidden secret among bear hunters.

Huge Black Bear 2013

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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2013, 09:11:55 PM »
Congrats!! Good looking bear
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2013, 09:13:11 PM »
He's a dandy!  I'd have taken him even if the 5X5 was in the same clearcut at the same time.  Congratulations!
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2013, 09:41:04 PM »
Quote from: RadSav on October 10, 2013, 09:13:11 PM
He's a dandy!  I'd have taken him even if the 5X5 was in the same clearcut at the same time.  Congratulations!
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2013, 09:45:55 PM »
Nice lookin' bear!  Congratulations
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2013, 08:13:22 AM »
Great bear! Too bad you didn't get the shot on video, he was close!
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2013, 09:03:52 AM »
Quote from: Ripper on October 11, 2013, 08:13:22 AM
Great bear! Too bad you didn't get the shot on video, he was close!

I know right! I was ready to video my Dad shooting a bull but I should have handed him the camera so he could have taped me shooting the bear.  I probably would have but it was all happening so quick and the bear was headed right for us.  If I didn't shoot him he probably would have walked right into us.  Oh well, maybe next time.
« Last Edit: October 19, 2013, 09:33:37 PM by jbeaumont21 »
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2013, 09:07:20 AM »
Nice
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2013, 09:10:42 AM »
Good eats for sure! :tup:
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2013, 09:45:16 AM »
 :tup: :tup:
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2013, 09:53:35 AM »
Hope I get to spot one of these bad boys this weekend. Would be my first!
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2013, 09:54:15 AM »
Sweet!  :tup:
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2013, 06:08:35 PM »
I hear ya, still very cool indeed.
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2013, 06:16:00 PM »
Great bear, I'd whack him any day!
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2013, 06:05:19 PM »
Great bear.  How were you able to keep holding the camera on him like that?  I would'a been freakin out! :mgun:

You got some great video and a great bear.

Thanks for the meat. I hope it tastes as good as the stuff you cooked in camp. I was really amazed at how good it tasted.  Can't wait to see your rug.

Now I wanna get me a big bear. :chuckle:
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #15 on: October 19, 2013, 06:29:17 PM »
That's a dandy Bear.  He should make a pretty decent rug.
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2013, 07:55:14 PM »
 :tup:
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #17 on: February 24, 2015, 04:20:34 PM »
Got my bear rug back today from Bulls Eye Taxidermy near Woodland, WA.  I think he did a real good job and couldn't be happier.  The bear measured out just shy of 6' 7".  Now I just need to find a wall big enough to hang him on. The bed is king size by the way.
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #18 on: February 24, 2015, 04:37:28 PM »
Looks great :tup:
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #19 on: February 24, 2015, 04:42:06 PM »
What a wonderful trophy of a great kill. Well done!  :tup:
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #20 on: February 24, 2015, 07:16:03 PM »
VERY nice!!!
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #21 on: February 24, 2015, 07:22:41 PM »
Beautiful, how old was he?
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #22 on: February 24, 2015, 07:40:09 PM »
Great bear! Rug looks awesome!
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #23 on: February 24, 2015, 08:25:43 PM »
Very nice bear! Still looking to knock that off my bucket list. Sucks you had to pass up the 5x5 but this is better.
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #24 on: March 09, 2015, 09:36:05 AM »
Awesome rug!!
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #25 on: March 14, 2015, 05:15:51 PM »
Nice bear, what a trophy. Rug is fantastic! Bear and moose meat are my two favorite. You did yourself proud, congradulations, 6ft 7" hard to beat my friend. VERY NICE!
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #26 on: October 24, 2015, 08:40:30 PM »
Well 2 years and a home addition later I was finally able to hang this guy on a wall.  About the only wall in the house that would fit him. I'm still amazed by his size.  Great memories and couldn't be happier  :)  I'm 6'2" by the way to give some reference. Sorry for the crappy pic.
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #27 on: October 25, 2015, 09:50:47 AM »
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #28 on: October 26, 2015, 06:56:46 AM »
Quote from: jbeaumont21 on October 24, 2015, 08:40:30 PM
Well 2 years and a home addition later I was finally able to hang this guy on a wall.  About the only wall in the house that would fit him. I'm still amazed by his size.  Great memories and couldn't be happier  :)  I'm 6'2" by the way to give some reference. Sorry for the crappy pic.
Nice job. Money well spent!
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Re: Big Bear
« Reply #29 on: October 26, 2015, 11:28:51 AM »
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