Anyone gonna bow hunt for they're spring bear?

[Ccortez]

I'm gonna attempt to bow hunt the kapowsin.

[justyhntr]

I'll be in there as well with my bow .  I'm going up Tues. to get my pass . I probably won't get to serious until after the first of May . 

[Decker]

I didn't draw WA, but I'll be heading to Idaho with my bow! 

[Ccortez]

I didn't draw WA, but I'll be heading to Idaho with my bow! 

That's cheating you get to sit over bait lol

[Ccortez]

I'll be in there as well with my bow .  I'm going up Tues. to get my pass . I probably won't get to serious until after the first of May .

Yeah me to normally don't start usually see more bears tell mid May

But gonna go opening weekend to look around

[Decker]

I didn't draw WA, but I'll be heading to Idaho with my bow! 

That's cheating you get to sit over bait lol

This is true, and I'll sure I'll set one or two, but I'm going first for spot and stalk.

[Decker]

When I drew WA, three years ago, I committed to the bow, passed on one in beginning of season around 150lbs, had a nice one at 20 yards at end of season about to shoot, but was winded. Ate that tag.

[Ccortez]

When I drew WA, three years ago, I committed to the bow, passed on one in beginning of season around 150lbs, had a nice one at 20 yards at end of season about to shoot, but was winded. Ate that tag.

That's what I'm afraid of but that's why they call it hunting. I'm doing it for the experience and to learn more.
Good luck in Idaho can't wait to see your success pics. When does Idaho season start?

[Decker]

Starts April 15th. Discounted unit so I can take TWO bears at $31.75/each (non-resident). Still have to buy license though ($150ish).

[Ccortez]

Starts April 15th. Discounted unit so I can take TWO bears at $31.75/each (non-resident). Still have to buy license though ($150ish).

Dang that's not bad at all might have to give that a try next year

[Decker]

Starts April 15th. Discounted unit so I can take TWO bears at $31.75/each (non-resident). Still have to buy license though ($150ish).

Dang that's not bad at all might have to give that a try next year

Right. And because you can take two, you can smoke one off a bait, and still spot and stalk another.

[Ccortez]

Starts April 15th. Discounted unit so I can take TWO bears at $31.75/each (non-resident). Still have to buy license though ($150ish).

Dang that's not bad at all might have to give that a try next year

Right. And because you can take two, you can smoke one off a bait, and still spot and stalk another.

That's a perfect way to go. And a lot of fun. How far of a drive is 9th for you to get there?

[Decker]

I'm from Spokane, so not bad at all - 2.5 hours.

[Girl Gone Hunting]

I am also going to try with my bow this year. I have taken 3 bears with my rifle so I would like to up the challenge level. Plus I love to spot-and-stalk hunt, so I am excited. I drew Wenaha, so it could be a HUGE challenge!!

[h20hunter]

GGH....

Huge is the bear in your avatar with its big 'ol head in your lap. Got a story for that one!

Looking forward to everyones spring season.

[Girl Gone Hunting]

Thanks! Yes, he was a pretty nice bear! I was thrilled with him. Took him in 2011 in the Lick Creek unit. Weighed in over 300 pounds and green scored just over 19 inches. Stalked him to about 75 yards with my rifle after seeing him on the next ridge. My most awesome hunt ever! I'm hoping for an even better one this year!

[Ccortez]

I am also going to try with my bow this year. I have taken 3 bears with my rifle so I would like to up the challenge level. Plus I love to spot-and-stalk hunt, so I am excited. I drew Wenaha, so it could be a HUGE challenge!!

That's a nice bear in your avatar. Love the color
That's the reason I'm gonna attempt to bow hunt this spring I've gotten 3 bears as well and just want a more of a challenge and get up and close with bears is an awesome experience too

[Ccortez]

Thanks! Yes, he was a pretty nice bear! I was thrilled with him. Took him in 2011 in the Lick Creek unit. Weighed in over 300 pounds and green scored just over 19 inches. Stalked him to about 75 yards with my rifle after seeing him on the next ridge. My most awesome hunt ever! I'm hoping for an even better one this year!

You should have an awesome hunt this year chasing them with a bow

[Girl Gone Hunting]

I'm very excited about it!! Can't wait. I'm also going to try some calling this year....I've never tried that with bears.

 I've tried to do some recon in the area, but too much snow to get into my unit. Planning to scope it out again this weekend....things are just starting to green up where I live, so I'm hoping maybe some of the south slopes are greening up in the Wenaha too.

Good luck with your hunt!

[casey58]

I'll be heading to Idaho with my bow!

[grundy53]

I'm thinking about using my bow. Haven't decided yet.

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[pd]

Not selected!  Hunting vicariously through your reports.