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Kapowsin spring bears
« on: April 16, 2014, 12:20:12 PM »
We'll I wasn't fortunate enough to draw my spring bear but I was nice enough to go down and put in for my step dad while he was out of town, of course he drew. First year for both of us up in hancock. Any hints on their spring habits. Not asking for secret spots. Just curious if any body has learned about them hancock bears and their springtime rituals. Up high? Down low? All over? Any help that can get me started on my leg work would be appreciated

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Re: Kapowsin spring bears
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2014, 04:08:07 PM »
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Re: Kapowsin spring bears
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2014, 04:26:50 PM »
Good luck to your step dad! I drew also, maybe I'll see you around.

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Re: Kapowsin spring bears
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2014, 08:18:29 PM »
I got drawn ,picked my permit today ... just FYI the cell reception is sketchy around there .... see you around - if you see red F250 with white canopy come and say Hi .
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Re: Kapowsin spring bears
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2014, 11:10:41 PM »
Any luck up there for either of you thus far?
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Re: Kapowsin spring bears
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2014, 11:18:16 PM »
I would spend some time on the 500 road (main gate side obviously), usually walk in only.  I don't think its open even during spring bear or wasn't  when I drew.  After a mile or so in you should start seeing bear peels, and good sign on the road. 

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Re: Kapowsin spring bears
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2014, 01:13:00 PM »
I would spend some time on the 500 road (main gate side obviously), usually walk in only.  I don't think its open even during spring bear or wasn't  when I drew.  After a mile or so in you should start seeing bear peels, and good sign on the road.

Last year the 5000 road was drivable during spring bear season. Good place to start though agreed.
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Re: Kapowsin spring bears
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2014, 01:39:46 PM »
I would spend some time on the 500 road (main gate side obviously), usually walk in only.  I don't think its open even during spring bear or wasn't  when I drew.  After a mile or so in you should start seeing bear peels, and good sign on the road.

Last year the 5000 road was drivable during spring bear season. Good place to start though agreed.

It was open yesterday

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Re: Kapowsin spring bears
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2014, 05:09:01 PM »
Any luck yet? I drew that tag also.. let me know if you need a partner

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Re: Kapowsin spring bears
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2014, 09:07:15 PM »
Hi folks,
I also drew for Kapowsin. When do you usually see the mating season start? I was out there a few times, saw some sign but no bears yet.

I am the white range rover.

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Re: Kapowsin spring bears
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2014, 09:46:23 PM »
Hi folks,
I also drew for Kapowsin. When do you usually see the mating season start? I was out there a few times, saw some sign but no bears yet.

I am the white range rover.

Alex
my experience has been when the tops of young firs are getting bent over its mating season. around june 1. find the food  :tup:

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Re: Kapowsin spring bears
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2014, 11:01:20 PM »

I am the white range rover.

Alex
Hell I thought some greenie bought a Kapowsin pass, I stand corrected.  :chuckle:

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Re: Kapowsin spring bears
« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2014, 10:34:03 AM »
Yes. My tactics are: make the big boar think I am a greenie and then give him one with my lady gun Merkel K2.  ;)

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Re: Kapowsin spring bears
« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2014, 12:38:53 PM »
I'm in there tonight I'll look for you boys

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Re: Kapowsin spring bears
« Reply #14 on: May 05, 2014, 03:51:45 PM »
Anyone have any luck yet? I was down there Sunday and saw only one other rig, some deer and some older bear sign

 


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