450+ bear down!!! PICS ARE UP!!!!!!!!

[Rainier10]

Stud bear for sure, great story and congrats to the hunter.

[eldplanko]

Is it just me or does this guy look like a grizzly? Please note, I've failed the Montana Grizzly Test multiple times

[Decker]

Epic bear and story! Thanks for the photos!

[h20hunter]

Is it just me or does this guy look like a grizzly? Please note, I've failed the Montana Grizzly Test multiple times

Nah...I see 100% blackie....and a lot of bear he is.

Well done. The pics and story recap is great.

[elkoholic1]

 

[Mxracer532]

Sweet bear!

[RadSav]

Is it just me or does this guy look like a grizzly?

In girth!!   But that's about it.  When you see a real live grizzly it's a lot easier than you think.  Though there are the occasional exceptions at a distance.

[saylean]

Cool old face on that pig, congrats!

[Ripper]

Wow! Bear of a lifetime. I agree with Radsav, the kid is ruined, every bear he see's from here on out will look like dinks.

[Lunchbox1981]

Congrats on an awesome Bear.  And great write up from grandpas point of view.  I like it.

[stew pidasso]

Beautiful face on that bear. Good job

[DOUBLELUNG]

Congrats on an awesome Bear.  And great write up from grandpas point of view.  I like it.

I second that

[Okanagan]

Thank you all.  It was a great time with grandson and this bear was a special bonus.

I try to get a special hunt or fishing trip with each grandchild about that age, plus as much time camping, hunting and fishing as we can manage.  I was the non-hunting driver and camp cook for several days of archery elk hunting with Jon and his brother last Fall. 

Jonathan's Dad got a bear when he was the same age.  He hiked out from our house with his younger brother into the nearby hills and killed a pretty good bear.  I was repairing our pump when they returned and didn't look closely at their hands. After a couple of minutes I said that I had to go to town to get a part.  Jon's Dad then said, "Could we go get my bear first?"

"You got a bear???!!!"  Still a fun memory.

[carpsniperg2]

Dandy bear

[Natures Way]

Congrats on a great bear.