Author Topic: my 2015 spring bear (Read 10958 times)

ffhoofer · « **on:** May 14, 2015, 02:40:36 PM »

Last Saturday Killmore and I headed out for our 2015 spring bear trip. Saturday evening after we set up camp we went scouting but ended up with no bear sightings. sunday had us looking over other areas and spotting a sow w/ a cub and another very good bear that took off as soon as we spotted him. Monday morning at 7am we spotted a nice bear feeding and after glassing for cubs we decided he would be worth pursuing. after a quick stalk and a well placed shot I had my first bear. a boar with a chocolate coat. we continued hunting but weren't able to find killmore a bear but he did get his first turkey. killmore ended up finding a nice 5x5 deer skull( and yes he left it in the field). I want to thank killmore for helping me out with my first bear and being a great camp cook, hopefully we'll be back next year for another great hunt.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2015, 02:42:39 PM »

Beautiful bear. That'll make a great rug. Nice color.

h20hunter · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2015, 02:43:30 PM »

Dandy bear and cool find.

ffhoofer · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2015, 02:45:14 PM »

thanks guys. he weighed 185lbs skinned and gutted. what do you think his live weight was?

h20hunter · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2015, 02:46:37 PM »

big mellon and looks like a fatty.........I'd guess live weight at 264.

trophyhunt · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2015, 02:49:19 PM »

That's a great bear! Congrats, I'm looking for the same thing as I type! Time to see what's over the next ridge!

westsidehntr · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2015, 02:49:59 PM »

Nice bear! And holy eyeguards on that dead head!!

ellensburgpo · « **Reply #7 on:** May 14, 2015, 02:49:59 PM »

Great Bear buddy!

87Ford · « **Reply #8 on:** May 14, 2015, 02:51:35 PM »

Beaut! Congrats

Watimberghost · « **Reply #9 on:** May 14, 2015, 03:08:38 PM »

Awesome bear

gallion_t · « **Reply #10 on:** May 14, 2015, 03:19:27 PM »

Im usually not a fan of the chocolate bears, just prefer the look of the standard black, but that is one great looking bear. Congrats on the successful hunt.

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2015, 03:23:40 PM »

Can't beat that for a really nice bear. Why didn't he take the deer skull ? Somebody else will.

SkookumHntr · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2015, 03:50:25 PM »

Very nice bear man! Way to go!!

jrebel · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2015, 04:07:21 PM »

Super nice bear....congrats.

MtnMuley · « **Reply #14 on:** May 14, 2015, 04:11:09 PM »

Quote from: CAMPMEAT on May 14, 2015, 03:23:40 PM

Can't beat that for a really nice bear. Why didn't he take the deer skull ? Somebody else will.

Because not everybody has to break a law just because the next guy might.

Nice bear be the way. Congrats on a fun trip

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #15 on:** May 14, 2015, 04:16:44 PM »

Quote from: MtnMuley on May 14, 2015, 04:11:09 PM

Quote from: CAMPMEAT on May 14, 2015, 03:23:40 PM
Can't beat that for a really nice bear. Why didn't he take the deer skull ? Somebody else will.
Because not everybody has to break a law just because the next guy might.

Nice bear be the way. Congrats on a fun trip

What law is that ?

bowhunterforever · « **Reply #16 on:** May 14, 2015, 05:12:23 PM »

Nice bear

Congrats

Netminder01 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 14, 2015, 05:35:57 PM »

Great color - congrats! I hope Kapowsin is as friendly.

elkrack · « **Reply #18 on:** May 14, 2015, 06:10:40 PM »

Great looking bear! Very jealous right now! Hoping to get back out this weekend. Watch out Sherman!

Killmore · « **Reply #19 on:** May 14, 2015, 06:16:23 PM »

Fun Times ffhoofer! My legs are still feeling it from our little pursuit, but well worth it! I though I would add to your pictures of this awesome bear. Hopefully next year we'll pull a couple more bear tags and a huge thank you for putting me on my first turkey and that was quit the pursuit too!

SilkOnTheDrySide · « **Reply #20 on:** May 14, 2015, 06:18:43 PM »

What unit?

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RadSav · « **Reply #21 on:** May 14, 2015, 06:19:44 PM »

What a beautiful bear

Killmore strikes out again?!! Oh man, he's got to be Jonesing for a bear...BAD. At least he's a good camp cook.

You camp at the cattle guard where he did a few years ago when he had his last tag?

Killmore · « **Reply #22 on:** May 14, 2015, 06:26:00 PM »

Who says I'm done!!!

RadSav · « **Reply #23 on:** May 14, 2015, 06:28:27 PM »

Good point!

saylean · « **Reply #24 on:** May 14, 2015, 06:28:42 PM »

Quote from: CAMPMEAT on May 14, 2015, 04:16:44 PM

Quote from: MtnMuley on May 14, 2015, 04:11:09 PM
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on May 14, 2015, 03:23:40 PM
Can't beat that for a really nice bear. Why didn't he take the deer skull ? Somebody else will.
Because not everybody has to break a law just because the next guy might.

Nice bear be the way. Congrats on a fun trip

What law is that ?

I don't know the WAC but I believe it is unlawful to take deer or elk skulls with antlers attached that you find, (moose, goat, sheep) ....to deter poaching I guess.

Great bear! What a great coat and head! Congrats man. The find was cool too btw.

Killmore · « **Reply #25 on:** May 14, 2015, 06:30:20 PM »

You know... The more I look at that one picture of you lying next to that bear, I'm thinking your whispering sweet nothings to that bear! OR is that bear asking you for some lovin! Your from ENUMCLAW right???

ffhoofer · « **Reply #26 on:** May 14, 2015, 06:37:28 PM »

I knew I shouldn't have listened to u when you told me to lay next to him for a size comparison!!!

Turner89 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 14, 2015, 06:44:48 PM »

Nice bear

e.brian · « **Reply #28 on:** May 14, 2015, 06:59:45 PM »

Nice color phase! He will make an awesome rug. Congrats!

tgomez · « **Reply #29 on:** May 15, 2015, 05:49:33 PM »

Nice chocolate bear!!!!!!! And to awnser you question i would say around 370lbs. If it was 185 lbs gutted and skint, than you double the meat/bone weight to find Live weight. I learned this from Crown Foods in Spokane. Its simple really, 185lbs=370lbs LIVE WEIGHT. And yes thus works for ANY animal. Congradulations on a beautiful trophy!!!!

MLBowhunting · « **Reply #30 on:** May 15, 2015, 05:53:34 PM »

Nice bear.

brew · « **Reply #31 on:** May 15, 2015, 06:30:02 PM »

sweet bear---congrats....don't really know how to say this while keeping the thread "family friendly" but i noticed on that boar (and the 4 boars i've kilt) that the jewel bag doesn't have the hair quantity as the rest of the body...i've cut all mine out and tanned them to make either snoose pouches or something else cool little pouches... the ones i have are similar to Crown Royal bags.

thurman · « **Reply #32 on:** May 16, 2015, 11:53:40 AM »

Congrats! Great looking bear

Turner89 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 19, 2015, 06:41:26 PM »

Great bear, nice Idaho dead head!

Ripper · « **Reply #34 on:** May 20, 2015, 10:13:43 AM »

That is a real dandy of a bear, congrats.

I love that color.

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