Who's getting ready for 8/1 opener bear?

[_TONY_]

Hitting the trailhead 0500 Saturday the 15th... 

[tgomez]

Just confirmed with my uncle. Headed to Northport September 4th-8th, then to Tower mountain area to hunt with my brother in law September 11-13th. ITS NOT SOON ENOUGH, MY TRIGGER FINGER IS ITCHING!

[jkthomps]

Setup my "base camp" today and hit the trails for a hike/scouting trip. It was hot even up in the higher altitudes.  With the heat this weekend, I may pass on shooting depending on how far in we are. I am not a fan of wasted meat and with the forecasted weather, we would have to haul booty off the mountain to prevent spoilage. I will scout again early in the morning and track some temps as I climb and look for flowing creeks. My camp is setup to another bear hunter and he is thinking the same thing... good thing we brought our fly poles lol.

Just a quick "dad" comment to fellow hunters (from my wife to me ) Please be safe, know your physical limits and your targets, and stay hydrated in this heat.

Best of luck!

[teanawayslayer]

Headed up this afternoon to the gpw. Hiking in and staying for the weekend. First big trip of the year. I'm taking two friends and my cousin. I'm not packing a rifle this trip. I decided to take the 41 magnum this time. Thought it would be fun to shoot one up close. Have fun guys!

[BOWHUNTER45]

What I seen coming over North Cross a few days ago has me worried about the Blue Berry situation ..I took a short walk in an area that always has blueberries about the 1st week of September and all I found was a sheet load of dried up and dead berries  The plants were already turning red ! I think if a guy finds berries now he best try hard to fill his tag ..Never seen anything like it .  Doubt I will go ..just to hot ! But again I can always get that wild hair that has to go    Good luck guys 

[bankwalker]

One good thing about berries not doing so good. All you gotta do is find that one hillside with good berries and just wait 

[h20hunter]

Well....I think my bear hunting plans just took a hit. I suppose buying a house is going to get in the way. Stupid new house.

[JimmyHoffa]

Kind of thinking it might be a little more crowded than usual because so many fishing closures, but guess we'll see.

[_TONY_]

What I seen coming over North Cross a few days ago has me worried about the Blue Berry situation ..I took a short walk in an area that always has blueberries about the 1st week of September and all I found was a sheet load of dried up and dead berries  The plants were already turning red ! I think if a guy finds berries now he best try hard to fill his tag ..Never seen anything like it .  Doubt I will go ..just to hot ! But again I can always get that wild hair that has to go    Good luck guys 

I've been noticing the same things, in regards to the berries...

[luvmystang67]

Saw a bear last night at 70 yards on a scouting trip... i'm sure he'll figure out how to disappear before tomorrow morning.  What do I care though, I'll be drunk at seafair.

[jkthomps]

Well....I think my bear hunting plans just took a hit. I suppose buying a house is going to get in the way. Stupid new house.

Bummer but Congrats at the same time!

[PolarBear]

THe wife almost got hers last week on old 99 near Offut lake.  She said that from nose to rump was as wide as my Daughter's truck.  A little over 6 feet.  She said that it was so rolly, polly fat that it looked like it didn't have legs.    If anyone Knows the Nelson's from Tenino, it was running through their ranch.  I plan on taking my Daughter to a secret spot in Vail next weekend to try and get her one.

[bearmanric]

Behind my land. I'm next to Wolfhaven. Rick

[tgomez]

Best of luck to everyone hunting opening day! I hope you get an easy chip shot on a great bear. Remember to get em skinned and cooled as quickly as possible! GET A BIGGIN!!!!!!

[MountainWalk]

Need to get a babysitter. Been a long time since I missed any sort of opener.....grrrrr