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  Been to SE Alaska on 2 different spring bear hunts and came home empty handed both times. A combo of bad timing and bad shooting, LOL

Well I finally got my first bear here on October 12th while chasing the mulies. While still hunting this ridge this 5 footer walked right out in front of me at 23 yards. I think we both soiled ourselves a little! She didn't go 15 yards before I heard her death ball. A pretty crazy and eerie sound! Not a big bear but I am very happy with her!

For what its worth the taxi said its the best coat he has seen on a general deer season bear in his 18 years doing his trade! Said its better then most spring bears he sees. Very thick and long. Its going to be a great rug.














Just got the rug back! Super happy with how it turned out! Now I just have to find a spot to hang it on! Notice the picture with my hands in it just to show how thick and full the whole hide was. Super nice!







« Last Edit: November 28, 2015, 09:58:16 PM by jjdavis2222 »

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Re: Got 1st Bear While Deet Hunting this Year!
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2014, 09:33:01 PM »
Good ol fireball. Great looking trip!

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Re: Got 1st Bear While Deer Hunting this Year!
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2014, 01:51:29 PM »
That fireball pic was not staged. Didn't notice it until I looked at the pics. Turned out pretty good though. LOL

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Re: Got 1st Bear While Deer Hunting this Year!
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2014, 02:18:09 PM »
Congrats on your first bear :tup:

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Re: Got 1st Bear While Deer Hunting this Year!
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2014, 02:18:54 PM »
That is a beautiful bear.  Congrats.   :tup:

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Re: Got 1st Bear While Deer Hunting this Year!
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2014, 02:23:04 PM »
Looks like the bear may have shredded the neck on the buck  :yike:. Great picture nice buck and bear for sure. A 5 foot bear a good bear for around here. Nice job. Cool that the rug should come out so good. Was she fat? My cousin shot one that was super fat.....inches of fat on the back.

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Re: Got 1st Bear While Deer Hunting this Year!
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2014, 05:09:22 PM »
Ya lots of fat! Its crazy when your cutting straight through 5 inches of fat.

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Re: Got 1st Bear While Deer Hunting this Year!
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2014, 05:41:15 PM »
That's a nice looking bear. I like the white spot on the chest.

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Re: Got 1st Bear While Deer Hunting this Year!
« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2014, 05:52:37 PM »
Really nice coat for this time of year. Congrats
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Re: Got 1st Bear While Deer Hunting this Year!
« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2014, 09:32:29 AM »
Nice looking bear, congrats!!
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Re: Got 1st Bear While Deer Hunting this Year!
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2014, 10:43:19 AM »
Nice job, way to get it done.
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Re: Got 1st Bear While Deer Hunting this Year! (Updated with Finished Rug)
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2015, 10:01:06 PM »
Just got the rug back! Very happy with how it turned out!

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Re: Got 1st Bear While Deer Hunting this Year! (Updated with Finished Rug)
« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2015, 10:13:55 PM »
Nice looking bear  :tup:

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Re: Got 1st Bear While Deer Hunting this Year! (Updated with Finished Rug)
« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2015, 09:43:47 PM »
Nice looking rug  :tup:

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Re: Got 1st Bear While Deer Hunting this Year! (Updated with Finished Rug)
« Reply #14 on: December 07, 2015, 11:18:21 AM »
A bear and a buck, sounds like you had a great hunt. Congrats! :tup:
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