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Offline SuperMag

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5 years to draw the tag, worth the wait.
« on: June 03, 2016, 01:55:31 PM »
I glassed this bear from around 1 mile away feeding in a clear cut. I could instantly tell he was big, I started making my way to the bear with the wind in my face. I knew where he was but couldn't find him again as I was slowly working my way towards him. When I finally seen him again he was at 50 yards behind some thick brush. I got setup in a good position for a shot and waited about ten minutes before he finally started moving away from the brush. The wait seemed like forever and I was praying the wind wouldn't change direction on me. The bear finally stepped clear of the brush at 46 yards, I made sure my rest was solid and the crosshairs were steady right behind his front shoulder and slowy squeezed the trigger. He jumped straight up at the impact and I racked another round but it wasn't necessary as he only made it ten yards and piled up!!! After the shot I let my buddy know I had a giant bear down and he started heading my way to help with the work. The bear is a old boar with white hair starting to grow on his face and his teeth worn almost all the way down. It was a great solo spot and stalk hunt and a great trophy.
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Re: 5 years to draw the tag, worth the wait.
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2016, 01:57:11 PM »
Awesome looking bear, congratulations!   :tup:
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Re: 5 years to draw the tag, worth the wait.
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2016, 01:57:58 PM »
 :yike: Great bear, love the color.  :tup:
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Re: 5 years to draw the tag, worth the wait.
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2016, 02:02:26 PM »
 Dandy  :tup:
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Re: 5 years to draw the tag, worth the wait.
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2016, 02:02:34 PM »
Awesome!  Another elk calf killer down! 
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Re: 5 years to draw the tag, worth the wait.
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2016, 02:03:46 PM »
That's a TOAD!
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Re: 5 years to draw the tag, worth the wait.
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2016, 02:05:42 PM »
Smoker.  He has a little bit of everything going for him.   :tup:
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Re: 5 years to draw the tag, worth the wait.
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2016, 02:06:35 PM »
That is a awesome bear!!!
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Re: 5 years to draw the tag, worth the wait.
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2016, 02:58:14 PM »
Great bear! Nice job man!
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Re: 5 years to draw the tag, worth the wait.
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2016, 03:10:13 PM »
 That's a dandy for sure! Have you measured the skull yet?
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Re: 5 years to draw the tag, worth the wait.
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2016, 03:11:44 PM »
Great bear!

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Re: 5 years to draw the tag, worth the wait.
« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2016, 03:24:07 PM »
outstanding
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Re: 5 years to draw the tag, worth the wait.
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2016, 03:31:00 PM »
Beautiful bear! Nice work and great post....love hearing the stories.
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Re: 5 years to draw the tag, worth the wait.
« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2016, 03:31:34 PM »
Great looking bear!
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Re: 5 years to draw the tag, worth the wait.
« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2016, 03:34:29 PM »
Big bear. Congrats and thanks for sharing!
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