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Re: Our 2017 spring bear hunt.
« Reply #75 on: May 30, 2017, 03:25:28 PM »
The snow is melting quick but there are a couple big rocks in the road, a winch should move them. 
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Re: Our 2017 spring bear hunt.
« Reply #76 on: May 30, 2017, 03:39:58 PM »
Well, I really appreciate the kind words, help and encouragement, thank you guys. So we left today, I think pops was pretty tired, I am very impressed how hard he tried.  When he walks 200 yards and takes a nitro pill, I know he's hurting.  That fn sucks to see, as I'm sure you can imagine.  But, we had an unbelievable hunt, 6 days of hunting and we saw a bear everyday except 1.  Seriously, and 2 days we saw 2 bears in a day, unreal.  And for me, a first, passed up a legal, 150 lb chocolate bear at 200 yards, seriously in my crosshairs with a solid rest. The damn bear never made it to my dad, what's funny is, that sum beech was standing in the road 50 yards from us yesterday as we turned the corner in my truck.  Dad tried to get out and load but you know the outcome.  Bears are fast!  I saw my first wolf, not exactly happy about that but the first sighting is pretty cool when it's at 30 yards and it's a pup.  Bigger wolf, well,,,,I wouldn't be talking about it.  Great country, great views, challenging country, and time with dad that is permenatly saturated in my mind, his too.  Sorry we couldn't produce a pic of success, but you guys know what's more important AND that's what's matters.  Thanks for following, and thanks to those behind the scenes who sent PM's with support and information!  Now let's get these draws done so we can get on to more hunting stories about family, friends and see some damn pics!!!   :chuckle:
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Re: Our 2017 spring bear hunt.
« Reply #77 on: May 30, 2017, 03:45:49 PM »
Pics, morel and a deep canyon I hike into and out of, it was amazing.  One tree had 9 piles of bearcrap around it.  Also found my first bear scull in the woods.
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Re: Our 2017 spring bear hunt.
« Reply #78 on: May 30, 2017, 03:47:09 PM »
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Re: Our 2017 spring bear hunt.
« Reply #79 on: May 30, 2017, 03:48:54 PM »
Wth, can't turn pics!
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Re: Our 2017 spring bear hunt.
« Reply #80 on: May 30, 2017, 03:52:07 PM »
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Re: Our 2017 spring bear hunt.
« Reply #81 on: May 30, 2017, 03:52:36 PM »
Those are some steep canyons.... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:  How that skull is not rolling down the hill is amazing, not to mention you hanging upside down from the ground.  LOLOLOLOLOL  Sorry had to, sounds like you guys had a great time.  Congrats. 

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Re: Our 2017 spring bear hunt.
« Reply #82 on: May 30, 2017, 03:54:13 PM »
Finnaly, heading out of Troy and we hit a traffic jam right away!!!    :chuckle:
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Re: Our 2017 spring bear hunt.
« Reply #83 on: May 30, 2017, 03:55:23 PM »
Those are some steep canyons.... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:  How that skull is not rolling down the hill is amazing, not to mention you hanging upside down from the ground.  LOLOLOLOLOL  Sorry had to, sounds like you guys had a great time.  Congrats.
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Re: Our 2017 spring bear hunt.
« Reply #84 on: May 30, 2017, 05:15:36 PM »
Sounds like a blast
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Re: Our 2017 spring bear hunt.
« Reply #85 on: May 30, 2017, 05:33:23 PM »
It's not always about the kill.  Congrats on a great hunt!

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Re: Our 2017 spring bear hunt.
« Reply #86 on: May 30, 2017, 06:55:30 PM »
Sorry to hear but it was successful in other ways. Safe travels home.
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Re: Our 2017 spring bear hunt.
« Reply #87 on: May 30, 2017, 06:59:55 PM »
Looks awful successful to me Trophy. Glad you had a good time.
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Re: Our 2017 spring bear hunt.
« Reply #88 on: May 30, 2017, 07:56:26 PM »
Cool the feet off time!
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Re: Our 2017 spring bear hunt.
« Reply #89 on: May 30, 2017, 08:43:23 PM »
Buddy and I dipped ours in crooked creek for 10 mins. They were sizzlin!

 


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