Author Topic: First Book Bear, 2008 (Read 10155 times)

Little John · « **on:** March 22, 2009, 05:30:14 PM »

Thought I'd post this before all the spring bears start showing up on here. It was 3rd week of Aug, and the berries were thick and ripe. I saw 3 bears in 2 days in this same spot. I spotted this one at about 250 yds. He was feeding to me so i just got a good rest and watched him eat. About 25 min later he was broadside at 60 yds. Put him down in his tracks with one shot. I didn't realize he was as good as he was. I new he was a chocolate boar, but I didn't think he was that big. I'm not sure what he weighed, but he was a little over 6'.
We were on a family camp out, so I hiked out and got my wife, son, father, and G-Pa. I was able to use a chain saw and get the truck within 400 yds of him. I didn't want to skin him in the field and screw him up. It was extra special with the family there. Fun trip for sure!!!!

bowsandhose · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:31:46 PM »

good looking bear. grats

bucklucky · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:34:05 PM »

That is a pretty bear, just got the cape back too. Now you have to figure out what form you want!! What did that skull measure out at again?? Nice job John!!

Little John · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:37:33 PM »

I'll come out this week Charlie. The skull was 19 1/4 . If anyone knows how to enlarge these pics feel free. I'm a computer TARD!!! Thanks

bucklucky · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:41:21 PM »

Man, I wish you were around when I killed my bull. You could have brought him out in 2 pieces

Little John · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:45:52 PM »

I had my Dad and G-Pa on each side to get me on my feet. No way by myself, I wish I was there to pack your bull too

bowhunterforever · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:57:35 PM »

Awsome bear, congrats!

M_ray · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:59:26 PM »

Very cool ... That's a biggin!!!

BLKBEARKLR · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2009, 06:03:54 PM »

see if this work to enlarge for you...

Joe

BLKBEARKLR · « **Reply #9 on:** March 22, 2009, 06:07:49 PM »

John the pixels got a little messed up enlarging it without the original picture, sorry about that.

Joe

Little John · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2009, 01:50:29 PM »

Thanks BLKBEARKLR I'm not a computer guy

Pathfinder101 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2009, 01:53:00 PM »

nice

bucklucky · « **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2009, 01:59:27 PM »

John, when do you think you will make it over to pick out a form for your Bear?? I got some other rugshells I am going to order and a couple elk forms too, including your elk.

billythekidrock · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2009, 02:27:20 PM »

NICE!

Houndhunter · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2009, 02:27:39 PM »

holly hell thats a big ass bear to put on your back, nice bear

TheHunt · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2009, 03:30:41 PM »

That was roughly what I was thinking as well

muzzleman · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2009, 05:10:32 PM »

Wow that is awesome. Not everyday that you see a bear on someones back.

robb92 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2009, 05:38:32 PM »

Great story and bear!!!

boneaddict · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2009, 05:47:28 PM »

No kidding. NICE BEAR

agchawk · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2009, 06:00:57 PM »

Great bear...and even cooler that your family got to share in the experience! CONGRATS

Little John · « **Reply #20 on:** March 23, 2009, 08:15:39 PM »

Thanks for all the compliments guys. It was really special seeing my son so excited. he was 2 1/2 at the time and loved every minute. My wife was as excited as i was, I'm so thankful to have a wife who loves the outdoors and understands my passion for the mountains.
I can't wait for Charlie to create a member to the living room

257 Wby Mag · « **Reply #21 on:** March 24, 2009, 09:52:19 PM »

Good lookin grizz John! Why don't you post some of them big bulls up on the elk page? Later

firecrotch · « **Reply #22 on:** March 24, 2009, 10:23:32 PM »

Moose Eyes · « **Reply #23 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:38:34 PM »

Well done!

cascademountainhunter · « **Reply #24 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:53:49 PM »

nice bear congrats to ya

archery288 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 26, 2009, 07:45:06 AM »

Once again John - great job on the bear! Man that spot has produced for us! That's not the first bear he's packed out like that...

I recall a day in the pouring down rain and fog and getting lost down the wrong ridge and a couple mile hike out of our way in the thick berry brush before getting back to the stupid truck....

Thanks again for making that pack!

And Charlie - yes your bull would have been out in about 2 trips haha.. As we are quartering elk up, I just keep stuffin' meat on John's packboard when he's not lookin since he'll never notice it anyways until he get's a couple hundred yards down the mountain and says man this thing is heavy!

bucklucky · « **Reply #26 on:** March 26, 2009, 07:51:51 AM »

Quote from: archery288 on March 26, 2009, 07:45:06 AM

And Charlie - yes your bull would have been out in about 2 trips haha.. As we are quartering elk up, I just keep stuffin' meat on John's packboard when he's not lookin since he'll never notice it anyways until he get's a couple hundred yards down the mountain and says man this thing is heavy!

What a nice hunting partner you are

Thats all right I do that to my wife also, funny how I "accidently " mix up my pack with hers

Slider · « **Reply #27 on:** March 26, 2009, 07:55:13 AM »

Beautiful Bear!!! Congrats!!!

lamar_hunter · « **Reply #28 on:** March 26, 2009, 10:54:26 AM »

i bet he packs his elk out like that too.

archery288 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 26, 2009, 05:26:54 PM »

Quote from: lamar_hunter on March 26, 2009, 10:54:26 AM

i bet he packs his elk out like that too.

No not quite... He actually uses a packboard!

MichaelJ · « **Reply #30 on:** March 26, 2009, 08:03:14 PM »

Quote from: bucklucky on March 22, 2009, 05:41:21 PM

Man, I wish you were around when I killed my bull. You could have brought him out in 2 pieces

I take offense to that! lol jk

Thats a great bear! Congrats!

Michael

fc2038 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 28, 2009, 09:45:18 PM »

Nice bear congrats!

BENCHLEG · « **Reply #32 on:** March 29, 2009, 10:29:38 PM »

charlie i think that you have pack mules lined up already.

:drool:THAT IS A VERRY NICE BEAR.

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