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Offline Little John

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First Book Bear, 2008
« 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!!!!

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Re: First Book Bear, 2008
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2009, 05:31:46 PM »
good looking bear. grats
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Re: First Book Bear, 2008
« 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!!
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Re: First Book Bear, 2008
« 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
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Re: First Book Bear, 2008
« 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  :chuckle:
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Re: First Book Bear, 2008
« 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 :) :)
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Re: First Book Bear, 2008
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2009, 05:57:35 PM »
Awsome bear, congrats! :tup:
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Re: First Book Bear, 2008
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2009, 05:59:26 PM »
Very cool ... That's a biggin!!!
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Re: First Book Bear, 2008
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2009, 06:03:54 PM »
see if this work to enlarge for you...

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Re: First Book Bear, 2008
« 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.

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Re: First Book Bear, 2008
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2009, 01:50:29 PM »
Thanks BLKBEARKLR I'm not a computer guy
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Re: First Book Bear, 2008
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2009, 01:53:00 PM »
nice :tup:
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Re: First Book Bear, 2008
« 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.
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Re: First Book Bear, 2008
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2009, 02:27:20 PM »
NICE!
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Re: First Book Bear, 2008
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2009, 02:27:39 PM »
holly hell thats a big ass bear to put on your back, nice bear
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