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Offline Rainier10

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Re: 2023 Bears
« Reply #15 on: August 01, 2023, 05:11:06 PM »
I’ve had bears on cameras all spring and summer. I’m sure if I sit in my spot for a couple days I could shoot one pretty easy. Like others have said they are getting thick.

Congrats and a huge thank you to the successful hunters so far.

I hope plenty more are successful and I hope they post the success photos.
Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.

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Re: 2023 Bears
« Reply #16 on: August 01, 2023, 05:29:11 PM »
Took a couple guys who had never killed a bear before today. Fun to see them so excited.
Going up tomorrow taking my daughter and her boyfriend. See if we can get another.

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Re: 2023 Bears
« Reply #17 on: August 01, 2023, 05:42:05 PM »
Just checking in here to follow along.  Can't believe some of the posts I've seen deleted here today out of this thread.
Sure is unfortunate to see that out of fellow hunters. Keep it on track.
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Re: 2023 Bears
« Reply #18 on: August 01, 2023, 05:47:41 PM »
Went out today and saw 1 bear, was a shady area with some Salal berries he was eating. Saw a bunch of cougar & bear tracks in the area. Didnt notice him at first, took my pack off and got some water out and as I was drinking I heard him stand up and start sniffing around, scared him off as I leaned over to pick up my rifle.

Thanks again for all the help over the last few months! was awesome to find one, I need to stay calm next time though!

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Re: 2023 Bears
« Reply #19 on: August 01, 2023, 06:48:41 PM »
Took a couple guys who had never killed a bear before today. Fun to see them so excited.
Going up tomorrow taking my daughter and her boyfriend. See if we can get another.
I've only seen 1 bear while hunting in my life and you guys got 2 in 1 day!  Nicely done.

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Re: 2023 Bears
« Reply #20 on: August 01, 2023, 07:00:39 PM »
Congrats to the successful bear hunters!!!!  Hope our group gets to add to this thread in the next month or two.  Lots of bears to be had and any dead bear is a good bear!!! 

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Re: 2023 Bears
« Reply #21 on: August 01, 2023, 07:01:19 PM »
Great to see some success on opening day! Hopefully a good pile of them end up on here by the seasons end :tup:
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Re: 2023 Bears
« Reply #22 on: August 01, 2023, 07:11:11 PM »
Awesome bears hitting the ground!

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Re: 2023 Bears
« Reply #23 on: August 01, 2023, 07:28:05 PM »
Took a couple guys who had never killed a bear before today. Fun to see them so excited.
Going up tomorrow taking my daughter and her boyfriend. See if we can get another.
I've only seen 1 bear while hunting in my life and you guys got 2 in 1 day!  Nicely done.
Last year same spot same opener my daughter and I doubled. So that’s two years in a row. I never really saw many bears until I really tried to focus on being where they were at for the time of season.

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Re: 2023 Bears
« Reply #24 on: August 01, 2023, 07:37:23 PM »
Took a couple guys who had never killed a bear before today. Fun to see them so excited.
Going up tomorrow taking my daughter and her boyfriend. See if we can get another.
I've only seen 1 bear while hunting in my life and you guys got 2 in 1 day!  Nicely done.
Last year same spot same opener my daughter and I doubled. So that’s two years in a row. I never really saw many bears until I really tried to focus on being where they were at for the time of season.

That is fact....if your not actively hunting them, its easy to not see them.  Once you learn how and where to hunt them.....it becomes a lot easier to see them.  I would never see them, now I see them all the time. 

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Re: 2023 Bears
« Reply #25 on: August 01, 2023, 07:52:29 PM »
Took a couple guys who had never killed a bear before today. Fun to see them so excited.
Going up tomorrow taking my daughter and her boyfriend. See if we can get another.
I've only seen 1 bear while hunting in my life and you guys got 2 in 1 day!  Nicely done.
Last year same spot same opener my daughter and I doubled. So that’s two years in a row. I never really saw many bears until I really tried to focus on being where they were at for the time of season.

That is fact....if your not actively hunting them, its easy to not see them.  Once you learn how and where to hunt them.....it becomes a lot easier to see them.  I would never see them, now I see them all the time.
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Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.

Every father should remember that one day his children will follow his example instead of his advice.


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Re: 2023 Bears
« Reply #26 on: August 01, 2023, 07:52:32 PM »
Took a couple guys who had never killed a bear before today. Fun to see them so excited.
Going up tomorrow taking my daughter and her boyfriend. See if we can get another.
I've only seen 1 bear while hunting in my life and you guys got 2 in 1 day!  Nicely done.
Last year same spot same opener my daughter and I doubled. So that’s two years in a row. I never really saw many bears until I really tried to focus on being where they were at for the time of season.

Jackpot. Be where the bears are.
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Re: 2023 Bears
« Reply #27 on: August 01, 2023, 07:54:46 PM »
It’s just like any other hunting. If you see a bear in a certain area even if you shoot it another bear will move in. Bears hang out where they hang out. It’s just like s hood turkey spot, deer spot or elk spot.
Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.

Every father should remember that one day his children will follow his example instead of his advice.


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Re: 2023 Bears
« Reply #28 on: August 01, 2023, 08:18:30 PM »
Took a couple guys who had never killed a bear before today. Fun to see them so excited.
Going up tomorrow taking my daughter and her boyfriend. See if we can get another.
thats awesome

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Re: 2023 Bears
« Reply #29 on: August 01, 2023, 09:39:02 PM »
First day magic! Been keeping tabs on a few bruins frequenting a trail near some river bottoms. Been trail cam’ing this area for a few years and I’ve found bears to be very pattern prone as long as they aren’t messed with. Climbed into the tree stand today at 3pm and an hour and half later I could hear one moving through the brush. Almost busted out the predator call when I wasn’t hearing anything but waited and about 5 minutes later this boar came walking below the stand about 50 yards away down the trail. One shot and this 5 foot, 175lb boar didn’t move. Not huge but pretty stoked about his white ‘heart’ patch in the center of his chest. Best of luck to everyone this year!!
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