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Machias' 2024 Idaho Spring Bear
« on: April 17, 2024, 07:34:50 AM »
Yehaw, that time of the year again.  Going to run 3 baits this spring.  Going to put the first one out tonight.  Picked up about 900 pounds of bait day before yesterday.  One 55 gallon barrel of cookies, one 55 gallon barrel of assorted candies, one 55 gallon barrel of Trix and yogurt crunchies and 20 pails of pink buttercream frosting.  I'll share photos along the way.
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Re: Machias' 2024 Idaho Spring Bear
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2024, 07:44:01 AM »
Ya buddy here we go !!

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Re: Machias' 2024 Idaho Spring Bear
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2024, 01:59:04 PM »
Got my first bait put out Friday and my second bait out yesterday around noon.  Had a bear on bait #2 a little after nine.  Ok size, but looks a little thin on the hair, particularly on his face.  I'll post some photos tonight.  Got one more bait to put out tomorrow night.
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Re: Machias' 2024 Idaho Spring Bear
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2024, 02:03:35 PM »
Very nice, got mine out Thursday morning and had a small chocolate with decent fur on it Saturday morning.  And a skunk.  Need to get my other ones out next week. 

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Re: Machias' 2024 Idaho Spring Bear
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2024, 02:12:04 PM »
Yehaw, that time of the year again.  Going to run 3 baits this spring.  Going to put the first one out tonight.  Picked up about 900 pounds of bait day before yesterday.  One 55 gallon barrel of cookies, one 55 gallon barrel of assorted candies, one 55 gallon barrel of Trix and yogurt crunchies and 20 pails of pink buttercream frosting.  I'll share photos along the way.

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Re: Machias' 2024 Idaho Spring Bear
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2024, 02:14:01 PM »
 :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: Machias' 2024 Idaho Spring Bear
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2024, 02:19:42 PM »
Best of luck with the baits!  Not sure how you are going to find time to check them and fish in that new boat every day...  But that is a good problem to have!
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Re: Machias' 2024 Idaho Spring Bear
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2024, 02:34:37 PM »
Rubbin' that bear grease in our WA faces are you, Fred?  :chuckle: Good luck, friend.
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Re: Machias' 2024 Idaho Spring Bear
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2024, 09:46:58 PM »
First two bait sites
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Re: Machias' 2024 Idaho Spring Bear
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2024, 09:47:46 PM »
Bait
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Re: Machias' 2024 Idaho Spring Bear
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2024, 09:48:26 PM »
First customer
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Re: Machias' 2024 Idaho Spring Bear
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2024, 09:50:34 PM »
Tried a new camera mount.  Did not hold up well. No photos of bears tonight.  :chuckle: :dunno:
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Re: Machias' 2024 Idaho Spring Bear
« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2024, 10:05:55 PM »
Definitely following this one 🙌🏼
If you shoot the first one you will never get that true trophy.

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Re: Machias' 2024 Idaho Spring Bear
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2024, 12:16:50 PM »
Man I miss the good old days of packing in goods to the barrels , hoping for a good for you

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Re: Machias' 2024 Idaho Spring Bear
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2024, 12:31:22 PM »
Love you spring bear posts.....tagging along!!  Hope you have a great year.

 


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