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How about photos of 6 1/2' Blackbear
« on: July 02, 2009, 09:18:33 AM »
I like Jackalope's 180' Deer and 320" Elk threads. He said I'd be stretching it if I asked ya'll for a 7' Bear from this state. Walking on the paw or as a rug. I don't have a photo of my 6'er handy, but I'm sure he'd be outclassed by some bigger Bears that members on this site have seen or harvested.

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Re: How about photos of 6 1/2' Blackbear
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2009, 09:32:45 AM »
There's a huge bear which was reported last year here. I think it made the news and got some attention. The pictures are on page 4-5 I think right in this topic http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,13076.0.html
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Re: How about photos of 6 1/2' Blackbear
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2009, 10:00:19 AM »
Yeah, I bet that one will go 7'... (At least!)

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Re: How about photos of 6 1/2' Blackbear
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2009, 10:41:37 AM »
I don't know how big this guy is, I saw him last week (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,29378.0.html).  I honestly have no idea how big he is.  If I had to guess I would guess he is at least over 6'.
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Re: How about photos of 6 1/2' Blackbear
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2009, 11:09:38 AM »
From that photo, I'll agree that he'll be well over 6'. (although I am not the best judge in the wild) All this talk about head size and big or small ears..  That Bear looks to have some big hips. I like to see a belly hanging well below elbows and a swaggered walk.

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Re: How about photos of 6 1/2' Blackbear
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2009, 11:10:47 AM »
that looks like a bigger than average bear to me. beyond that i have no clue.
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Re: How about photos of 6 1/2' Blackbear
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2009, 11:12:33 AM »
best I got was the 6'2" bear this spring, so he dont count... ;(
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Re: How about photos of 6 1/2' Blackbear
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2009, 11:18:50 AM »
Well, I consider 6' to be above average, so that counts in my book!

I'm still learning all that size stuff. I've seen some big ones in years past, but the smaller ones sure do out number them.

Hmm... Kinda the same as my Deer sightings.  What's up with that?

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Re: How about photos of 6 1/2' Blackbear
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2009, 11:24:30 AM »
Well here ya go then...

6'2" from nose to tail. Spring bear 09, shameless self promotion ;) Not the biggest of all bears, but the biggest for me.
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Re: How about photos of 6 1/2' Blackbear
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2009, 11:36:56 AM »
Decent but but I don't care to much for his choice in hats!! :chuckle:
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Re: How about photos of 6 1/2' Blackbear
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2009, 11:39:02 AM »
My Stihl hat was at home... :chuckle:
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Re: How about photos of 6 1/2' Blackbear
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2009, 11:41:35 AM »
Maybe one of the taxidermists will confirm this:

When you have a Hide Laid Out Flat (Not Stretched)

  • Measure the From Tip Of the Nose to the Tip of the Tail, Hair NOT included.
Then, without stretching the hide,
  • Measure from Tip to Tip of the Front Claws.
  • Add these two measurements together
  • Divide by 2
You will have the Square Measurement of Your Bear Hide.

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Re: How about photos of 6 1/2' Blackbear
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2009, 11:44:01 AM »
I know thats how my buddy who guides on Kodiak measures his Brown Bears
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Re: How about photos of 6 1/2' Blackbear
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2009, 12:08:21 PM »
shanevg my estimate from what I can see is that bear is at least 6 1/2 to 7'. Better keep an eye on him till season....
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Re: How about photos of 6 1/2' Blackbear
« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2009, 12:09:46 PM »
Quote from: bearpaw on July 02, 2009, 12:08:21 PM
Better keep an eye on him till season....

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