2010 Black Bear General: Choices

[zackmioli]

first legal bear i see is taking a dirt nap!

[Kent Hunter]

I voted "The first legal one I see". The reason being is I've shot two that squared just over seven foot, one of them had the white patch on his chest. The very first bear I shot was a real pretty cinnamon that squared 6' 6" and I was VERY lucky to be able to shoot a blonde one up in B.C. that squared just over six foot. So now when I bear hunt I just want a decent (5 to 6 foot) bear for the freezer.

[DOUBLELUNG]

I voted first legal - but that doesn't include a sow w/cubs.  My wife would prefer a solid black rug.

[Wazukie]

I took the first one I saw!  ITs meat in the freeze and I am no trophy hunter.

We need another answer in the poll:  A bear that is close to the road.   

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As for being close to the road, she was only 30 yrds from my vehicle.