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Offline Bobm

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Re: Found my spring bear this morning.
« Reply #15 on: May 03, 2008, 11:41:24 AM »
Way to go!

Bout time somebody posted their bear.

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Offline Wea300mag

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Re: Found my spring bear this morning.
« Reply #16 on: May 03, 2008, 12:58:30 PM »
Very cool Todd. :bow:


That is a great looking bear. Great to finally see some success. Glad it was close to road too.
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Re: Found my spring bear this morning.
« Reply #17 on: May 03, 2008, 02:05:56 PM »
That's a Great looking bear.  Looks like it has a really nice coat on him as well!  Glad to see some one was finally able to score.  Hopefully those going out this weekend will be able to connect and fill their tags. :tup:
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Re: Found my spring bear this morning.
« Reply #18 on: May 03, 2008, 02:28:37 PM »
Right on!!  Nice Bear!!  Congrats on the first WA. one too.....
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Re: Found my spring bear this morning.
« Reply #19 on: May 03, 2008, 04:24:08 PM »
Thanks everyone.

I didn't think to get pictures of the teeth, but once I get the skull back I can post them.  It is frozen solid right now.

We were both really surprised at the amount of fat he had on him.  I think my last fall bear had less fat than this.  With the mild fall and late winter, I wonder if he hibernated at all.

This bear had a really thick coat and would have made a beautiful rug.  However I already have a black rug and I've got the last 2 wall spaces reserved for a cinnamon and a blonde.  There were already concerns voiced about another rug.   :chuckle:

I didn't get into the stomach, but I did take the picture below when we walked up to him.  I had planned to post this in the Bear Sign topic.  That is really fresh spring bear sign.
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Re: Found my spring bear this morning.
« Reply #20 on: May 03, 2008, 04:34:14 PM »
good looking bruin. say, is that a schnabbel fore end on that rifle?
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Re: Found my spring bear this morning.
« Reply #21 on: May 03, 2008, 04:42:56 PM »
Congratualtions, nice bear.  No luck for me today, but I did find some sign.  Was this the Monroe tag?  I have the skagit and its been tough to say the least.  Congrats.
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Re: Found my spring bear this morning.
« Reply #22 on: May 03, 2008, 05:27:43 PM »
Nice work, that's a hefty one
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Re: Found my spring bear this morning.
« Reply #23 on: May 03, 2008, 05:31:26 PM »
Nice job, he looks great!  :tup:
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Re: Found my spring bear this morning.
« Reply #24 on: May 03, 2008, 08:33:40 PM »
Nice!!!!!!Can't wait 'til I can go out again.  Good job! Sausage time.
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Re: Found my spring bear this morning.
« Reply #25 on: May 03, 2008, 08:40:31 PM »
Excellent, great animal and a good looking hide for sure...  Good job!
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Re: Found my spring bear this morning.
« Reply #26 on: May 03, 2008, 10:11:09 PM »
Quote from: MountainWalk338 on May 03, 2008, 04:34:14 PM
good looking bruin. say, is that a schnabbel fore end on that rifle?
Looks like a winchester featherweight to me.which has a schnabbel

Sure is furry!! make a COAT!!
« Last Edit: May 04, 2008, 10:00:27 PM by mossback91 »
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Re: Found my spring bear this morning.
« Reply #27 on: May 04, 2008, 12:06:19 PM »
Nice work.  Finnally seeing the bear pics.
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Re: Found my spring bear this morning.
« Reply #28 on: May 04, 2008, 12:30:44 PM »
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Looks like a winchester featherweight to me.
I was also thinking Win Featherweight, maybe the XTR?
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Re: Found my spring bear this morning.
« Reply #29 on: May 04, 2008, 12:35:50 PM »
Congrats on a solid Bear.
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