A pair of bears

[Timber]

Got pictures of two bears this weekend. The first bear I called in with a predator call. He/she came running in after about 2 minutes of calling. At about 30 yds the bear smelled my footprints from earlier and ran back the way it came (poor planning on my part). Notice the slobber in its mouth.




Took pictures of this bear the next day, 100yds from where I called in the bear on Saturday. I was about 40 yds away when I took this picture. Different bear for sure, in the sunlight his coat had a brownish tint to it.

[saylean]

That head on pic of the first bear makes him look like a bruiser. Nice pics man. Good work on the calling. Open reed or closed? Or were you using electronic?

[wastickslinger]

I really like the first picture. Looks like a solid bear.

[Ray]

Fantastic photos as usual

[snohohunter]

Is it just me, or does the first bear look BIG?  How much do you think it weighs.  I know pics can be deceiving.

I'm also interested in what kind of call you were using?

Can or do you use calls effectively during the general bear season as well?

[Timber]

I would guess the bear weighs about 200lbs. It's track was 4 1/2 inches wide.

This is the call I was using.
http://www.amazon.com/Lohman-Circe-Calls-Medium-Cottontail/dp/B0000AVVJY

Can or do you use calls effectively during the general bear season as well?

Some other guys like BTKR, probably have more experience than I do with calling, but in my opinion you can call in a bear at anytime, it depends on the bear and the mood it's in. You may have better luck in the spring vs general season because of the lack of food in the spring and the fact that it is fawning season.

[archery288]

Those are some good lookin bears!!  The second one looks like a bruiser too!

[Bearhunter]

Nice looking bears Timber, how many did you see this weekend?  Youll have to check my videos out under Skagit bear hunting.

[Michelle_Nelson]

Those are some great pic's Timber.  Great work!

[Ridgerunner]

Great pics, man am I getting pumped to go bear hunting, its not that far off. 

[Alchase]

Very cool, the first and second pic he looks like he is on a bunny eating mission.

[searchnfor]

Very cool pictures Timber! I figured you you would have something up here from the weekend, always look foward to them. Your cousin excited with that tag in his pocket?!

[bucklucky]

Nice pics!

[billythekidrock]

Can or do you use calls effectively during the general bear season as well?

Some other guys like BTKR, probably have more experience than I do with calling, but in my opinion you can call in a bear at anytime, it depends on the bear and the mood it's in.

Timber hit the nail on the head.

[boneaddict]

Yes he did, with his camera and his advice.  NICE work.
Basically you can call a bear in when he is hungry.  When is that.  ALMOST all the time.