Author Topic: Finally.... A sighting!! (Read 5923 times)

Gutpile · « **on:** May 15, 2011, 06:05:59 PM »

Heres what I saw this weekend.

In the road grazing when I first saw it.

it snuck down below the road and I was able to close the distance to take a look.

I sat and watched for quite a while totally undetected.

Oops mama calls........... Dinner time. I'll post more later.

runamuk · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2011, 06:09:09 PM »

HEY

mean I tell ya just mean

Ripper · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2011, 06:43:28 PM »

That's really crappy to leave us hanging like that!

Heredoggydoggy · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2011, 06:56:07 PM »

What's that above the bear's back in the 3rd picture? It's not there in the 2nd shot.

rasbo · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:04:09 PM »

sweet

Jason · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:06:13 PM »

Sweet! can't wait for the rest.

JackOfAllTrades · « **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:23:23 PM »

Gut you're a jerk! Mamma can wait!

-Steve

Gutpile · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:29:07 PM »

No time. Still unloading. I'll post more tomorrow.

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:31:02 PM »

Quote from: Gutpile on May 15, 2011, 07:29:07 PM

No time. Still unloading. I'll post more tomorrow.

Did you scream like a little girl yet ?

runamuk · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:34:29 PM »

Quote from: Gutpile on May 15, 2011, 07:29:07 PM

No time. Still unloading. I'll post more tomorrow.

thats it someone go find him and smack him for me....mean Gutpile...very mean

Gutpile · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:35:18 PM »

Huntbear · « **Reply #11 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:41:08 PM »

Gutpile,,,

You are a a a a a a a a a

Now finish the dang story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gutpile · « **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:49:14 PM »

Fine! For goodness sake!

I took off from work friday and took a non hunting buddy of mine up to partake in a little spring bear action. Anyways I ran in Decker who also has a Huckleberry tag and we went out calling. We got into my spot and probably called for about 30-40 minutes and way across the canyon I spot a GIANT!!! The sun was beaming off of this bear and it was just shining like nothing I've ever seen. Now we're about 1000+ yards away glassing this thing and I mean I'm freaking stoked. Now, we had to run/hurry/fast walk a mile to get around to this bear and it was still there.

I have a dilemma I cant see this bear well enough to get a good look because its facing me in the logging road so I'm pretty much stuck. I finally was able to get a good look and it just wasn't very big after all. It sure looked big in the sunlight but it was maybe 4 1/2 feet from nose to tail. Great coat and color but I want a bigger bear or a color phase. I've never done this before but I let it walk. Decker was not happy. LOL.

He's got footage and pics maybe he'll post them. I would think we were 70 yards away or so. It was an awesome stalk.

Oh did I mention that was friday night. These pics were taken Saturday morning.

I will tell the rest of the story of Saturday's bear later.

Huntbear · « **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:50:41 PM »

saylean · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2011, 07:52:26 PM »

Cool pics gutpile, hopefully you got to close the deal. My bro got to see one yesterday chase 6 deer along a hill side, playing tackle football...but the bear was never able to close the deal on the tackle.

Gutpile · « **Reply #15 on:** May 16, 2011, 05:38:35 AM »

So on to Saturday the 14th. Honestly I was just too tired to write up the whole story last night but here it is.................

Saturday May 14

Day starts out beautiful and I've been tormented all night. "was it big enough? Should I have taken it?" Well, I decided I'd go back to that spot and see if maybe it was still around and maybe get a better look. We get to the logging road and start walking in and sure enough it's right there in the EXACT same spot. I decide no it's not big enough for a rifle but if I can get real close and get it with the muzzy I'll take it. I start the stalk and get to about 50 yards. That was the first pic. Then it dropped off the side and I got to 30-40 yards. I didn't range it but I was close. I had my muzzy ready to go but I figured I'd just watch this bear for a while before dropping the hammer. I thought "what the heck take your time, get some pics and just watch first." So thats exactly what I did and it was very cool but then ............................... well I'll let the pics speak for themselves.

They then started to run off but I wanted more pics. I hit a distress call and Mama stopped and turned on a dime and stood. I dont know why I stopped taking pics but I did get this one pic..........

I passed on this bear friday but never saw cubs at all. I know it was the same bear too. Same size, coloring on the face, same exact spot as the day before. Man am I glad I didn't shoot friday and am I glad I didn't drop it Saturday. I didn't see those cubs at all since they were so small. Those cubs were almost orphaned. I would have just felt terrible.

Pay close attention boys and girls. This was a close one. But really a great adventure.

rasbo · « **Reply #16 on:** May 16, 2011, 05:52:20 AM »

great pics gut,glad ya held out..That is a big sow

Gutpile · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2011, 05:54:59 AM »

Not really. They were tiny little cubs which makes her look bigger. These were really really small. I bet she was no bigger than 4 1/2' nose to tail. But then again I could be wrong. Damn these are hard to judge arent they?

Huntbear · « **Reply #18 on:** May 16, 2011, 06:37:36 AM »

Awesome pics man...

Glad you didnt drop the hammer... those boo boo's are so fun to watch...

runamuk · « **Reply #19 on:** May 16, 2011, 06:42:40 AM »

they are so cute them little fuzzballs

rasbo · « **Reply #20 on:** May 16, 2011, 07:01:28 AM »

Quote from: Gutpile on May 16, 2011, 05:54:59 AM

Not really. They were tiny little cubs which makes her look bigger. These were really really small. I bet she was no bigger than 4 1/2' nose to tail. But then again I could be wrong. Damn these are hard to judge arent they?

I go by the heads,and ears,she has a good body also,Im not comparing to boars..I have a 23 yr old sow on the wall,your sows head is bigger..here is a 175 lb bear's head.and a small 80 lb bear

Gutpile · « **Reply #21 on:** May 16, 2011, 07:06:34 AM »

She does have a nice head on her.

BOWHUNTER45 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 16, 2011, 07:17:34 AM »

nice pictures ..yeah bear are hard to judge for sure .. some people see a bear and say all I just seen a huge 400 pounder well the avereage bear in washington weighs about 150 to 200 lbs... the way I judge them is #1 if their body looks way bigger than there head , its usually a huge bear #2 can barely see the ears #3 short legs and the belly low to the ground ..as long as your happy thats all that matters !

ORCA_SIX · « **Reply #23 on:** May 16, 2011, 07:50:38 AM »

Sometimes the hard choice is the right choice. Good thing you waited, must have been something in your GUTPILE telling you to wait. Cute little dudes. Good pics too.

BuckHunter23 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 16, 2011, 07:53:52 AM »

Sounds like a fun weekend. Thanks for sharing all the pics. Can't wait to get up there in a couple days. I'll give ya a shout. Way to hold off and not orphan those cubs. Had to have been a real thrill.

saylean · « **Reply #25 on:** May 16, 2011, 08:23:37 AM »

Great reminder Gutpile...

Great pics too.

Glad to hear the little fellas are still hanging out with momma.

Machias · « **Reply #26 on:** May 16, 2011, 08:33:06 AM »

Sooooo many guys would have started blasting the first time you saw her. Lots of sows with small cubs get killed. It's one of the many reasons baiting and hound hunting are actually better for sows with cubs. Not always but the incidences of sow with cubs getting whacked go down considerably when folks have enough time to judge the animal and look for cubs. Sure glad you didn't whack her when you first had the chance! Nice job!!!

JackOfAllTrades · « **Reply #27 on:** May 16, 2011, 12:34:06 PM »

Awsome message Gutpile. Thank you for the photos. Credit to you for holding off.

-Steve

bodangles · « **Reply #28 on:** May 16, 2011, 07:55:23 PM »

Good pic's Gutpile! You did right. One shot could have killed 3 bears. Your OK in my book!

zackmioli · « **Reply #29 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:35:06 PM »

great pics! good job holding off.

bearpaw · « **Reply #30 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:45:30 AM »

good job gutpile....

Decker · « **Reply #31 on:** May 17, 2011, 01:48:58 AM »

You're allright.

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