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FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER! MONROE
« on: May 25, 2011, 09:54:18 AM »
Finally was able to close the deal on a bear. after many days and countless hours and miles hiking scouting and glassing. found a nice cinnamon bear had him in my crosshairs night before last but wouldn't give me a clear shot so i decided to hold out for him to step clear he never did and darkness fell so home i went once again empty handed. decided to go give it another try yesterday after work ran up to same spot hiked in and continued to glass and hike around and as evening approached i settled down same area i saw him and waited and to my shock and surprise there he was. slowly milling around this time i got set up and as soon as he stepped clear i dropped the hammer on him. he went about 5 yards and expired. what a great cinnamon color bear

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Re: FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER! MONROE
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2011, 09:58:48 AM »
Very nice.  That is a great looking bear.

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Re: FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER! MONROE
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2011, 10:01:32 AM »
Very nice work.

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Re: FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER! MONROE
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2011, 10:04:14 AM »
Outstanding, nice job.  How was his coat?
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Re: FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER! MONROE
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2011, 10:05:40 AM »
saweeeeeeet :drool:

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Re: FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER! MONROE
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2011, 10:06:36 AM »
That is a dang good looking bear, cngrats!
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Re: FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER! MONROE
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2011, 10:10:28 AM »
Looks nice. Good job.
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Re: FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER! MONROE
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2011, 10:12:35 AM »
Congrats on the dandy bear!!

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Re: FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER! MONROE
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2011, 10:18:02 AM »
way to go. nice bear
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Re: FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER! MONROE
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2011, 10:28:58 AM »
 :whoo:
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Re: FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER! MONROE
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2011, 10:33:40 AM »
Man that was worth the wait that is a beauty.

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Re: FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER! MONROE
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2011, 10:43:34 AM »
his coat is a little thin but flawless besides that now the question is half mount or rug??? any suggestions out there and any highly rec taxidermist ???

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Re: FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER! MONROE
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2011, 10:59:30 AM »
Nice looking bear.

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Re: FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER! MONROE
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2011, 11:00:51 AM »
I like half mounts personally. Might be what we do if my wife kills her bear this week.

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Re: FINALLY DROPPED THE HAMMER! MONROE
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2011, 11:04:03 AM »
I think he'd look awesome as a 3/4 mount.  Paws down a bit and the lower lip hanging just a bit.  No snarling pose whatever mount you decide.   :twocents:
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