Poll: How many bears have you taken?

[Elkstuffer]

I shot 2 blk bears years ago. I'm hoping to draw a spring tag one of these years. Don't care to shoot a rubbed out fall bear. I passed up two last sept while archery elk hunting. Both at less than 30 yards.

[Aneoakleaf]

Wow I'm so glad there some bear hunters out there evening the odds for the deer and elk!
I love bear meat. We don't get a chance to shoot them any more but always have a bear tag just in case.  :yike:Blesses has shot over 20 with his bow but I've only taken 8 with my bow. 5 were book bears of mine and I don't know about blessed I know of 3
I think it's quite a challange and a thrill. They die quick with a good shot and don't get far. One bear I shot at 6 yards on the ground and I counted 2 1/2 secconds before I heard the death moan. When we tracked him he had gone 80 yards!  They are so fast !