bear time

[Crunchy]

I've got a decent spot off of I-90, but I worry about shooting one in the heat of early August.

[Ray]

I'm looking for bears this season. I have not seen any this year... but I have not been getting enough spare time to look much. If I'm lucky maybe I'll get one with a Yew Bow. Who knows?

I linked this thread to the Calendar as the Bear Season Opener.

[billythekidrock]

Opener is coming up fast. I don't have much time to scout right now, but I would really like to get one with my bow. It is just too brushy where I rifle hunt.

[billythekidrock]

Will it drive you nuts knowing that the opener is in about three weeks and you won't be here for about seven? LOL

[Jerome]

Went out today to pull down my trail cam because it hasnt been taking pictures.  Checked a spot that i have seen some sign in and seen a sow and cub.  Went to get the trail cam and of course no pics.  We checked one more area and as we were heading back to the truck a 100 pounder popped out of the timber.  This spot produced 5 bears last year and is looking promising this year aswell.

[saylean]

My lil bro went up by Baker last weekend and saw 2 bears, one bout 40 yds and the other bout 200 yds...I ve never really hiked up there, but he does all the time..thinking I will join him soon...sounds pretty. Either way...bear season is fastly approaching...

[Machias]

I think they have all melted this week!!!!

[bearmanric]

i'm taking my postmaster opening week. might try the bow. i'll be calling for bear's and cougar. think i'm going up to bear camp or to stampede pass maybe. i hunt the same area as Billthekid. but opening weekend there is a crowd. cant wait this is what i live for calling bear's. Rick

[saylean]

This will be my first year for calling bears...just purchased a glock 30 (small .45) for a side arm...just in case...should be a blast! Im stoked...and man..i sure hope to see a cougar, I would love to get one! I just hope i see him before he see's me. ;P

[Jerome]

Just over a week left.  I am starting to lose sleep at night. 

[bearmanric]

yes building my call inventory up. will be gone a week. i cant wait either. good luck everyone. Rick

[billythekidrock]

This is the first year in 14 that I haven't gotten excited.
I havent' been out. My area is overgrown and I haven't found a new spot.

Kinda strange feeling.

[bearmanric]

yes your spot is over grown. and the other's too. maybe this year  the mexican's wont be there as much. i'll be up high calling the 1st going way back side of a big hole. i bought a gerber machete and little ax to clear some spot's. i'm going to use ladder's this year to. camoed 8 fter's for calling. going to try different thing's. treestand too. Rick

[billythekidrock]

Rick - Let me know how the ladders work.
I do know that they are going to be cutting a few acres around the mainline and rez, but there will be no feed for a couple years.

[Jerome]

Hey billy you still have the invite with me.  I have a few spots that will be prime this year.