Author Topic: Massive Bear spotted (Read 6839 times)

ydeardorff · « **on:** October 01, 2011, 07:44:47 PM »

I went out to glass out some high alpine meadows with my mom and sister along for the ride. I looked around and didn't see anything, and then something caught my eye on the back of prairie mountain a few miles away. It has a big alpine meadow on the back side of the peak. It reminded me of something akin to a flea on a dogs back, moving around on the green alpine meadow.
I broke out my spotting scope, and could see this was a huge bear. Very dark black brown in color, and it appeared to be taking part of the huckleberry patches up there. I could not ascertain whether it was a grizzly, or a black bear at that distance. I also didn't see any cubs, or anything that looked like cubs with it.
I got hunting fever right away. I went down and bought a forest service map and talked to the person on duty there. They said it is inaccessible by car. You can get within a mile of the mountain base, but you'd have to hike the rest of the way in.
Given the size of this bear, and the topography this guy isn't gonna get nabbed by me. So I figured Id share with the group here to see if someone is up to the challenge.
I was told there is an outfit the uses pack mules for this kind of adventure, and it would more than likely be a several day camping trip.

Anyway now you know where a big one is. Let me know if you get him/her Id like to see a pic of it.

BOWHUNTER45 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 01, 2011, 07:56:14 PM »

well tell me because I sure in the h3ll cant find one

seth30 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 01, 2011, 07:58:16 PM »

Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on October 01, 2011, 07:56:14 PM

well tell me because I sure in the h3ll cant find one

I saw a bear this morning as well. I could have shot him, but would have required a helicopter or chuck norris to pack him out

ydeardorff · « **Reply #3 on:** October 01, 2011, 08:02:05 PM »

Well it would be an extreme adventure, and not to be done alone, but prairie mt, is east of darrington, about a mile or two.

840dc · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2011, 09:50:00 PM »

That could be someone elses spot your posting there....

ydeardorff · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2011, 09:53:17 PM »

Doubtful. The forest service said those roads haven't been maintained since 2005. Plus the peak is very remote, and very high. Most people wouldnt bother.
But if it is, my bad...

dscubame · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2011, 09:54:04 PM »

Quote from: 840dc on October 01, 2011, 09:50:00 PM

That could be someone elses spot your posting there....

Public Land or ?? What's your point?

elkslayer4x5 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2011, 10:05:03 PM »

Big bear?

840dc · « **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2011, 10:09:21 PM »

Not trying to give you a hard time, it's no biggie to me.... Just know a few guys that may venture up that way..

Quote from: ydeardorff on October 01, 2011, 09:53:17 PM

Doubtful. The forest service said those roads haven't been maintained since 2005. Plus the peak is very remote, and very high. Most people wouldnt bother.
But if it is, my bad...

shredneck666 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 02, 2011, 09:42:31 AM »

The prairie mtn has a few people who hunt it. It can be good, accessability isnt great. Pack outs are tough, but it gets done and sometimes with great results.

BOWHUNTER45 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 02, 2011, 02:08:52 PM »

Quote from: ydeardorff on October 01, 2011, 09:53:17 PM

Doubtful. The forest service said those roads haven't been maintained since 2005. Plus the peak is very remote, and very high. Most people wouldnt bother.
But if it is, my bad...

Been all over that area at one time or another...Whitehorse and higgins Mt area...

grizzlyadams · « **Reply #11 on:** October 03, 2011, 02:12:42 PM »

ydeardorff...thanks for posting. I don't have the time but sounds like a great opprotunity at a quality bear. Not to mention a great adventure. Now if it was better weather or the other side of the pass....I'd be on my way right now.

Huntboy · « **Reply #12 on:** October 03, 2011, 02:22:35 PM »

Nice pic, elkslayer.

demontang · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2011, 03:12:24 PM »

Theres isnt much that will stop me if I see an animal I want as long as its not a cliff face im up to it

ydeardorff · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2011, 12:16:27 AM »

Elkslayer,

Is that the pic of the bear off of the meadow? He sure looked bigger to me, given the distance. Even the forest service ppl said it had to be huge to see it at that distance. That looks like about the same size bear I just saw Oct 1st.
Bowhunter45,
Its not a cliff face, but the angle of the terrain will damn near have you on yer face climbing by the looks of it. The distance was about 3.3 miles(as a crow flies). From road 2436 where I was standing on th top of the long narrow ridge section staring back across to the peak. I hear the rain is the best time for bear hunting, gives ya an edge on sneaking up on em.

jeepasaurusrex · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2011, 05:38:28 AM »

Anthony Reese is just up the road from ya there in Darrington. Hike in, drop it, and give him a call to haul it out.

ydeardorff · « **Reply #16 on:** October 05, 2011, 11:19:40 PM »

So to revisit this topic....

Anybody go up there yet?

grizzlyadams · « **Reply #17 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:14:09 AM »

Quote from: demontang on October 03, 2011, 03:12:24 PM

Theres isnt much that will stop me if I see an animal I want as long as its not a cliff face im up to it

Been on this one bear 3 weeks in a row. Always in the same spot right above a cliff. He hangs out in a cut above a cliff every day. He's a big one too but the cut is very steep. One slip and your going down and then off of the cliff. If I had rope he'd be a gonner.

Shed Stud · « **Reply #18 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:49:31 AM »

Quote from: grizzlyadams on October 06, 2011, 10:14:09 AM

Quote from: demontang on October 03, 2011, 03:12:24 PM
Theres isnt much that will stop me if I see an animal I want as long as its not a cliff face im up to it

Been on this one bear 3 weeks in a row. Always in the same spot right above a cliff. He hangs out in a cut above a cliff every day. He's a big one too but the cut is very steep. One slip and your going down and then off of the cliff. If I had rope he'd be a gonner.

Then go buy a rope and get that sucker.

grizzlyadams · « **Reply #19 on:** October 06, 2011, 04:16:29 PM »

Ya no kidding. Thought about just going to get a rope but the lengthI would need would be pretty expensive not to mention other stuff like some kind of harness ect. Then I don't really know the proper procedure for hooking up ect. Anyone out there have climbing gear? We can share the bear.....

TheHunt · « **Reply #20 on:** October 06, 2011, 04:22:47 PM »

What a perfect time to team up with Mountaineers. http://www.mountaineers.org I bet you will get someone to help you.

ydeardorff · « **Reply #21 on:** October 07, 2011, 12:53:01 AM »

i do hope someone can nab him/her.
Id love to see that monster in a picture with a proud hunters grin gleaming face.

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