Author Topic: Bear Scat Question? And hunters not following DNR rules. (Read 9709 times)

luvmystang67 · « **on:** October 10, 2011, 07:26:11 AM »

So, couple of questions. While at a different spot than usual the other day I ran across some bear scat (shown below). It was MUCH bigger in diameter and contained much more total substance than any feces I have ever seen out of a bear. What does the larger diameter mean? I'm betting this turd is a good 1.5" to 2" diameter, and the photo doesn't do it justice. The total volume is probably 3x the normal I see at least compared to the others in that area. Is this a real big bear or does he just have different plumbing?

On a sidenote, over the weekend I was up on some DNR land south of Granite Falls, some jerk decided he was going to drive into the DNR land, past a gate that says no motor vehicles. Four trucks parked at the gate and walked like you are supposed to. We walked 2.5 miles and 1500 ft uphill. Only to find this jerk up top. He actually had the kahunas to ask me if I'd seen anything. I responded with "You know you're not supposed to drive up here right..." when he responded "...yes" I gave him a "cool" and continued about my way. Just livid. Here everyone else is following the rules and you think you can just drive around, mess up everyone's hunt AND break the rules. Took restraint not to go tire slashing. So here's a photo for the wall of shame. I have license plates as well, but I'm working on further restraint.

ydeardorff · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2011, 07:28:56 AM »

hmm a nice zoomed in shot of the license plate sent DNR would remedy this problem.

dirty24d · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2011, 07:29:37 AM »

Thats most likely a medium sized bear and he's been gorging on blackberries.

luvmystang67 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2011, 07:43:52 AM »

Yeah, I've got a nice zoomed in shot of the plates. I still feel like with both of those they won't actually do anything, aside from maybe sending an angry letter.

buckman202 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 10, 2011, 07:48:08 AM »

Eh the guy drives an Xterra...that's punishment enough in my book.

NW-GSP · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2011, 07:59:41 AM »

I have been in that area so I know it takes me close to a half an hour to get to the spot He is parked.

seth30 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2011, 08:00:55 AM »

I saw this spot and realized it looks almot like a spot I hunt

luvmystang67 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2011, 08:29:37 AM »

Quote from: buckman202 on October 10, 2011, 07:48:08 AM

Eh the guy drives an Xterra...that's punishment enough in my book.

Probably his wife's grocery getter.

buckman202 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 10, 2011, 08:31:43 AM »

That or is 17rd old daughters surf/snow board ride...did you check the seats to see if they had tropical flower covers on em?

Huntbear · « **Reply #9 on:** October 10, 2011, 08:35:51 AM »

Turn the plate # into DNR... We all need to do this every time we see someone do this kind of crap...

As for the Xterra.... poor sap was probably told it was a great off road vehicle....

CplRaines · « **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2011, 08:39:33 AM »

When I hike into areas, I have learned to take my dikes (electrician speak for wire cutters) with me. They work beautifully on valve stems.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2011, 08:43:03 AM »

Quote from: luvmystang67 on October 10, 2011, 07:43:52 AM

Yeah, I've got a nice zoomed in shot of the plates. I still feel like with both of those they won't actually do anything, aside from maybe sending an angry letter.

Even if that's all, he'll hopefully get the message. Send it in.

h20hunter · « **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2011, 08:47:03 AM »

i know where that is at. had the same thing happen to me. Hike up there and was just getting ready to hunt and here comes a land rover.

Side note, early in the season we brought a bear down from the top all the way to the gate.

luvmystang67 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2011, 08:58:14 AM »

Alright, it appears I'm not outta line. I'm sending the plate pic and car pic in to DNR. Hopefully DNR expands on the message I delivered to the XTerra drivers.

Elkaholic daWg · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2011, 09:26:49 AM »

Dnr land? Discover pass? How about those parked at the gate?

Huntbear · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2011, 09:30:18 AM »

Quote from: CplRaines on October 10, 2011, 08:39:33 AM

When I hike into areas, I have learned to take my dikes (electrician speak for wire cutters) with me. They work beautifully on valve stems.

Funny but dangerous during hunting season with everyone having loaded weapons..

sirmissalot · « **Reply #16 on:** October 10, 2011, 10:01:10 AM »

What is it with people always posting pictures of bear poop. That is definitely bear poop. Hard to say how big, I've laid some pretty big eggs before...

A lot of poeple see coyote poop and think its bear poop. I have seen bear poop as big around as a pop can.

Too bad people like the guy in the xterra have to be like that. Especially with several rigs parked at the gate.

Boss .300 winmag · « **Reply #17 on:** October 10, 2011, 10:05:56 AM »

luvmystang67 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 10, 2011, 10:20:36 AM »

Quote from: Elkaholic daWg on October 10, 2011, 09:26:49 AM

Dnr land? Discover pass? How about those parked at the gate?

2 of the 4 at the gate had discover passes (that includes mine), didn't see one on the Xterra. There is no sign there saying they're required, but I think technically all DNR requires them by the way the law is written.

Just sent the plate information, photo and photo of the car into DNR. Not that you'd want to have them have to do it, but I advised they maybe put a lock back on that gate. At least then people doing it right won't be disturbed I guess. Hopefully it is worth the effort.

h20hunter · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2011, 10:31:05 AM »

Somebody is alway breaking the locks on those gates...especially in that area.

D-Rock425 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 10, 2011, 11:05:58 AM »

I've seen this place before.

luvmystang67 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 10, 2011, 11:28:03 AM »

Quote from: D-Rock425 on October 10, 2011, 11:05:58 AM

I've seen this place before.

Haha, yeah, I know you have. There should be a new lock on the gate next time you go up, so you don't get disturbed by people target practicing out of their truck up at the pit.

Huntbear · « **Reply #22 on:** October 10, 2011, 11:35:27 AM »

Quote from: sirmissalot on October 10, 2011, 10:01:10 AM

What is it with people always posting pictures of bear poop. That is definitely bear poop. Hard to say how big, I've laid some pretty big eggs before...

A lot of poeple see coyote poop and think its bear poop. I have seen bear poop as big around as a pop can.

There is a whole sub culture of people on here that take pics of poop for others to look at.. usually the animal in question has pooped a handgun or really nice knife as well......

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 10, 2011, 12:06:07 PM »

Quote from: Huntbear on October 10, 2011, 11:35:27 AM

Quote from: sirmissalot on October 10, 2011, 10:01:10 AM
What is it with people always posting pictures of bear poop. That is definitely bear poop. Hard to say how big, I've laid some pretty big eggs before...

A lot of poeple see coyote poop and think its bear poop. I have seen bear poop as big around as a pop can.

There is a whole sub culture of people on here that take pics of poop for others to look at.. usually the animal in question has pooped a handgun or really nice knife as well......

Not only are we full of it, but we're obsessed with it, as well.

D-Rock425 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 10, 2011, 12:28:53 PM »

H2Ohunter and I had a hunt spoiled because of someone driving in and target shooting after they new we where up there hunting. Its hard to say anything knowing my car is parked at the gateand I would hate to have smashed windows.

luvmystang67 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 10, 2011, 02:01:59 PM »

Quote from: D-Rock425 on October 10, 2011, 12:28:53 PM

H2Ohunter and I had a hunt spoiled because of someone driving in and target shooting after they new we where up there hunting. Its hard to say anything knowing my car is parked at the gateand I would hate to have smashed windows.

Good thought, hadn't considered that. But upon further consideration I'd hate to be the person that smashed my windows. Fear will not hold me back! (But thanks for the thought, I'll watch myself.)

firefighter4607 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 10, 2011, 02:25:06 PM »

Quote from: buckman202 on October 10, 2011, 07:48:08 AM

Eh the guy drives an Xterra...that's punishment enough in my book.

What's up with all the Xterra haters on here??? I own one and love it!!!! I have seen lots of greatly bulit X's and seen them go lots of places.........

sirmissalot · « **Reply #27 on:** October 10, 2011, 02:33:00 PM »

Quote from: pianoman9701 on October 10, 2011, 12:06:07 PM

Quote from: Huntbear on October 10, 2011, 11:35:27 AM
Quote from: sirmissalot on October 10, 2011, 10:01:10 AM
What is it with people always posting pictures of bear poop. That is definitely bear poop. Hard to say how big, I've laid some pretty big eggs before...

A lot of poeple see coyote poop and think its bear poop. I have seen bear poop as big around as a pop can.

There is a whole sub culture of people on here that take pics of poop for others to look at.. usually the animal in question has pooped a handgun or really nice knife as well......

Not only are we full of it, but we're obsessed with it, as well.

I might have found myself a new bobby. I think I will go scatting now

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 10, 2011, 02:39:48 PM »

Quote from: firefighter4607 on October 10, 2011, 02:25:06 PM

Quote from: buckman202 on October 10, 2011, 07:48:08 AM
Eh the guy drives an Xterra...that's punishment enough in my book.

What's up with all the Xterra haters on here??? I own one and love it!!!! I have seen lots of greatly bulit X's and seen them go lots of places.........

No offense meant, I'm sure. It's a very nice vehicle. I've towed a couple of 'em out of bad spots with my jeep and they looked damned comfortable inside!

sirmissalot · « **Reply #29 on:** October 11, 2011, 10:17:29 AM »

Here are some scat photos from my scatting trip last night. What do you guys think?

h20hunter · « **Reply #30 on:** October 11, 2011, 02:52:11 PM »

Look.....I'm scat photo lover and I'll say your "bratwust turd" scat photo is a keeper. Great shape, even curve, good density from the looks of it....some real nice scat.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 11, 2011, 02:53:03 PM »

Quote from: h20hunter on October 11, 2011, 02:52:11 PM

Look.....I'm scat photo lover and I'll say your "bratwust turd" scat photo is a keeper. Great shape, even curve, good density from the looks of it....some real nice scat.

This is funnier than scat!

sirmissalot · « **Reply #32 on:** October 11, 2011, 03:07:00 PM »

I'd say overall it was a successful scatting trip.

724wd · « **Reply #33 on:** October 14, 2011, 01:03:43 PM »

Quote from: sirmissalot on October 11, 2011, 10:17:29 AM

What do you guys think?

you need more fiber in your diet.

oldcamper · « **Reply #34 on:** October 14, 2011, 07:17:06 PM »

There is no sign of berry eating in that scat, maybe a trip by the hostes isle will help

Black Ram · « **Reply #35 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:34:39 AM »

well the gate at the bottom has been broken since spring bear season,and if the dnr would fix it you would not get people like this up there.when i turned my key in this year i told them about the gate and they told me they would tell the proper people about it.well i can see its high on there list.i took a great bear out of there in 08. good luck and after you give the dnr the plate #tell them again about the gate.

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