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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: D-Rock425 on July 02, 2012, 10:04:19 AM

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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 02, 2012, 10:04:19 AM: Bear seasons right around the corner :IBCOOL:. Less than a month to go i cant wait. Hoping i can post the first fall bear again.
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Post by: NWBREW on July 02, 2012, 10:07:57 AM: Dang, looking outside I thought it was still April. Probably gonna be hot as hell come August.

I have two months two wait.....NE corner.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 02, 2012, 01:35:15 PM: That's ok ill still be out.
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Post by: h20hunter on July 02, 2012, 01:39:20 PM: I'm with yah D.......ready to get out..
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Post by: CementFinisher on July 02, 2012, 01:59:54 PM: Cant wait! i think its bull How the mashell unit doesnt open til the 15th. Kapowsin hancock property has so many bears.
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Post by: DoubleJ on July 02, 2012, 02:23:31 PM: I'm after my first this year. Still pretty much in the dark after 2 years of chasing them. Sooner or later I'll get one
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Post by: johnnyaustin44 on July 02, 2012, 03:00:24 PM: I'm pretty jacked. the 1st is my day off and ill be out. been scouting a lot and have some good looking spots for opening day
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Post by: Ripper on July 02, 2012, 03:45:38 PM: 30 days from today, yeah buddy. I sure hope my ankle is better by then. I have an MRI scheduled for tomorrow so I hope to know something soon. I'm really bummed about this injury, because I had a couple of area's that I wanted to keep an eye on after spring bear season ended. I know where a couple hung out. Anyway, I hope to see you out in the woods in a month or so.
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Post by: xXLojackXx on July 02, 2012, 10:32:52 PM: Been looking at some dandy bears and can't wait to get my chance! I just hope and pray they stick around another few weeks
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Post by: silverdalesauer on July 02, 2012, 10:59:46 PM: Quote from: DoubleJ on July 02, 2012, 02:23:31 PM
I'm after my first this year. Still pretty much in the dark after 2 years of chasing them. Sooner or later I'll get one

Same here. My hunting buddy and I chased them last August before he took off for deployment. We're excited to get back out after 'em. But still have a lot of learning to do.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 03, 2012, 07:05:03 AM: Normally i would take the 1st off but im not this year. Just planning to hunt the evenings all week.
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Post by: runamuk on July 03, 2012, 07:11:12 AM: I have no classes in august so here is to hoping .....would be super if my first success was a bear.....
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Post by: Houndhunter on July 03, 2012, 07:14:21 AM: I can't wait, sucks I can't hunt my wilderness spots till the 15th tho. I stick to the coast the first two weeks, but I have yet to see a damn bear in season on the coast :bash:. High country bears is one of my favorite hunting
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Post by: saylean on July 03, 2012, 05:11:48 PM: holy crap..it is less than a month. :tup:

I know I have been checking berry patches, just as I drive or walk here and there.....its gonna be an awesome year I think......cant wait to post some more calling stories!
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Post by: oldcamper on July 03, 2012, 06:21:21 PM: :'( :'( Still out of the area with the military. Was hopeing to make it back before the 1st, but don't think that will happen. Oh well save me one D Rock. :chuckle:
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Post by: longrangekiller on July 03, 2012, 06:45:27 PM: U guys got my blood pumping can't wait till season opens its gonna be a good year I only got 2 weekends I can go until deer starts so it's gonna be a quick one for me!
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Post by: swalker on July 03, 2012, 07:35:59 PM: hopfully we get some sun or the berrys will be poor. I hope the black berrys are ripe before elk season. It sucks when the prime berry season is durring elk season.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 04, 2012, 09:27:08 AM: Quote from: swalker on July 03, 2012, 07:35:59 PM
hopfully we get some sun or the berrys will be poor. I hope the black berrys are ripe before elk season. It sucks when the prime berry season is durring elk season.
I hope we get some sun also.
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Post by: xXLojackXx on July 04, 2012, 09:30:46 AM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 04, 2012, 09:27:08 AM
Quote from: swalker on July 03, 2012, 07:35:59 PM
hopfully we get some sun or the berrys will be poor. I hope the black berrys are ripe before elk season. It sucks when the prime berry season is durring elk season.
I hope we get some sun also.

I noticed the wild strawberries are coming in nicely where ive been scouting. Im hoping my bear will taste like strawberry jam :chuckle:
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Post by: oldcamper on July 04, 2012, 05:45:39 PM: The stars alligning isn't all we need :yike: :yike:
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Post by: Ripper on July 05, 2012, 03:14:21 PM: The sun gods have answered our prayers! Supposed to be sunny for the next 9 day's anyway. I wish this ankle would heal enough for me to get out and scout. This really sucks!
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Post by: h20hunter on July 05, 2012, 03:52:50 PM: Don't need an ankle to drive a boat and pull pots!
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Post by: Ripper on July 05, 2012, 05:44:32 PM: Nope! That's what I have FC and my 13 y.o for! :chuckle: Actually I can drive it just fine, It's getting in and out that hurts a little.
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Post by: earlmarne on July 05, 2012, 05:55:11 PM: man im excited as all hell about bear season.it will not only b my first bear but my first archery hunt.im fixin on gettin dropped off up in pend orielle cnty for a week right in the start.i think i know where some good ones are.i just have no idea how to keep the meat good in this heat.any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 06, 2012, 07:04:02 AM: Thinking about taking a walk Sunday to check out a few spots. Still not sure if im taking opening day off or just hunting after work.
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Post by: xXLojackXx on July 06, 2012, 12:51:35 PM: I'm taking the first 3 days plus the weekend. Then if need be, it'll just be weekend hunting for me.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 06, 2012, 12:53:46 PM: I seem to see more bears in the evening hours anyway so i think ill just stick to hunting after work.
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on July 07, 2012, 12:21:44 AM: Took the gf and 2yr old out for a drive tonight and seen the first bear of the year :IBCOOL: would have been an easy pack and even easier shot
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 07, 2012, 06:53:19 AM: 24 days.
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Post by: oldcamper on July 09, 2012, 06:05:15 PM: Getting closer, and I would agree with D-Rock; mostley see them in the evening.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 09, 2012, 06:54:53 PM: I seem to see more in the evenings but i do hunt way more in the evening
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Post by: johnnyaustin44 on July 09, 2012, 07:05:36 PM: Seen two yesterday and the first was at 130 in the afternoon. Next was around 730. Pretty happy to say the least.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 09, 2012, 07:20:33 PM: My buddy was driving home yesterday and said a bear was hit by a car between rockport and darington.
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Post by: Ripper on July 09, 2012, 07:26:42 PM: My surgeon called and left me a message today about my ankle. The MRI showed very little bone damage, but extensive tissue damage. They will probably have to reattach some ligaments and tendons. I go in next week to discuss my options. My season may be over before it starts. That really sucks!
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 09, 2012, 07:28:57 PM: We can have h20hunter piggy back you in :dunno:
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Post by: h20hunter on July 09, 2012, 07:32:56 PM: I bet with a game cart we can get you back in a bit.
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Post by: snowshoes22 on July 09, 2012, 07:46:15 PM: My wife's birthday is the 1st of August so i'm screwed till she divorces me.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 09, 2012, 07:55:18 PM: Just go bear hunting it will happen soon enough.
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Post by: Ripper on July 09, 2012, 09:13:16 PM: OK, so if I let you guy's piggy back me in or cart me in, are you going to pack me and my bear out? Or leave me there and take my bear? :yike: I needs to know! :chuckle:
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Post by: longrangekiller on July 09, 2012, 09:53:52 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 09, 2012, 07:55:18 PM
Just go bear hunting it will happen soon enough.

i like your way of thinking :yeah:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 10, 2012, 08:20:36 AM: Quote from: Ripper on July 09, 2012, 09:13:16 PM
OK, so if I let you guy's piggy back me in or cart me in, are you going to pack me and my bear out? Or leave me there and take my bear? :yike: I needs to know! :chuckle:
the meat comes first but we'd come back for you in the morning.
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Post by: Ripper on July 10, 2012, 02:28:01 PM: You are too kind!
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 10, 2012, 02:30:34 PM: :tup:
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Post by: mrmoskillz on July 10, 2012, 02:40:05 PM: Moving into my new place on the 17th this month and the owner said there is a Huge bear that eats the fruit off our trees in the front yard. Cant wait to hunt my own yard lol He isnt a hunter so dont now how huge it really is he just said its the biggest he has seen and noone else hunts around there. There was a big 4x4 blacktail with a huge body in the yard, not sure I will shoot the deer untill I see how many are around.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 10, 2012, 03:03:15 PM: Sure be nice to stick a bear with a bow this year.
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Post by: jackmaster on July 10, 2012, 03:10:55 PM: hey D-ROCK425, if i remmber right your the fella that helped post the pics of my sons bear and deer, AKA, fatheads deer and fatheads bear.... well if ya are and time gets to be an issue pm me and ya can probably come crack the other black bear that is still roaming around the back yard somewhere, it will probably reach 350 to 400 pounds
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 10, 2012, 04:36:33 PM: I dont think im that guy but for the sake of the bear hunt yes yes i was.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 13, 2012, 07:00:25 AM: I get more and more excited everyday. :IBCOOL: hmm where to hunt opening day :dunno:
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Post by: Wildsau on July 13, 2012, 09:59:53 AM: My trigger finger is itchin' somthin' fearce. I will be in NE WA opening weekend but I am taking my bow just in case. After that, I will be all over Ft Lewis.

I will have to check on it, but, the way I see it, with Archery, I can hunt for bear no matter what the other season is, as long as I use my bow and don't get stupid and drop the wrong animal. That means I can hunt from 1 Aug straight through to 15 Nov, or until I fill, at least, one bear tag. I'm PUMPED!!!!!!!! :drool: :drool:
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Post by: snowshoes22 on July 13, 2012, 10:01:16 AM: Man i wish the NE and the SE would open in August. My buddy has a cinnamon at his place up north and there is a blonde on my inlaws ground down south. I have a problem waiting for september and usually settle on a black in august on the east slope.
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Post by: bearmanric on July 13, 2012, 10:04:13 AM: I'm pumped thinking of by cle elum again got to look to see if it is a eastside bear area. Hunting later colville. So know were the bears are on the coast or Randle to trout lake. Will be calling only built a bunch of calls this year so i can hunt more. Going to use elk calls a bunch and my Closed reed for Raspy distress. Put a new scope on my Browning stainless stalker 270 short magnum. It is a nikon monarch 2.5 x 10 x 42 wich i use for calling on my 22-250. Very excited this is what i live for calling predators. Rick
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Post by: YJ Guide Service on July 13, 2012, 05:23:59 PM: Heres a couple pics I got off my cameras today.
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Post by: oldcamper on July 13, 2012, 05:56:45 PM: Great pics but with the feeder there doesn't that mean you can't hunt that spot? :dunno:
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Post by: YJ Guide Service on July 13, 2012, 06:00:45 PM: Not bear hunting this spot anyways. This is our deer spot or was LOL darn bears wont leave it alone, I will have to raise it up off the ground now I guess...
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 13, 2012, 06:16:31 PM: Cool pics still.
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Post by: Goldeneye on July 13, 2012, 06:24:27 PM: Yes, Cool pic. :tup:

I was in the WDFW office at Mill Creek today and saw a mounted bear cub and a mountain lion cub also mounted up. I asked if someone really shot the little buggers and they said they were actually road kill that they had taxidermied for educational purposes. Cute when they are that small. Too bad they grow up to be fawn killers and worse...
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Post by: washelkhunter on July 13, 2012, 07:02:49 PM: Wow YJ! The brown one in the first pick is friggin HUGE! ill bet its close to a 7 square easy.
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Post by: YJ Guide Service on July 13, 2012, 07:17:23 PM: We dont hunt them so not much into the bear thing. This is the first time we've had them around the farm at all and have seen 5 of them lately...
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Post by: oldcamper on July 14, 2012, 06:15:53 PM: Yes love the pics.
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Post by: saylean on July 16, 2012, 10:34:51 PM: Went scouting today...saw sign up high and down low...looks pretty promising. Few more weeks gents.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 17, 2012, 07:00:07 AM: Quote from: saylean on July 16, 2012, 10:34:51 PM
Went scouting today...saw sign up high and down low...looks pretty promising. Few more weeks gents.
im counting the days haven't been able to do any scouting yet been working to many 12 &13 hour days at work. Hopefully we should be done with this crazy rush by the 1st.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 17, 2012, 11:11:24 AM: 14 days.
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Post by: DoubleJ on July 17, 2012, 11:32:25 AM: Going in blind myself. Gonna find a clear cut up north of the Skokomish and squeal on my fawn in distress and see where that gets me.
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Post by: bankwalker on July 17, 2012, 02:42:46 PM: Quote from: DoubleJ on July 17, 2012, 11:32:25 AM
Going in blind myself. Gonna find a clear cut up north of the Skokomish and squeal on my fawn in distress and see where that gets me.

I found a good spot yesterday for you to do that.
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Post by: Ripper on July 17, 2012, 02:52:21 PM: Since my ankle still wont allow me to get out and hike, I'm thinking of going over by Winthrop. I just read about a guy that shoots bears right off his porch! He supplies all you can eat donuts too, how cool is that? :chuckle:
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Post by: DoubleJ on July 17, 2012, 02:55:28 PM: Quote from: bankwalker on July 17, 2012, 02:42:46 PM
Quote from: DoubleJ on July 17, 2012, 11:32:25 AM
Going in blind myself. Gonna find a clear cut up north of the Skokomish and squeal on my fawn in distress and see where that gets me.

I found a good spot yesterday for you to do that.
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Quote from: DoubleJ on July 17, 2012, 11:32:25 AM
Going in blind myself. Gonna find a clear cut up north of the Skokomish and squeal on my fawn in distress and see where that gets me.

I found a good spot yesterday for you to do that.

If you're inviting, I'm on my way! I still have your phone number, if it hasn't changed
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 17, 2012, 02:57:40 PM: Quote from: Ripper on July 17, 2012, 02:52:21 PM
Since my ankle still wont allow me to get out and hike, I'm thinking of going over by Winthrop. I just read about a guy that shoots bears right off his porch! He supplies all you can eat donuts too, how cool is that? :chuckle:
:bdid:
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Post by: h20hunter on July 17, 2012, 03:00:20 PM: I'm in. I love doughnuts.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 17, 2012, 03:02:25 PM: :bdid:
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Post by: Kola16 on July 17, 2012, 03:49:22 PM: :drool: :drool: :drool: Doughnuts :drool:
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Post by: bankwalker on July 17, 2012, 04:23:27 PM: Quote from: Kola16 on July 17, 2012, 03:49:22 PM
:drool: :drool: :drool: Doughnuts :drool:

Save some for me! I'll drive
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Post by: Goldeneye on July 17, 2012, 04:34:46 PM: Look at it this way D-Rock. At least the doughnuts over by Winthrop will keep them away from C-Post.
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Post by: mfswallace on July 17, 2012, 04:40:11 PM: Found her again this morning. If she did'nt have twins with her I could find her first light opening day and be done. Oh well it's not just about the kill it's about the time in the woods and the thrill of the stalk!!! Here's to hoping the boars around, Good Luck Everyone!!!
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Post by: Whitpirate on July 17, 2012, 04:45:01 PM: I'll be up in the Hancock Snoqualmie over the next two weeks looking for likely spots. Happy to make room in the Sub for any other permit holders (I wish it was a vehicle permit like the old days). First year in the Hancock so if anyone feels like giving me a good idea I'd appreciate it. I figure to head up the mainline and then work down finding berry patches in 3-4 year old reprod if I can until I hit Index.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 17, 2012, 04:46:28 PM: I guess you are right goldeneye.
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Post by: bankwalker on July 17, 2012, 05:07:06 PM: Quote from: Whitpirate on July 17, 2012, 04:45:01 PM
I'll be up in the Hancock Snoqualmie over the next two weeks looking for likely spots. Happy to make room in the Sub for any other permit holders (I wish it was a vehicle permit like the old days). First year in the Hancock so if anyone feels like giving me a good idea I'd appreciate it. I figure to head up the mainline and then work down finding berry patches in 3-4 year old reprod if I can until I hit Index.

That's a easy one. Just go sit at lake fury and watch the far bank. I can't count how many times I've been fishing and had bear come down to the lake.
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Post by: oldcamper on July 17, 2012, 06:18:11 PM: I used to see them all over winthrop, but haven't hunted there in years. But I love doughnuts. :chuckle:
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Post by: Ripper on July 17, 2012, 08:40:48 PM: I just came from my Dr visit about my ankle and he say's we're not going to do surgery. Now it's time for me to start rehabbing. Physical therapy will start next week. So it looks like the beginning of the season I may be able to get out and at least walk a little bit. Who Knows, maybe by September I'll be good to go! Doc seems to think I wont be 100% for 5 or 6 months though. I'll be happy with 50-60% for hunting season. Can anyone tell me where I might find a bear on a nice flat 100 yard trail? :dunno: Oh yea, will you drag it out for me too? :chuckle:
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Post by: bearmanric on July 17, 2012, 08:42:07 PM: Look's like i'll hunt the coast. Thought about north cascades but got lost at cpost i was scared. Going to only call for bear's with my call's and my Foxpro when i get tired. Thought about inviting a couple people to camp. Going to scout in a couple day's. Already know were they hang out. Cant wait getting close. Rick
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Post by: swalker on July 17, 2012, 10:42:20 PM: Honey hole has been geting to much pressure the past 4 or 5 years. Going to go to my back up spot. seen a couple in there last year.
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Post by: Kola16 on July 18, 2012, 12:17:53 AM: Quote from: Ripper on July 17, 2012, 08:40:48 PM
I just came from my Dr visit about my ankle and he say's we're not going to do surgery. Now it's time for me to start rehabbing. Physical therapy will start next week. So it looks like the beginning of the season I may be able to get out and at least walk a little bit. Who Knows, maybe by September I'll be good to go! Doc seems to think I wont be 100% for 5 or 6 months though. I'll be happy with 50-60% for hunting season. Can anyone tell me where I might find a bear on a nice flat 100 yard trail? :dunno: Oh yea, will you drag it out for me too? :chuckle:

Throw some doughnuts out, let the bears come to you :chuckle:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 18, 2012, 07:01:20 AM: Quote from: swalker on July 17, 2012, 10:42:20 PM
Honey hole has been geting to much pressure the past 4 or 5 years. Going to go to my back up spot. seen a couple in there last year.
yeah from guys like me. :chuckle:
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Post by: Ripper on July 18, 2012, 01:42:44 PM: Last year my honey hole was full of vinegar. I hope it's sweetened back up this year! :chuckle:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 18, 2012, 02:01:13 PM: Its a long walk back to what would be my honey hole. If i could only find a way to cross the river and hike up from the bottom.
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Post by: Ripper on July 18, 2012, 02:39:53 PM: I think it's absolutely ridiculous to have much land gated so no one can use it D-Rock. It's 10 miles from the gate to where I saw a ton of sign in the spring. There aren't many people who can or would hike in 10 miles and pack out a bear.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 18, 2012, 02:43:33 PM: I know h20hunter is going to be tiered by the time he's done giving you a piggy back ride all the way back there.
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Post by: Goldeneye on July 18, 2012, 02:49:08 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 18, 2012, 02:43:33 PM
I know h20hunter is going to be tiered by the time he's done giving you a piggy back ride all the way back there.

Bring extra Doughnuts so he can carb up!
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Post by: h20hunter on July 18, 2012, 03:07:17 PM: Mmmmmmmmmmm........doughnuts..........
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Post by: PlateauNDN on July 18, 2012, 03:14:48 PM: Donuts and a couch will do the trick. If you leave it they will come. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: h20hunter on July 18, 2012, 03:36:53 PM: thats awesome...........my twisted mind thinks....."ok....sneak behind the old fridge and you can go for a straight on chest shot......he'll tip right over and be DRT....
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Post by: oldcamper on July 18, 2012, 03:56:13 PM: truly awsome photo. LMAO :chuckle:
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Post by: Ripper on July 18, 2012, 06:06:20 PM: That is an awesome pic :tup: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: Cap.Silver on July 18, 2012, 06:44:49 PM: Where did you got that picture ? :tup: you too were at Winthrop at the guys cabin PlateuNDN? :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 20, 2012, 10:11:08 AM: Who's helping me pack my bear out opening day?
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Post by: Goldeneye on July 20, 2012, 01:54:58 PM: Do you have doughnuts?
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Post by: h20hunter on July 20, 2012, 02:08:35 PM: Shoot another little collared one out of a tree again and you'll be just fine.

Maybe a poll on who gets the first? I do believe it was you last year.
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Post by: jackmaster on July 20, 2012, 02:22:24 PM: Drock, that big ole bear was rippn a log up in the backyard yesterday, hey is it illegal to bait on ones own property? are the private timber companies allowed to do it?
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Post by: mfswallace on July 20, 2012, 03:22:53 PM: Quote from: PlateauNDN on July 18, 2012, 03:14:48 PM
Donuts and a couch will do the trick. If you leave it they will come. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Think he's watching the outdoor channel trying to figure out how to avoid us??? :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: bearmanric on July 20, 2012, 06:12:42 PM: Was at Cabelas today. Got some under armer camo shirts sweet new Holster for the 44. I asked the if it was the manager that got busted baiting was a employee. Getting closer. Going out to the shop and make a bunch of elk and bear calls next few days. Rick
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 21, 2012, 08:39:39 AM: I was the first to post with a dead bear last year 2nd day of the season. No boo boo bears this year for me so it might take a day or two longer.
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Post by: oldcamper on July 21, 2012, 03:49:27 PM: :bdid: That will only run your cost up. :bdid:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 23, 2012, 01:53:05 PM: Just over a week to go.
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Post by: h20hunter on July 23, 2012, 01:56:19 PM: Might go sit on the rock that first evening. Don't think they logged that far back.
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Post by: Nape.257 on July 23, 2012, 02:11:33 PM: Going to hunt bears for the first time this year and was wondering if you ware orange wile hunting or not.
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Post by: h20hunter on July 23, 2012, 02:14:59 PM: Nope....I do keep an orange vest in my pack. That way, if I'm dealing with a downed critter I can add some color and try not to get shot if I'm dragging him out of the brush.
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Post by: Nape.257 on July 23, 2012, 02:24:31 PM: That was my plan to thanks.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 23, 2012, 02:24:32 PM: Quote from: Nape.257 on July 23, 2012, 02:11:33 PM
Going to hunt bears for the first time this year and was wondering if you ware orange wile hunting or not.
not required to ive seen people that do.
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Post by: swalker on July 23, 2012, 04:47:20 PM: Went to Plantatian yesterday got both rifles ready to go. The new scope on the 06 is great. Can't wait untill next wednesday.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 23, 2012, 04:50:13 PM: Quote from: swalker on July 23, 2012, 04:47:20 PM
Went to Plantatian yesterday got both rifles ready to go. The new scope on the 06 is great. Can't wait untill next wednesday.
are you taking wednesday off from work?
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Post by: Goldeneye on July 23, 2012, 06:37:57 PM: This appears to be another picture From that cabin in Winthrop. Seems to be patiently waiting for the doughnuts like the other bear on the couch.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 24, 2012, 06:21:29 AM: :mgun: :mgun: :mgun: :mgun:
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Post by: Ripper on July 24, 2012, 02:41:49 PM: Love that pic, I've seen it before. 8 more day's boy's, 8 more day's.
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Post by: hoyt5199 on July 24, 2012, 02:55:11 PM: YUP 8 more days, lets get r done!!
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Post by: swalker on July 24, 2012, 09:08:17 PM: yes DRock I am planning to take wednesday off and hunt noth of town. I go in about 6 miles. One of the guys at the club said his neibor seen 3 cats up there a couple of weeks ago.
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Post by: saylean on July 24, 2012, 09:52:36 PM: Getting closer.... :tup:
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Post by: PlateauNDN on July 25, 2012, 10:17:08 AM: Good luck everybody and I hope you're all ready for there new tactics on concealment? :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 25, 2012, 11:44:33 AM: It's a beer
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Post by: saylean on July 25, 2012, 09:07:03 PM: You now have 7 days, to reach minimum safe distance....(for my Alien series nerdlings...)

Living like a bear right now....blue berries and ice cream. :tup:

Like the "beer" pic. :chuckle:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 26, 2012, 06:14:41 AM: To take Wednesday day off or not to take Wednesday off.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 27, 2012, 07:49:58 AM: I took it off couldn't help myself. C'mon Wednesday.
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Post by: DoubleJ on July 27, 2012, 07:59:17 AM: If I waterproof my boots with bacon grease, is that a bad thing?
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 27, 2012, 08:00:12 AM: I dont think so.
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 27, 2012, 08:04:46 AM: Quote from: DoubleJ on July 27, 2012, 07:59:17 AM
If I waterproof my boots with bacon grease, is that a bad thing?
Maybe put a couple jelly filled donuts in your back pocket ..that never hurts :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: CementFinisher on July 27, 2012, 08:52:19 AM: Thinking its going to be to warm. Bears spoil to fast. C'mon northerly winds!
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Post by: rasbo on July 27, 2012, 09:15:46 AM: I find a bologna thong and bacon earrings well on these hot days bear hunting..I also find devils clubs are bad juju with this outfit on...I report you decide :chuckle:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 27, 2012, 09:23:19 AM: :yike:
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Post by: furiouzgeorge on July 30, 2012, 05:46:40 AM: 2 days....
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Post by: windygorge on July 30, 2012, 06:04:28 AM: whos going to be calling on opening day??
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 30, 2012, 07:28:09 AM: Quote from: windygorge on July 30, 2012, 06:04:28 AM
whos going to be calling on opening day??
I'll be calling someone for help packing one out.
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Post by: bearmanric on July 30, 2012, 07:51:59 AM: I will be calling. Leaving this afternoon. Finely here Rick
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 30, 2012, 10:55:35 AM: Is it Wednesday yet.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on July 30, 2012, 10:57:07 AM: Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on July 27, 2012, 08:04:46 AM
Quote from: DoubleJ on July 27, 2012, 07:59:17 AM
If I waterproof my boots with bacon grease, is that a bad thing?
Maybe put a couple jelly filled donuts in your back pocket ..that never hurts :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:

He's going after bears not cops! :chuckle:
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Post by: DoubleJ on July 30, 2012, 11:39:56 AM: I'll be calling. Don't know where the berry patches are.
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Post by: furiouzgeorge on July 30, 2012, 04:56:43 PM: Blackberry patches in my area aren't ready yet so I'll start the season out calling.
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Post by: PlateauNDN on July 30, 2012, 04:58:27 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 30, 2012, 10:57:07 AM
Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on July 27, 2012, 08:04:46 AM
Quote from: DoubleJ on July 27, 2012, 07:59:17 AM
If I waterproof my boots with bacon grease, is that a bad thing?
Maybe put a couple jelly filled donuts in your back pocket ..that never hurts :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:

He's going after bears not cops! :chuckle:

:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: buglebuster on July 30, 2012, 05:10:24 PM: if i go out i will be calling, dont know about posting pics of opening day success, people will probably try to say you were baiting.
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Post by: johnnyaustin44 on July 30, 2012, 05:15:05 PM: People can talk all they want. Big deal. hard for some too swallow that you actually put some time in and found some bears. there problem not mine.
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Post by: sled on July 30, 2012, 05:45:55 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 30, 2012, 07:28:09 AM
Quote from: windygorge on July 30, 2012, 06:04:28 AM
whos going to be calling on opening day??
I'll be calling someone for help packing one out.
i should be around if you need help.
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Post by: saylean on July 30, 2012, 08:47:05 PM: I wiill call as soon as I can....probably Friday-ish...

:tup:
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Post by: runamuk on July 31, 2012, 09:39:04 AM: hi ho hi ho off to find bears I go :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: well starting thursday'ish :)

doggone it I wonder what I have to wear its bloody warm out there, not sure hunting in shorts is a good way to go...... and out of curiosity if my cupcake were to be showing could that be construed as baiting :dunno: :chuckle:
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Post by: h20hunter on July 31, 2012, 09:40:53 AM: I know one critter that would be lured in.
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Post by: PlateauNDN on July 31, 2012, 09:42:32 AM: :yeah: X's 2 I know they make 2 piece string bikinis in camo because I bought the wife a pair long time ago. That might work... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2012, 12:12:26 PM: I hope somebody's skinning bear by this time tomorrow. When i said somebody i mostly meant me but good luck to the rest of you.
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Post by: Goldeneye on July 31, 2012, 12:17:37 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2012, 12:12:26 PM
I hope somebody's skinning bear by this time tomorrow. When i said somebody i mostly meant me but good luck to the rest of you.

What's you goal on a bear this year? Going to be a little selective?
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2012, 12:22:17 PM: That's the plan as of right now. I think ive got enough under my belt now to where i can be a little more selective.
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Post by: h20hunter on July 31, 2012, 12:23:44 PM: Yeah.....right. You are a triggy happy baby bear blasting killer!

And yes....I'm just a bit jealous. I feel good about this year.
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Post by: buglebuster on July 31, 2012, 12:35:11 PM: I've never killed one either but I feel good about this year, an area i found is just being ripped to shreds by bear. all the fallen trees and stumps are torn to pieces!

i bought a bear cub distress sound for the call, will that only attract sows with cubs? what other sounds to try? its a johnny stewart preymaster.
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Post by: mrmoskillz on July 31, 2012, 12:35:30 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2012, 12:12:26 PM
I hope somebody's skinning bear by this time tomorrow. When i said somebody i mostly meant me but good luck to the rest of you.

I hope there is some pics up by this time tmro! :mgun: :cue: My season dont start till the 15th so I guess I'll just have to :drool: :drool: :drool: over your pics till then
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2012, 12:41:36 PM: If i give one a dirt nap in the morning ill send pics to h20hunter via text and he'll have to post them for me.
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Post by: NW-GSP on July 31, 2012, 12:52:06 PM: Im prob heading to a spot that I had seen bear sighn a few years ago, Its on a northern slope so not sure how good it will be, maybe I will bring my calls and try them out, should I use cub distress? :dunno:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2012, 01:57:20 PM: I haven't scouted my bear spot since spring time but i know where they will be.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on July 31, 2012, 02:02:21 PM: Find the berries, find the bear.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2012, 02:04:52 PM: Yep. That's the plan.
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Post by: Ripper on July 31, 2012, 02:34:24 PM: About 15 hours to go. I don't know if I'll make it out tomorrow, but I should be able to get out Thursday morn. I found a spot this spring that is only about a quarter mile walk. I don't know if my ankle is up to it, but I'm going to try. I think I'll walk in and blow on my fawn in distress call for a while. See what happens. Good luck everyone.
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Post by: whackmaster on July 31, 2012, 02:38:15 PM: cub distress should work just fine plan on calling for awhile dont give up :tup:
good luck to all i am going for my 2nd bear of the season :IBCOOL:
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Post by: furiouzgeorge on July 31, 2012, 06:05:21 PM: Taking friday off to get out there 'early.' But I don't think I can resist a slow, quiet walk in the woods Wednesday night though.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2012, 07:13:58 PM: who's ready for the morning?
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Post by: runamuk on July 31, 2012, 07:23:23 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2012, 07:13:58 PM
who's ready for the morning?

I wish but looks like thursday or so :P who knows maybe I will wake up at the butt crack of dawn and be like screw it I am gonna go see if I can call in a bear :dunno: really hard to say us blondes can be flightly like that.....

after all I have my gun in my possession not at some cop shop so it changes things I can decide on a whim :IBCOOL: and the truck of mine and my gun both just told me they want to get bloody.....who's gonna argue with them they can beat me up :chuckle: :chuckle: :tung:
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Post by: saylean on July 31, 2012, 07:47:27 PM: Bought new hunting boots yesterday, as well as a new leather holster for a single action 6 shooter colt .45...gonna try to use that on bear a few days this season.

Good luck all. Be sure of your targets and whats beyond. Be safe, have fun!
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2012, 08:18:31 PM: Quote from: saylean on July 31, 2012, 07:47:27 PM
Bought new hunting boots yesterday, as well as a new leather holster for a single action 6 shooter colt .45...gonna try to use that on bear a few days this season.

Good luck all. Be sure of your targets and whats beyond. Be safe, have fun!
for sure we don't need anymore incidents like years past. i'm all packed and ready hiking in at 0 dark thirty going to be on top at first light.
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Post by: DoubleJ on July 31, 2012, 08:32:52 PM: D-rock, put a bullet in one for me.

I'll mail you my tag :chuckle:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2012, 08:34:51 PM: i'm done helping people kill bears this seasons all about ME! :sry: THATS A :bdid: ANYWAY
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Post by: swalker on July 31, 2012, 09:11:38 PM: Good luck Drock. John and I are going up scotty road in the morning. there's a good spot about 3 miles in. I'm not in a big hurry to fill my tag so early in the season. so i will wait for a dandy bear.
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Post by: DoubleJ on July 31, 2012, 09:13:49 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2012, 08:34:51 PM
i'm done helping people kill bears this seasons all about ME! :sry: THATS A :bdid: ANYWAY

Well, at least stick a big one.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2012, 09:14:59 PM: scotty rd thats out by darrington right :tup: :chuckle:
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Post by: Ripper on July 31, 2012, 10:20:58 PM: Scotty Road! That's where I'm going! :yike:
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Post by: DoubleJ on July 31, 2012, 10:26:36 PM: Scotty Rd. is the new C-Post
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Post by: D-Rock425 on August 01, 2012, 03:47:00 AM: I'm not sure what you guys are talking about ive never heard of this Scotty rd. Anyways we are only hours away im parked at my gate and ready to sneak on in. Leaving the vehicle at 4am sharp good luck today.
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 01, 2012, 04:00:30 AM: now I am awake I will see ya there :chuckle: Good luck out there ! :tup:
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Post by: NW-GSP on August 01, 2012, 05:41:39 AM: Almost to my hunting spot. Hiking in with a buddy.Good luck guys
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Post by: Ripper on August 01, 2012, 04:27:18 PM: I'm jealous, I woke up with real achy ankles today. No way I could walk/hike anywhere. I'll try tomorrow. Good luck and I hope to see some pic's soon.
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Post by: FC on August 01, 2012, 04:54:49 PM: Quote from: Ripper on August 01, 2012, 04:27:18 PM
I'm jealous, I woke up with real achy ankles today. No way I could walk/hike anywhere. I'll try tomorrow. Good luck and I hope to see some pic's soon.

Air up the tire on your wheelbarrow, we are getting out on Monday!
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Post by: snowshoes22 on August 02, 2012, 03:24:56 PM: Leaving Friday to hunt the weekend. Can't wait to get to my spot. Now i just have to pick which gun or guns are going with me. Thats always the hardest part for me.
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Post by: furiouzgeorge on August 07, 2012, 09:09:59 PM: Also going up Friday evening to hunt the weekend. Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!