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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: wt on August 03, 2012, 05:45:23 PM

Title: First Bear for me!
Post by: wt on August 03, 2012, 05:45:23 PM: It's a little sow, but after I watched it for about 20 minutes feeding on berries, I decided it would be a great first bear. I was planning on quartering my bear if I got one and I had to work the second half of the day so time constraints and ease of handling helped me to shoot. I got this bear at about 8:20am this morning with a broadside shot at about 30 yds that went through the top quarter of the heart and both lungs, My 12ga slug passed through, and the bear settled down not 10yds away. I reloaded for a follow up shot but after about 30 seconds of letting out steam it was over. I was in deep prayer and awe struck thanking God for his amazing creation and generosity. I quartered the animal up and packed it out on very steep terrain, that little bear felt a lot heavier than I thought it would! I have the quarters cooling in my shop fridge and am ready to learn something about processing and storing bear. Thanks to all the people who post with their experience and expertise on this site! It has tot me a lot!
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Post by: rasbo on August 03, 2012, 05:48:47 PM: congrats,nutting like the first one..Glad to hear you gave thanks also..
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Post by: wt on August 03, 2012, 05:54:43 PM: Thanks Rasbo!, I rarely feel closer than when I have taken an animal.
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on August 03, 2012, 05:54:55 PM: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: Now that's what I'm talking about!! :tup: :tup: Good eating there!
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Post by: rebal69972 on August 03, 2012, 05:59:15 PM: Congrats nice bear
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Post by: bearpaw on August 03, 2012, 06:00:54 PM: sweet.... :tup: :tup: :tup:
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on August 03, 2012, 06:05:09 PM: Congrats! Good looking Bear!
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Post by: hoytem on August 03, 2012, 06:21:43 PM: saaweet! :tup:
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Post by: Wea300mag on August 03, 2012, 06:23:00 PM: Congrats on your first bear wt :tup:
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 03, 2012, 06:27:19 PM: Have you pulled your heart out of your throat yet ? Nice going .
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Post by: singleshot12 on August 03, 2012, 06:30:06 PM: 12 ga singleshot too :tup: Good thing you were blessed with a close shot, I'd be very thankful too.
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Post by: suga on August 03, 2012, 06:39:29 PM: Awesome! Congrats on your first bear!
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 03, 2012, 06:47:17 PM: Congrats :IBCOOL:
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Post by: h20hunter on August 03, 2012, 06:56:05 PM: Nice job. I like the choice on the pics as well. Is that an H&R 20? I have one and some of the slugs would be some good bear medicine. Hook a brother up and give us the full story! Congratulations....sounds like a great first bear.
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 03, 2012, 07:02:46 PM: VERY NICE WT ... she has a decent coat on her too !! Best call that lady taxi on here , she will fix you up ! :tup:
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Post by: 3dsheetmetal on August 03, 2012, 07:22:49 PM: Congrats that will be one excellant eating bear :tup: :tup: :tup:
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Post by: BullMagnet76 on August 03, 2012, 07:27:31 PM: Very Nice Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!! :tup:
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Post by: Bigluke1981 on August 03, 2012, 07:30:32 PM: Great looking beat, congrats on your first!!
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Post by: Watimberghost on August 03, 2012, 08:39:59 PM: Never forget that first bear! Congrats
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Post by: BENCHLEG on August 03, 2012, 09:47:24 PM: congrats on your first bear. :tup: they are tasty when they r young breakfast sausage is the best. keep at it , thanks for sharing, j
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Post by: Echomules on August 03, 2012, 10:09:42 PM: Awesome! Congrats on your first and enjoy the vittles. :tup:
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Post by: KillBilly on August 03, 2012, 10:12:30 PM: Good Job WT, I hope there are many more in your future
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Post by: pips4bucks on August 03, 2012, 10:41:03 PM: Congrats! Dandy bear!
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Post by: atc250r18 on August 04, 2012, 01:28:38 AM: Nice, something you'll never forget!
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Post by: dongill on August 04, 2012, 08:35:58 AM: There's nothing better in the world than bear steaks. Well done!
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Post by: link on August 04, 2012, 09:10:16 AM: Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on August 03, 2012, 07:02:46 PM
VERY NICE WT ... she has a decent coat on her too !! Best call that lady taxi on here , she will fix you up ! :tup:

How good is she at sewing feet back on?! :chuckle: By the way, congratulations on your bear! Nice job.
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Post by: cedarriver on August 04, 2012, 09:57:46 AM: Congrats, on your first bear! Always good to here the story and to give thanks for your opportunity to spend time in the woods. Then the bonus of harvesting an animal. Nicely done.
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Post by: stickbuck on August 04, 2012, 10:51:01 AM: That's a great bear for your first. You will love the meat. I see nothing but tasty sausage in those pics. Congrats on an awesome close encounter and shot.
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Post by: turkey buster on August 04, 2012, 10:58:33 AM: great job congrats
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Post by: Kowsrule30 on August 04, 2012, 02:39:51 PM: Way to go!!!! :tup:
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Post by: ratherhunt on August 04, 2012, 04:14:00 PM: Great Bear Congratulations Nice Work
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Post by: CedarPants on August 04, 2012, 04:27:43 PM: Quote from: wt on August 03, 2012, 05:45:23 PM
I was in deep prayer and awe struck thanking God for his amazing creation and generosity.

Right on dude, words can't usually describe the "after the shot" feeling - but that's damn close.

Congrats. I'll be going after my first bear here soon when it opens up on the dry side.
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Post by: FSTaxidermy on August 04, 2012, 04:54:57 PM: Quote from: CedarPants on August 04, 2012, 04:27:43 PM
Quote from: wt on August 03, 2012, 05:45:23 PM
I was in deep prayer and awe struck thanking God for his amazing creation and generosity.

Congrats! great first bear, and great attitude :tup:
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Post by: whackmaster on August 04, 2012, 06:17:27 PM: good job :tup:
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Post by: Titan-1 on August 05, 2012, 05:38:38 PM: Congrats!!!
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Post by: windygorge on August 05, 2012, 05:42:11 PM: :tup:
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Post by: saylean on August 05, 2012, 09:45:23 PM: Excellent! Nice work and congrats! Bear huntin is thrilling.
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Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 06, 2012, 08:53:33 AM: First bear is always a trophy! Good job, thanks for sharing.

:tup:
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Post by: iRem on August 06, 2012, 01:02:37 PM: Well done, hope to get one this weekend!