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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: NW-GSP on August 15, 2012, 10:45:53 AM

Title: Problem bear in leaven worth are. I was asked to take it
Post by: NW-GSP on August 15, 2012, 10:45:53 AM: A friend of a friend has had a bear hanging out in her yard for the last week. Said that wdfw said to either leave it alone or have a hunter take it so I might be going after it if she can give me a good idea when and how often it shows up
Title: Re: Problem bear in leaven worth are. I was asked to take it
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 10:48:59 AM: Sounds like a good reason to ask for a baiting permit.
Title: Re: Problem bear in leaven worth are. I was asked to take it
Post by: NW-GSP on August 15, 2012, 10:56:37 AM: I've heard somewhere that pink flamingoes are like a playground for bears :chuckle:.
I might have to look into the permit. I will have to find more info about what the land around her place is like as in a residential area. I will bring my bow and rifle if I go.
Title: Re: Problem bear in leaven worth are. I was asked to take it
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 10:59:22 AM: Give them a try. I don't know anything about what it takes but I agree.....learn about the area....what are the hunting limitations, neighbors, kids, that kind of thing. I would think that if you are trying to remove a problem bear that a permit could be given for a bait site. Hopefully it is the only bear in the area and that wouldn't simply make the problem worse by drawing more in. Also, bait would be hopefully give you a bit more time to make a perfect shot to reduce the chance of wounding the bear and having it running around. Worth looking into. Of course you could simply put out 25 bird feeders and take up a new hobby.
Title: Re: Problem bear in leaven worth are. I was asked to take it
Post by: MatthewHunter98 on August 15, 2012, 01:45:24 PM: yeah defiantly try to get a visual image, good luck!!!
Title: Re: Problem bear in leaven worth are. I was asked to take it
Post by: NW-GSP on August 15, 2012, 02:55:24 PM: just found out that its a firearm restricted area, going to have to break out the bow :tup:
good thing I have been practicing. might need to bring a buddy for backup and my 10mm if the shtf
Title: Re: Problem bear in leaven worth are. I was asked to take it
Post by: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 02:58:36 PM: 20 gauge? I have a single shot H&R with some nasty nasty slugs.....Winchester Dual Bonds...........
Title: Re: Problem bear in leaven worth are. I was asked to take it
Post by: NW-GSP on August 15, 2012, 05:15:00 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on August 15, 2012, 02:58:36 PM
20 gauge? I have a single shot H&R with some nasty nasty slugs.....Winchester Dual Bonds...........

that sounds like that would work awesome, Im waiting to hear from the lady for more info, I will keep you updated and maybe we can take care of it
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Post by: Kowsrule30 on August 16, 2012, 04:34:56 PM: Or a ML....
Title: Re: Problem bear in leaven worth are. I was asked to take it
Post by: Ripper on August 16, 2012, 08:40:48 PM: I have a TC Encore Pro hunter 12 ga. I shot a buffalo with it so I know I can kill that bear with it.
Title: Re: Problem bear in leaven worth are. I was asked to take it
Post by: eburg127 on August 16, 2012, 08:47:37 PM: Crossbow!
Title: Re: Problem bear in leaven worth are. I was asked to take it
Post by: Goldeneye on August 16, 2012, 08:54:13 PM: If it's in a residential area I would suggest the 12 gauge with slugs. I killed one with that combo in reprod once. It hit the ground in the fetal position and never moved. Dead. If it's in tight quarters you want to hit him with something that will hammer him in his tracks. A twelve gauge meets a firearms restriction requirement. Do not need an animal crippling off to someone else's yard. If you have more room than that you have more options.