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Title: Beautiful Blonde bear PICS & VID
Post by: Bearhunter on September 08, 2008, 12:29:08 PM: Well I finally got the perfect colored bear that Ive been looking for to do a full body mount on. We spotted her about 2000 yards out and could tell right away that this was a bear we wanted to take. She looked like a silver back grizz while out sunning in the morning glow. She was up in the rocks looking for insects and eating grass. Well about about an hour and 1200 ft elevation gain we were closeing in on her. The wind was bad so the stock was nerve racking. Finally we got to our determend shooting point peak over the edge and there she was still feeding in the same spot we had seen her at previously. We took a few minutes to set the camera up on the steep hillside and settle in for the shot and let her have it. I took a high shoulder shot and that were the bullet landed and a flying she went. Follow up with a quick finishing shot and the work began. After quartering her and packing her down the rocky, blueberry shale ridding mountain side I had two new blisters on each of my feet and some sore quads. My hunting partner thankfully helped me out and hauled the pack up the last 1/4 mile haul and we were down. The bear has the most beautiful blonde mane down her back, red feet and head a truly amazing looking black bear. The pictures turned out great, just waiting to get the camera from my hunting partner then Ill post them. But in the mean time heres the kill footage, pictures to follow. Looks like Im done bearhunting for the year now, with both tags filled on two great bears. Enjoy
Bearhunter

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Title: Re: Beautiful Blonde bear down
Post by: Bearhunter on September 08, 2008, 12:31:26 PM: Can someone embed the video in the post for me? Thanks Im not sure how?
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Post by: tlbradford on September 08, 2008, 12:39:34 PM: Very nice bear. Congrats.
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Post by: NW-Eric on September 08, 2008, 12:45:53 PM: nice going, thats a good looking bear!!!
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Post by: Craig on September 08, 2008, 12:49:14 PM: Nice video. She sure was munching away on that grass. Will be waiting for pictures.
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Post by: Ray on September 08, 2008, 01:11:10 PM: Love that video and the bear is great looking. I like hearing the marmots sound off. Well done.
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Post by: jkononen on September 08, 2008, 01:21:35 PM: that was an awesome video! when you said flying, i wasn't sure what you meant, now i sure do. i have to watch it again. great job. can't wait for the pictures.
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Post by: MuleySniper on September 08, 2008, 01:29:40 PM: :yeah:
That video was pretty cool. Congrats!!
MS
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Post by: pendoreilleadventures on September 08, 2008, 02:17:27 PM: sweet video!!!! real nice bear well done! :)
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Post by: MichaelJ on September 08, 2008, 03:23:15 PM: SWEET man congrats! That's some GORGEOUS country you were in! Looks like great deer country!

Michael
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Post by: hunterbuilder on September 08, 2008, 03:37:27 PM: That is a cool video! Nice shot on a nice bear. Congrats bearhunter.
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Post by: billythekidrock on September 08, 2008, 04:03:50 PM: Video no longer available? :dunno:
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Post by: catwithboost on September 08, 2008, 04:09:05 PM: It just worked for me :)
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Post by: Diehard0123 on September 08, 2008, 04:10:23 PM: Awesome vid. Great footage of a beautiful bear.
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Post by: Wea300mag on September 08, 2008, 05:52:01 PM: You definitely chose the correct screen name, nice video and bear. I think you have mentioned it before but what video camera are you using?
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Post by: Red Dawg on September 08, 2008, 06:19:50 PM: sweeeeeeeeet :tup:
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Post by: ebusa on September 08, 2008, 07:14:53 PM: No vid! :bash:
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Post by: phishisgroovin on September 08, 2008, 07:26:20 PM: Nice one, that thing went ballistic there for a second.
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Post by: Machias on September 08, 2008, 07:42:15 PM: Very nice bear, can't wait to see the photos!
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Post by: Hunting Cowboy on September 08, 2008, 07:46:18 PM: Awesome footage and GREAT looking bear! Congrats. We enjoyed the video. Andrew is pumped to go bearhunting but tough for him to find time. Really glad you posted the vid.
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Post by: Bob Williams on September 08, 2008, 07:49:06 PM: That was amazing..Great shot and the camera footage was nicely done as well.

Congrats brother
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Post by: PST on September 08, 2008, 07:52:16 PM: Right on! Nice work, bearhunter!
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Post by: Blsum on September 08, 2008, 08:20:36 PM: Dude that was awesome. Great video. Can't wait to see the photo's
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Post by: Ridgerunner on September 08, 2008, 08:35:22 PM: Sweet video, it looks like both bears were killed in teh same spot. If so what a good spot.
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Post by: FOsteology on September 08, 2008, 08:37:14 PM: Congrats! Let's see a few photo's!
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Post by: ButcherBoy on September 08, 2008, 08:38:34 PM: Sweet color phase for sure. Nice to see someone that packs in. I'm finding it harder and harder to get ANYONE to hunt anymore. Thanks for posting the vid.

Tony
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Post by: Lincoln4 on September 08, 2008, 09:27:14 PM: INCREDIBLE video!
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Post by: Bscman on September 08, 2008, 09:32:23 PM: Nice bear and great area.

What make/model/color rig do you drive?
I'd like to know which truck I need to tailgate outta town to find that area... :P
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Post by: archery288 on September 08, 2008, 09:33:13 PM: Awesome footage James! Congrats man! Keep up the hard work!
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Post by: Bearhunter on September 08, 2008, 09:34:47 PM: I try to mix it up usually the the ford or the dodge or the chevy or Toyota :chuckle:
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Post by: T-ROY on September 09, 2008, 12:42:03 PM: way to go, got a still photo you can post, can get there from here.
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Post by: Abolt338 on September 09, 2008, 01:14:34 PM: Did you get the black one too?
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Post by: Bearhunter on September 09, 2008, 02:30:45 PM: Still waiting to get the camera with the pics, there worth the wait though.
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Post by: Rufous on September 09, 2008, 08:29:43 PM: That was waaayyy cool! Good job on the video and the shooting. Brian.
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Post by: RubblesPH on September 09, 2008, 09:01:45 PM: Awesome....great looking bear!

More pics please!
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Post by: Timber on September 09, 2008, 09:12:37 PM: Beautiful bear Bearhunter. Please solve the mystery for us. Is it a Grizzly bear or is it a Black bear?
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Post by: Jackjr on September 09, 2008, 09:19:50 PM: Sweet video :)
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Post by: Bearhunter on September 09, 2008, 09:43:05 PM: Thanks everyone. To answer Timbers question, I wish I was in canada hunting and it was a Grizzly but not the case. This is the bear Timber took pictures of and the question arose about wether it was a grizz or a blackie. The first 10 seconds or so it definetly looked like a grizz but it was soon obvious that it was only a blonde black bear which is pretty dang cool. I promise tommorrow evening there will be pictures, Im dieing myself to look at them other then on the camera.

Bearhunter
Title: Re: Beautiful Blonde bear down
Post by: Bearhunter on September 10, 2008, 08:56:56 PM: Heres a couple pictures for ya guys
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi107.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm292%2Fpetkmj%2F100_0920.jpg&hash=5ef834e87b4f044a910895c4d02a0c87cfb28c04)
What a beautiful meadow
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi107.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm292%2Fpetkmj%2F100_0914.jpg&hash=27af2cf7d24b4212ef8c1f5a3d7613a2e9368f16)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi107.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm292%2Fpetkmj%2F100_0921.jpg&hash=e18bac1154a07cdf9b8c6c1f09bfab1768c71419)
Just makes my feet hurt thinking about the pack out
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi107.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm292%2Fpetkmj%2F100_0936.jpg&hash=c377bad9b86bdb068a9eb15c6c60dd9ab40e136e)

Post some more later
Title: Re: Beautiful Blonde bear PICS & VID
Post by: Geno on September 10, 2008, 09:18:16 PM: Very Nice! Good job James!
Gene
Title: Re: Beautiful Blonde bear PICS & VID
Post by: Bearhunter on September 10, 2008, 09:21:17 PM: Heres a good one of the coloration
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi107.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm292%2Fpetkmj%2F100_0918-2.jpg&hash=55b88d660b6f98f281078fbf5a2df3d558b9481d)
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Post by: DeKuma on September 10, 2008, 09:22:01 PM: Wow! I mean, Wow! That is a gorgeous bear.
Cannot wait to see the completed mount!!!!

Congratulations!
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Post by: searchnfor on September 10, 2008, 09:33:55 PM: Congratulations Bearhunter! Awsome bear, I love the picture of the pack out looking back up the hill.
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Post by: archery288 on September 10, 2008, 09:47:10 PM: Nice work James! I can't wait to see what you come up with elk hunting this year! Good luck man!
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Post by: Buckoholic on September 10, 2008, 10:09:03 PM: Nice bear James!!!! Don't think a 400 lb black bear could top a blonde black bear. Nice work!!!!!!
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Post by: G.R.K on September 10, 2008, 10:12:19 PM: Nice color bear, Bore or Sow?What caliber rifle you shooting?
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Post by: FireMedic on September 10, 2008, 10:26:50 PM: Congrats! Nice bear, beautiful country!
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Post by: hard hunter on September 10, 2008, 11:40:48 PM: Beautiful Bear, love the video, pics and the story
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Post by: BONE COLLECTOR on September 11, 2008, 08:38:50 AM: BEST BEAR POST SO FAR, GREAT JOB
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Post by: clindsayrun on September 11, 2008, 08:39:42 AM: That was a great bear and a fine shot. Was that up around Baker?

Hey, did we have a class reunion this year?

Corey
Title: Re: Beautiful Blonde bear PICS & VID
Post by: Bearhunter on September 11, 2008, 09:41:39 AM: Heres one for archery288, sporting the Under Armour
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi107.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm292%2Fpetkmj%2F100_0929.jpg&hash=ae182ef29da189d4175becb48a471094896c10e9)
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Post by: Bearhunter on September 11, 2008, 09:42:48 AM: The pack
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi107.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm292%2Fpetkmj%2F100_0933.jpg&hash=05234691df2183ceebade2986e55a16ab0edc0cf)
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Post by: FishNFool on September 11, 2008, 03:05:09 PM: YOU Dog! Great job Bud!
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Post by: WildlifeAssassin on September 11, 2008, 04:24:04 PM: Thanks for putting that up, that was awesome.
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Post by: Caseyd on September 11, 2008, 04:31:32 PM: Great Job! Love the Vid.

Man he went nuts for awhile!!
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Post by: cohoho on September 11, 2008, 06:50:29 PM: Excellent bear, great story and video to go along....
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Post by: M_59 on September 11, 2008, 06:58:11 PM: Just wondering if you had any trouble with that hawg wanting to fall out of the pick-up on the way home? :)
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Post by: Wea300mag on September 11, 2008, 07:32:32 PM: Those pics rock James, the video is the closer though. Well done!!!
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Post by: Machias on September 11, 2008, 09:43:40 PM: Beautiful bear and you could not ask for a better location. I bet you lay down in bed at night, close your eys and see it all sooo vividly!! Awesome, thanks for sharing.
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Post by: backwoods_boy on September 12, 2008, 11:29:03 AM: very nice bear. i am going to my "spot" tomorrow to get mine i think hes pushing 250.
ill post if i get him
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Post by: saylean on September 13, 2008, 10:26:51 PM: Looks like a wonderful bear. Very cool and nice shot. Long hair on her. She is about the same color as my first bear. Nice country you were in.