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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: redi on June 05, 2013, 11:49:47 PM

Title: Gotta love Blondes
Post by: redi on June 05, 2013, 11:49:47 PM: Finally made it over to hunt bear with my 12 year old son on his spring permit. After a grueling all night trip we made a 30 minute hike to a good viewpoint. Fifteen minutes after settling in to glass I glanced behind us and spotted a beautiful blonde colored bear feeding up the slope. Whispering excitedly I got his attention and he scrambled to get set up. After chambering a round and setting the bipod he was ready. I ranged the bear at 165 yards and discussed its size with my buddy. We agreed the bear was around 125 pounds and not rubbed at all. Although early in our hunt this was an opportunity too good to pass. As the bear fed on ants it offered a perfect angle and my son made the shot count. After waiting about 15 minutes we followed the scant trail and were rewarded with a golden prize. After celebrating and sending cell pics home we packed the bear out and got some much needed rest. We took the hide to Charlie's Taxidermy to be mounted. When Charlie checked the age he determined it was an old sow with broken, stained and worn teeth that would measure over 5 feet. I would like to thank all of the friends and family who helped in so many ways. You know who you are.
I will post pictures when the site is fixed.(Pics posted thanks to Jackelope)
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Post by: PolarBear on June 05, 2013, 11:57:31 PM: Yeah, you need to get those pics up of that pretty bear! Congrats again to your son! Hopefully Charlene will do him right! ;) :chuckle:
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Post by: redi on June 06, 2013, 12:01:38 AM: Been trying but it wont let me post pics or pm.
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Post by: PolarBear on June 06, 2013, 12:08:30 AM: Yeah, seems to be happening a lot lately. Hopefully they will have it fixed soon.
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Post by: redi on June 06, 2013, 12:11:06 AM: Charlene does great work and I am sure we will love it.
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on June 06, 2013, 12:13:05 AM: Congrats!!! Can't wait to see some pic's!!!!!
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Post by: PolarBear on June 06, 2013, 12:14:53 AM: Quote from: redi on June 06, 2013, 12:11:06 AM
Charlene does great work and I am sure we will love it.
No doubt!
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Post by: boneaddict on June 06, 2013, 04:47:02 AM: :cmp1: tagging (can't wait to see pics)
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Post by: Wanttohuntmore on June 06, 2013, 05:01:23 AM: Cool, waiting for pics!
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Post by: 250savage on June 06, 2013, 06:08:26 AM: :tup:Congrats.
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Post by: sirmissalot on June 06, 2013, 06:22:49 AM: Right on, can't wait to see the pictures congrats to you and your son.
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Post by: bucklucky on June 06, 2013, 08:22:07 AM: Thats a super beautiful bear Nate Killed . Your kids are killing machines !! Great thing is he killed his bear and a beatiful one, bad thing is I missed yet another great hunting adventure with my fiends .... one of these days I guess . Glad you guys had a great time!
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Post by: jackelope on June 06, 2013, 08:34:35 AM: Redi-
I sent you a pm with my email address. I can post the pics if you email them to me. Pics will post from an outside host site.

Congrats to your kid.
:tup:
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Post by: h20hunter on June 06, 2013, 08:44:26 AM: Congrats....looking forward to seeing the pics.
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Post by: redi on June 06, 2013, 08:47:13 AM: Thank you to everyone for your support. Jackelope I sent some to your email. Thank you.
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Post by: Ripper on June 06, 2013, 08:51:47 AM: Awesome, I can't wait to see the pic's.
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Post by: h20hunter on June 06, 2013, 08:55:11 AM: Please post Jackelopes email address so he can be the go to guy for picture posting.

KIDDING.....dont' post it.

Congrats again on the bear.
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Post by: redi on June 06, 2013, 09:17:56 AM: Charlie it would have been great to share another hunt together. You are a true friend. I am just wrapping the last of the backstraps. I will bring you some summer sausage and homemade jerky when it is finished.
Title: Gotta love Blondes
Post by: jackelope on June 06, 2013, 09:23:51 AM: Pics:

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F06%2F07%2Fnezu2yhe.jpg&hash=9e86c48b68c765ee4923a9dee92f20cba4b510dd)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F06%2F07%2Fgu7ygaza.jpg&hash=939e0f63ae7e973444480946756449a59e4e5234)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F06%2F07%2Frurypebu.jpg&hash=40750b7592164f1b89898c9459b0d44b5b3e8cf3)
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Post by: h20hunter on June 06, 2013, 09:33:15 AM: Great looking bear.
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Post by: boneaddict on June 06, 2013, 10:32:52 AM: Beautiful trophy!
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Post by: Orion88 on June 06, 2013, 10:37:08 AM: Nice job. Congrats to your son! :tup:
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Post by: Smossy on June 06, 2013, 10:41:29 AM: Score
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Post by: KenPCPilot on June 06, 2013, 10:42:54 AM: Nice color. How is the coat? I love colorphase bears.
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Post by: bucklucky on June 06, 2013, 10:45:00 AM: The hair was perfect , no rubs , just long thick hair with awesome under wool!!
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on June 06, 2013, 10:52:44 AM: Gorgeous Bear!! :drool: Congratz :tup:
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Post by: Timberstalker on June 06, 2013, 11:00:39 AM: Awesome Bear. Pretty hard to top that color in my book. :tup:
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Post by: Machias on June 06, 2013, 11:57:37 AM: VERY pretty bear, congrats!!!!!
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Post by: redi on June 06, 2013, 12:36:52 PM: I love spending time with my kids family and friends especially in the outdoors.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 06, 2013, 03:21:40 PM: Sweetness!
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Post by: groundhog on June 06, 2013, 03:38:30 PM: A beautiful bear and a memory that you and your son and family will have for a lifetime!! It just doesn't get any better than hunting with your kids. Congratulations!!
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Post by: Wea300mag on June 06, 2013, 08:16:44 PM: That is awesome, congrats to the both of you.
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Post by: sakoshooter on June 06, 2013, 09:43:26 PM: That is one gorgeous bear. Congrats.
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Post by: sled on June 06, 2013, 09:46:28 PM: :drool:
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Post by: Hillbilly270 on June 06, 2013, 09:53:12 PM: Good work! glad you guys were able to make it happen.
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Post by: Cascade on June 06, 2013, 10:04:41 PM: Beautiful bear and great memories, doesn't get better than that. Congrats!
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Post by: nocklehead on June 07, 2013, 01:31:42 PM: nice lookin bear!
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Post by: MLBowhunting on June 07, 2013, 01:57:45 PM: Congrats. Great looking bear :tup:
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Post by: steen on June 07, 2013, 05:15:34 PM: Absolutely beautiful, looks like my bear's Mom!
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 07, 2013, 05:20:23 PM: That's awesome ...congrats :tup:
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Post by: h2ofowlr on June 07, 2013, 05:23:57 PM: Great looking bear. It will make a great rug or mount.
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Post by: wsucowboy on June 07, 2013, 05:38:14 PM: Beautiful bear! Congrats! :tup:
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Post by: DeerThug on June 07, 2013, 05:45:17 PM: Great bear - what unit?
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Post by: X-Force on June 09, 2013, 09:16:41 AM: Great color phase. Congrats to your boy.
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Post by: Huntboy on June 09, 2013, 09:42:08 AM: Quote from: X-Force on June 09, 2013, 09:16:41 AM
Great color phase. Congrats to your boy.

:yeah:
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Post by: Maligator on June 09, 2013, 11:52:43 PM: Wow that's a nice colorphase there...really blonde...congrats to your son & I'm glad you got to share in the excitement with him :tup:
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Post by: mdme3006 on June 11, 2013, 08:10:21 AM: Nice job young man, that's a nice looking bear.
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Post by: Broker on June 12, 2013, 06:46:02 AM: What a great experience for you and your some to share. That bear is a true trophy for any hunter!