Hunting Washington Forum
Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: bknilvr00 on July 27, 2013, 04:29:11 PM
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So with bear season right around the bend, im trying to get my ducks in a row. But still have a few questions. Such as, after I plug a bear, how long do I give it before I try to recover it? Assuming it has died out of my view. Another is what if I need to shoot it twice. The first shot will hopefully be ideal, but what do I aim for on the bear if its on its side or in some goofy position? Id hate to have to make a second shot and do more harm than good. And lastly, when it comes to gutting it, I need to do it asap correct? Do I split the ribs to pull everything out or do I just reach up underneath the ribs and rip everything out? So many questions, the timer is running down, and I'm getting super excited.
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after you shot a bear I would give some time. I would shoot it twice,if you feel the shot was not that good. yes soon you find your bear . start gutting and just cut up to ribs. start getting every thing out. if it is hot out. get to the truck and get the hide off so the heat from the body can get out.
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Cut thru the sternum up into the neck and spread the rib cage open as far as possible then jam a stick between the ribs to keep the carcass open. You want to get that carcass cooled down as fast as possible. Drag it into the nearest shade after gutting and get hide and fat off ASAP!
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keep shooting until it drops :chuckle: ive always heard half hr after the shot, but it all depends. I would recommend the no gut method for cleaning, lot cleaner and quicker
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Short and sweet, take it apart, leave the messy stuff in the carcass.
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Easier than deer. Kill it, gut it, cool it....done deal
