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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2013, 03:09:12 PM

Title: first hunt wa fall bear.
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2013, 03:09:12 PM: Vote for who you think will tag the first fall bear of the season. Please add names if not listed in the poll.
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Post by: h20hunter on July 31, 2013, 03:10:52 PM: I voted for Ripper.....I think Rick is gonna have them lined up.
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Post by: bearpaw on July 31, 2013, 03:12:12 PM: You might add PAW66 to the poll he is on that hunt too.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2013, 03:12:43 PM: I voted for myself.
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Post by: Jonathan_S on July 31, 2013, 03:13:09 PM: It will be someone who isn't going to post because they'll shoot it over bait tonight probably.
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Post by: Smossy on July 31, 2013, 03:13:49 PM: I voted Smossy cause he doesn't have a Job. :chuckle: More time to find a bear.
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Post by: h20hunter on July 31, 2013, 03:15:41 PM: Quote from: Jonathan_S on July 31, 2013, 03:13:09 PM
It will be someone who isn't going to post because they'll shoot it over bait tonight probably.

What....noboby ( from Concrete) is on here that baits (with doughnuts) would shoot one like that!

I agree with Dale.....any of the guys with Rick have a great shot at opening day.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2013, 03:24:40 PM: Dinker may be a good bet also. I'll be setting him up in a few spots where I saw the boo boo bears last week.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2013, 03:26:07 PM: H20 you and the bro hunting this weekend?
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Post by: h20hunter on July 31, 2013, 03:27:54 PM: Maybe......I'm planning on crabbing and fishing but if the boat isn't ready we will be out trying to fill his tag.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2013, 03:29:15 PM: He can hunt with me if he wishes.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2013, 03:30:16 PM: I got another vote :IBCOOL:
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Post by: Ccortez on July 31, 2013, 03:32:40 PM: Small bears shouldn't count that's to easy then lol
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Post by: h20hunter on July 31, 2013, 03:32:51 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2013, 03:29:15 PM
He can hunt with me if he wishes.

I'll pass the word along.....
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Post by: snowpack on July 31, 2013, 03:36:14 PM: I voted Ripper...I figured D-Rock and H20 would probably meet up and kill a few beers the night before and get a late start. And Smossy will be trying to spear one with a GoPro on a stick. So it leads me to think Ripper. Plus he's got BEARMAN Rick on his side.
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Post by: h20hunter on July 31, 2013, 03:37:01 PM: All valid points....you did forget Luvsmystang....oh wait....he and girlfriend are in AK fishing.....suppose that is acceptable.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2013, 03:37:58 PM: Quote from: Ccortez on July 31, 2013, 03:32:40 PM
Small bears shouldn't count that's to easy then lol
small bears get same treatment as big bears :mgun: :mgun: :mgun: :mgun: :bfg: :bfg: :mgun2: :mgun2: :guns: :guns: :hunter: :hunter: :archery_smiley: :archery_smiley:
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Post by: Rodney107 on July 31, 2013, 03:38:23 PM: Hey d rock. How many people do u think will be in your area tomorrow
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Post by: runamuk on July 31, 2013, 03:38:59 PM: Wont be me I am teaching painting classes tomorrow to little kids.....then I am cleaning offices..... maybe I will go out friday morning but am catching a little grief because I will be alone where there is no cell service and where we called in a cougar last year....grumble grumble.. so maybe this weekend i will get out :dunno:

good luck everyone
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Post by: Ccortez on July 31, 2013, 03:40:41 PM: Hmm glad I have tomorrow and Friday off then might go have to shoot me a whittle bear in the morning :)
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Post by: notellumcreek on July 31, 2013, 03:41:17 PM: notellumcreek! and add- liljozie495
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2013, 03:41:22 PM: I didn't forget about him I just knew how didn't stand a chance. I mean he's only killed 1 bear and I did everything besides pull the trigger :chuckle:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2013, 03:44:22 PM: H20 your on the board.

:bdid:
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Post by: Smossy on July 31, 2013, 03:44:46 PM: Packing for a hunt is a pain. lol. Forgot how much crap I have. This thread got me pumped. Now Im scroungin around through all my hunting/hiking totes trying to get everything in order.
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Post by: h20hunter on July 31, 2013, 03:52:36 PM: Wonder who voted for me? I will be eating some bear kabobs this weekend for sure....just out of the freezer!
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Post by: pd on July 31, 2013, 03:57:51 PM: I voted for H2OHunter. Dear Lord, please make this a short thread. 8)
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Post by: h20hunter on July 31, 2013, 04:00:11 PM: C'mon....you know you read every last stinking post!
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Post by: sled on July 31, 2013, 04:08:28 PM: Me!!!!!!!! Please Please Please Please! :drool:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2013, 04:13:27 PM: Sled I hope it is you :tup:
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Post by: Eli346 on July 31, 2013, 04:39:19 PM: Eli346
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Post by: Smossy on July 31, 2013, 04:43:09 PM: Maybe Ill get to take the 400 Eiger out for my bear hunt :chuckle: Anyone know the rules on hunting with ORV?
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Post by: luvmystang67 on July 31, 2013, 05:10:02 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on July 31, 2013, 03:37:01 PM
All valid points....you did forget Luvsmystang....oh wait....he and girlfriend are in AK fishing.....suppose that is acceptable.

You guys wont have any down by the time I get back on Monday anyway. I'm not concerned. Don't worry though, the .375 H&H is sighted in and ready to go. Hopefully I find a monster 80 lb cub that you guys passed on (fools).
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Post by: seth30 on July 31, 2013, 05:18:12 PM: My votes on Ripper :tup: With that bald head of his, he is aerodynamic and will glide up those hills :chuckle:
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Post by: Smossy on July 31, 2013, 05:29:33 PM: Quote from: luvmystang67 on July 31, 2013, 05:10:02 PM
Quote from: h20hunter on July 31, 2013, 03:37:01 PM
All valid points....you did forget Luvsmystang....oh wait....he and girlfriend are in AK fishing.....suppose that is acceptable.

You guys wont have any down by the time I get back on Monday anyway. I'm not concerned. Don't worry though, the .375 H&H is sighted in and ready to go. Hopefully I find a monster 80 lb cub that you guys passed on (fools).
Gonna take that boom stick out and sit on a hillside? :chuckle:
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Post by: Smossy on July 31, 2013, 05:29:49 PM: Quote from: seth30 on July 31, 2013, 05:18:12 PM
My votes on Ripper :tup: With that bald head of his, he is aerodynamic and will glide up those hills :chuckle:
Lmao.
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Post by: pd on July 31, 2013, 05:34:18 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on July 31, 2013, 04:00:11 PM
C'mon....you know you read every last stinking post!

Pretty much true. I have learned a lot from this website, mostly from reading a lot of threads. It is kind if addictive--I am glad Bearpaw doesn't charge for access.
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2013, 05:40:18 PM: You have 2 season starting dates Can you divide it up to be fair ?

Thanks,

Campmeat
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Post by: jackelope on July 31, 2013, 05:43:25 PM: Isn't there actually three different season starting dates? August 1, August 15, and September 1?
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Post by: jackelope on July 31, 2013, 05:43:52 PM: PS I may have just made that up.
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Post by: bearpaw on July 31, 2013, 05:45:21 PM: Quote from: jackelope on July 31, 2013, 05:43:25 PM
Isn't there actually three different season starting dates? August 1, August 15, and September 1?

:yeah:
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Post by: GUscottie on July 31, 2013, 06:01:11 PM: I vote for me. Gotta get the first bear sometime and I think tomorrow at sunrise will be the first one
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Post by: sled on July 31, 2013, 06:03:47 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2013, 04:13:27 PM
Sled I hope it is you :tup:
Thanks. I Wish Everyone Good Luck Tommorow. I'll Be Out All Day Hitting It Hard. IM Thinking A Little Rain And A Cool Day Will Have Them Out And About All Day.
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2013, 06:09:22 PM: Quote from: jackelope on July 31, 2013, 05:43:25 PM
Isn't there actually three different season starting dates? August 1, August 15, and September 1?

Honestly, I don't know. I don't have the game laws in front of me. If there is, what part of the state is each start date ?

Thanks.....
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Post by: Ridgeratt on July 31, 2013, 06:10:30 PM: Camp you don't open until Sept.
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 31, 2013, 06:12:33 PM: Hopefully someone will show us one ..... Weather may just be right for the opener !! Good luck to all you bear whackin lovers :tup:
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2013, 06:12:35 PM: Quote from: Ridgeratt on July 31, 2013, 06:10:30 PM
Camp you don't open until Sept.

I know that. Isn't that a crappy deal for us............
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Post by: Smossy on July 31, 2013, 06:13:15 PM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2013, 06:09:22 PM
Quote from: jackelope on July 31, 2013, 05:43:25 PM
Isn't there actually three different season starting dates? August 1, August 15, and September 1?

Honestly, I don't know. I don't have the game laws in front of me. If there is, what part of the state is each start date ?

Thanks.....

Coastal, Puget Sound, North Cascades, East Cascades, Columbia Basin - Aug 1st.
South Cascades, Okanogan, Northeastern B - Aug 15th.
Northeastern A, Blue Mountains, Long Island - Sep 1st.

:tup:
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2013, 06:22:53 PM: Quote from: Smossy on July 31, 2013, 06:13:15 PM
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2013, 06:09:22 PM
Quote from: jackelope on July 31, 2013, 05:43:25 PM
Isn't there actually three different season starting dates? August 1, August 15, and September 1?

Honestly, I don't know. I don't have the game laws in front of me. If there is, what part of the state is each start date ?

Thanks.....

Coastal, Puget Sound, North Cascades, East Cascades, Columbia Basin - Aug 1st.
South Cascades, Okanogan, Northeastern B - Aug 15th.
Northeastern A, Blue Mountains, Long Island - Sep 1st.

:tup:

Thanks Smossy........
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Post by: Smossy on July 31, 2013, 06:23:48 PM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2013, 06:22:53 PM
Quote from: Smossy on July 31, 2013, 06:13:15 PM
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2013, 06:09:22 PM
Quote from: jackelope on July 31, 2013, 05:43:25 PM
Isn't there actually three different season starting dates? August 1, August 15, and September 1?

Honestly, I don't know. I don't have the game laws in front of me. If there is, what part of the state is each start date ?

Thanks.....

Coastal, Puget Sound, North Cascades, East Cascades, Columbia Basin - Aug 1st.
South Cascades, Okanogan, Northeastern B - Aug 15th.
Northeastern A, Blue Mountains, Long Island - Sep 1st.

:tup:

Thanks Smossy........
Yup yup, I just happened to have the book laying open right beside me in the bear section :chuckle:
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 31, 2013, 06:26:41 PM: Side tracked a little for a second:

I saw a big badger today, would that count as a trophy if we could shoot them ?
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Post by: saylean on July 31, 2013, 07:06:30 PM: well...whomever it is....its gonna be a blast!

have fun gents and ladies! Best of luck to you.

Ps...we all know bearmanric and crew are pulling it! :tup:
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Post by: Maligator on July 31, 2013, 07:14:51 PM: :yeah:
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Post by: Turner89 on July 31, 2013, 07:27:45 PM: I think eman32 will get one tomorrow night when we need go check a few cameras.
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Post by: Kola16 on July 31, 2013, 08:10:10 PM: Me!!! But my money is on Ripper :chuckle:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on August 01, 2013, 06:47:11 AM: It could happen at anytime now but not for me I can't hunt until this afternoon.
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Post by: Paxer on August 01, 2013, 07:28:53 AM: I voted for h20hunter just because I like allot of his posts lol
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Post by: runamuk on August 01, 2013, 07:34:18 AM: I better get a text when one does go down....(and you know what I mean....lets not get it twisted) :)
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Post by: D-Rock425 on August 01, 2013, 09:03:20 AM: Go down :yike:
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Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2013, 09:05:57 AM: Quote from: Paxer on August 01, 2013, 07:28:53 AM
I voted for h20hunter just because I like allot of his posts lol

Easy.....people are going to start turning on you!

I am celebrating opening day in my own way....opened a pack of bear pep sticks and had a little early morning snack.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on August 01, 2013, 09:08:05 AM: Man if it hasn't happened yet I may stand a chance this afternoon.
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Post by: WhacknStack on August 01, 2013, 09:53:56 AM: Throw WhacknStack :chuckle: into the mix!
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Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2013, 09:54:31 AM: Hold up......did you shoot that cub today?
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Post by: hntrspud on August 01, 2013, 10:02:25 AM: Not bad color on that one! If its todays bear, congrats!!
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Post by: elk247 on August 01, 2013, 10:04:06 AM: I think he's kidding. Funny guy. :chuckle:
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Post by: WhacknStack on August 01, 2013, 10:08:07 AM: Not kidding first bear ever couldn't resist.
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Post by: elk247 on August 01, 2013, 10:14:53 AM: Apparently not. :chuckle: congrats.
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Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2013, 10:19:36 AM: Today.....? Bear down?
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Post by: Biggerhammer on August 01, 2013, 10:20:45 AM: Ah hahahaha! A guy from Sagebrushville smokes the first Hunt WA Boo-Boo of the year, at least posted a pic first. Good job WhackNStack. :tup:

Hope you don't mind Whack, I took the liberty of rotating the pic for you.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto_zps8f00e152.jpg&hash=103d3547be10fdb88c982bf1016050905f43001e)
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Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 01, 2013, 10:23:00 AM: :tup: Nice color!
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on August 01, 2013, 10:24:20 AM: Quote from: WhacknStack on August 01, 2013, 10:08:07 AM
Not kidding first bear ever couldn't resist.

:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :tup: :tup: :tup: I LOVET!!!
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Post by: wildmanoutdoors on August 01, 2013, 10:25:28 AM: Nice! Now D-Rock can relax. :chuckle:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on August 01, 2013, 10:32:53 AM: I will not relax!
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Post by: Biggerhammer on August 01, 2013, 10:37:50 AM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on August 01, 2013, 10:32:53 AM
I will not relax!

:tup: :tup: :tup: :tup:
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Post by: combs338 on August 01, 2013, 10:40:53 AM: Great job, WhacknStack
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Post by: notellumcreek on August 01, 2013, 10:45:09 AM: Nice! :tup: I went out this morning but it was suuuuper foggy on the wetside here... no luck and now I have to suffer at work for another 7 hours. Good luck to everyone else!
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Post by: southern transplant on August 01, 2013, 10:55:58 AM: i just cant decide if im gonna bow hunt or rifle hunt.. still chasing my first bear i want to get him with my bow but id hate to see him walk away out of range
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Post by: Smossy on August 01, 2013, 02:57:04 PM: I slept in till about 3, I think I was depressed I couldn't make it out today... :(
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Post by: alwinearcher on August 01, 2013, 03:01:29 PM: Quote from: Biggerhammer on August 01, 2013, 10:20:45 AM
Ah hahahaha! A guy from Sagebrushville smokes the first Hunt WA Boo-Boo of the year, at least posted a pic first. Good job WhackNStack. :tup:

Hope you don't mind Whack, I took the liberty of rotating the pic for you.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk269%2Flandonmoses%2Fphoto_zps8f00e152.jpg&hash=103d3547be10fdb88c982bf1016050905f43001e)

Yeah, Im gonna vote for Whack! :chuckle:
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Post by: Woodchuck on August 01, 2013, 03:03:03 PM: Quote from: southern transplant on August 01, 2013, 10:55:58 AM
i just cant decide if im gonna bow hunt or rifle hunt.. still chasing my first bear i want to get him with my bow but id hate to see him walk away out of range
That can still happen with a rifle ;)
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Post by: Skillet on August 01, 2013, 03:04:38 PM: I voted for WhackNStack. Not influenced at all by my having seen him with the first dead bear pic in this thread or anything.
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Post by: Goldeneye on August 01, 2013, 03:16:33 PM: Quote from: Smossy on August 01, 2013, 02:57:04 PM
I slept in till about 3, I think I was depressed I couldn't make it out today... :(

How do you sleep that late (3:00) when it's light out? On my days off I have a hard time sleeping past 6:00 am...
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Post by: Smossy on August 01, 2013, 03:20:03 PM: Quote from: Goldeneye on August 01, 2013, 03:16:33 PM
Quote from: Smossy on August 01, 2013, 02:57:04 PM
I slept in till about 3, I think I was depressed I couldn't make it out today... :(

How do you sleep that late (3:00) when it's light out? On my days off I have a hard time sleeping past 6:00 am...
My windows have black drapes, absolutely no light comes through.
Your body is used to getting up early though, out of routine it will keep doing it. I have no set schedule unfortunetly. The only time I can really get up at 6am is when my girl gets up for work or Im going to the river.
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Post by: wog on August 03, 2013, 08:18:53 AM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2013, 03:30:16 PM
I got another vote :IBCOOL:
I VOTED FOR YA CAUSE I KNOW YOU'RE CRAZY 'BOUT BEARS AND HUNT'IN BUT I SURLY DON'T KNOW WHERE IT COME FROM,, I THOUGHT I BROUGHT YOU UP BETTER.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on August 03, 2013, 09:04:01 AM: I lost you guys have surely been puttin an @$$ kicking on bears already. Now I'm work sat morning instead of bear hunting :bash:.
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Post by: Eli346 on August 03, 2013, 02:23:55 PM: I almost pulled the trigger on a bear at about 300 yds today. I thought she was a sow but I wasn't really sure but after watching for about 5 minutes or so and having her in my scope several times I let her walk into the timber. I'm glad I did cuz when she came back out a couple of minutes later she had a couple of cubs with her. I watched them for awhile but when they started heading over to my buddies side of the cut I tried to call him to let him know she was a sow with cubs. His radio wasn't on!
I ran up my side of the cut and over to his side as quick as I could. As I came over the top behind him I could see him on his rifle and the bear out in front of him on a stump. I called out 'sow with cubs' and got him to stop just before he pulled the trigger. It was that close. I don't like bears eating fawns but I can't see letting 2 little cubs die a horrible death. We'll get after the big boar tomorrow.
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Post by: hntrspud on August 03, 2013, 02:38:48 PM: Good on ya! Glad to see there are still some ethical guys out there! Karma will come back around.
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Post by: cem3434 on August 03, 2013, 02:43:07 PM: Quote from: Eli346 on August 03, 2013, 02:23:55 PM
I almost pulled the trigger on a bear at about 300 yds today. I thought she was a sow but I wasn't really sure but after watching for about 5 minutes or so and having her in my scope several times I let her walk into the timber. I'm glad I did cuz when she came back out a couple of minutes later she had a couple of cubs with her. I watched them for awhile but when they started heading over to my buddies side of the cut I tried to call him to let him know she was a sow with cubs. His radio wasn't on!
I ran up my side of the cut and over to his side as quick as I could. As I came over the top behind him I could see him on his rifle and the bear out in front of him on a stump. I called out 'sow with cubs' and got him to stop just before he pulled the trigger. It was that close. I don't like bears eating fawns but I can't see letting 2 little cubs die a horrible death. We'll get after the big boar tomorrow.

:tup:
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Post by: Ripper on August 04, 2013, 04:43:02 PM: Thanks to everyone who voted for me. At least I was the first whose name was on the list.
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on August 04, 2013, 06:04:47 PM: Quote from: Eli346 on August 03, 2013, 02:23:55 PM
I almost pulled the trigger on a bear at about 300 yds today. I thought she was a sow but I wasn't really sure but after watching for about 5 minutes or so and having her in my scope several times I let her walk into the timber. I'm glad I did cuz when she came back out a couple of minutes later she had a couple of cubs with her. I watched them for awhile but when they started heading over to my buddies side of the cut I tried to call him to let him know she was a sow with cubs. His radio wasn't on!
I ran up my side of the cut and over to his side as quick as I could. As I came over the top behind him I could see him on his rifle and the bear out in front of him on a stump. I called out 'sow with cubs' and got him to stop just before he pulled the trigger. It was that close. I don't like bears eating fawns but I can't see letting 2 little cubs die a horrible death. We'll get after the big boar tomorrow.

Kudos. I tried to kill a bear for 3 years before getting it done, saw bears in range every year but couldn't be sure there were no cubs. It was worth the wait.
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Post by: Eli346 on August 04, 2013, 08:00:33 PM: Glimpsed another bear today at about 250 yds but only had a few seconds to see him. I don't think it was the sow with cubs from yesterday but it may have been. She's got some red on her side as she looks like she's rubbed a little and I didn't see that today. I'm actually after a big boar in that canyon that is bigger (body size) than the 21 5/16 boar I shot there last year. The boar shoud be easy to spot unless he's lost the blue collar the game dept. put on him.