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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: JWhite22 on August 21, 2013, 09:48:38 PM

Title: Bear Down... I've always wanted to say that!
Post by: JWhite22 on August 21, 2013, 09:48:38 PM: Determined to find a bear I decided to cover ground this evening. This is my first bear and also with my new rifle! No range finder needed here, I came around a corner on my bike and sure enough spooked a bear right off the trail I stopped quick and lucky for me the bear climbed the nearest tree and stopped about 10' up. I already had my rifle ready. I waited to see if any other bears were around because I new it was a little on the small side. I didn't see or hear anything else so I stepped forward to clear a branch and put the cross hairs where they needed to be and it was over. From where I stood to the recovery at the base of the tree was 10 strides. I then loaded it up on the pack frame and rode the mile and a half back to the truck. I'm happy with the experience everything went good and the meats now all boned out and on ice. First time in this new section...kept telling myself find the food source... also go where you haven't been and it all paid off.
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Post by: ICEMAN on August 21, 2013, 09:50:58 PM: Excellent! Congratulations!!!
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Post by: sled on August 21, 2013, 09:52:30 PM: Sweet Deal! I Can't Wait Till I Can Do That! :tup:
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Post by: syoungs on August 21, 2013, 09:54:31 PM: nice job! sure hope I can make a bear down thread this year! :tup:
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Post by: h20hunter on August 21, 2013, 09:55:36 PM: Sure is a pretty bear. Congrats.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 21, 2013, 09:58:47 PM: Nothing wrong with that. Congrats :tup:
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Post by: Evoac05 on August 21, 2013, 09:59:00 PM: Congrats! I got the same pack, hope mine will look like yours on Friday when I go out to check some cams.
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Post by: hoyt5199 on August 21, 2013, 10:00:05 PM: Great job! I to can't wait to post my pictures on here, Congrats :tup:
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Post by: longstevo on August 21, 2013, 10:01:24 PM: :tup:
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Post by: MLBowhunting on August 21, 2013, 10:10:47 PM: Yeah buddy very nice :tup:
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Post by: BUTTER on August 21, 2013, 10:12:04 PM: nice work
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Post by: stickbuck on August 21, 2013, 10:14:05 PM: Awesome! Congrats!
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Post by: JWhite22 on August 21, 2013, 10:21:27 PM: Thank you guys so much! I have learned a lot from many people on here. Just reading and listening. I've been out 6 times this year and each time prior I have always been focused on checking my cams for deer season and prepping those site. couple tips that came last night reading here on hunt WA were, leave your cams alone let them do the work you put them there to do. I'm not saying don't be excited about them especially when you're getting big bucks coming in but this was the first trip I focused all on bear. I decided to pack lite and also the other bit was to get away from the pressured areas. This was a new area I had not explored so I told myself just cruise through that way you know what's there also the other tip from hunt wa Find the food source! Last tip don't give up guys the bears are there. I was really liking this new area and told myself I'll have to walk these road slowly someday. I was on the way back out to set up somewhere for the rest of the evening and started thinking I'm going to pick up the pace a bit as I'm riding the bike I wonder if I could jump a bear....That was seconds before I encountered the bear this evening. Got to the gate @ 4:15, shot the bear @ 5:45, and was back to the truck pulling away at 6:58!! Thanks again
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Post by: ShaneTyTrey on August 21, 2013, 10:25:47 PM: Congrats
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Post by: pips4bucks on August 21, 2013, 10:29:09 PM: Nicely done! Congrats!
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Post by: acnewman55 on August 21, 2013, 10:35:15 PM: good looking bear. nice coat on him.
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Post by: bendotti on August 21, 2013, 10:54:10 PM: Nice bear :tup:
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Post by: jrebel on August 21, 2013, 11:06:50 PM: Great bear....and story. Looks like he has a beautiful coat.
:tup:
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Post by: bowhunterforever on August 21, 2013, 11:47:20 PM: Congrats :tup:
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Post by: Lunchbox1981 on August 22, 2013, 02:43:44 AM: Congrats. Bet you he will be yummy.
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on August 22, 2013, 03:47:42 AM: Congrats that's a good looking Bear!
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Post by: fastdam on August 22, 2013, 03:48:52 AM: It is a real prety bear
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Post by: Machias on August 22, 2013, 04:02:29 AM: Awesome, congrats! Nice looking coat on that bear!
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Post by: rasbo on August 22, 2013, 04:11:15 AM: can ya feel it? cool bear,congrats on your first :tup:
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Post by: wideleft on August 22, 2013, 05:17:02 AM: Good for you. I like the shot of with the bear, rifle and bike. Always feel good to get out there and put in a little more effort than the next guy.
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on August 22, 2013, 05:21:15 AM: Right on .. :tup: Looks big enough to me . looks like your determination payed off !!! Good job ! Also looks like a decent hide on him too !
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Post by: johnhart84 on August 22, 2013, 06:45:42 AM: :whoo:
Nice Work. That bear has a beautiful coat. Would make an awesome first rug!
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Post by: Ripper on August 22, 2013, 07:16:50 AM: Congrats! :tup: You have shown that with patience, determination and education that we can be successful. Good for you, nice bear.
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Post by: PAW66 on August 22, 2013, 07:18:39 AM: Congratulations, nice bear
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Post by: washelkhunter on August 22, 2013, 07:31:28 AM: :yeah:
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Post by: mrmoskillz on August 22, 2013, 09:52:28 AM: Congrats and nice bear! :tup:
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Post by: seth30 on August 22, 2013, 09:59:26 AM: Great job :tup:
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Post by: 250savage on August 22, 2013, 12:53:15 PM: Congras> :tup: That bear has a nice coat.
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Post by: Jonathan_S on August 22, 2013, 12:59:32 PM: What a tasty morsel that bear will be.

Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: duckman40 on August 22, 2013, 04:53:14 PM: nice hope you did not have to ride far :tup:
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Post by: cardboard slayer on August 22, 2013, 06:48:32 PM: sweet
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Post by: FSTaxidermy on August 22, 2013, 07:30:10 PM: Awesome and congrats :tup: :tup:
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Post by: steen on August 22, 2013, 08:12:44 PM: Congratulations! Such a beautiful coat for this time of year.
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Post by: JWhite22 on August 22, 2013, 09:11:28 PM: Here is another cool picture that shows why the ride out wasn't to bad!
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Post by: Titan-1 on August 22, 2013, 09:14:56 PM: Very cool :tup: Nice job..
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Post by: RClare1223 on August 23, 2013, 06:32:04 AM: Good job!
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Post by: eburkett on August 23, 2013, 06:39:36 AM: Congrats! Nice looking coat on him. Just curious which pack you were carrying?
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Post by: Elkrunner on August 23, 2013, 07:15:38 AM: :tup:
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Post by: JWhite22 on August 23, 2013, 08:04:45 AM: Eburkett - Cabelas Alaskan Outfitters pack frame and harness only. I got it last year and have packed out elk and a small bear. Also hauled a 50lb. Mineral block 2 miles in and 40lbs of apples and day pack on a seperate load. Mineral block was solo. However having the mountain bike is great I've rode my bike on all trips up and down the hills. I've felt good with the pack on. Tighten up the waist when walking loosen up the waist when riding.
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Post by: saylean on August 23, 2013, 09:27:52 AM: Welcome to the clubd Jwhite22! Nice coat on that bear.
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Post by: elkoholic1 on August 23, 2013, 12:39:47 PM: :tup: :tup:
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Post by: Ibcnurun on August 23, 2013, 12:40:32 PM: Quote from: JWhite22 on August 22, 2013, 09:11:28 PM
Here is another cool picture that shows why the ride out wasn't to bad!

Nice set of hunting tools. My two favorite activities, mountain biking and shooting.
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Post by: swwaoutdoorsman on August 23, 2013, 02:35:00 PM: Good job :tup: bear down! Love to hear it love to say it!
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Post by: CoyoteWacker on August 23, 2013, 02:46:21 PM: Beautiful color! Great story and pics.
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on August 23, 2013, 03:13:00 PM: Congrats! Looks like ear tags in the first pic? Just an illusion?
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Post by: kevinlisa06 on August 23, 2013, 08:18:34 PM: Congrats great bear!
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Post by: blindpig on August 24, 2013, 03:47:46 AM: :tup: Nice lookin bear. Way to go.
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Post by: bassquatch on August 24, 2013, 01:26:48 PM: :tup: :tup: :tup: