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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: Pilot_Hunter on September 04, 2013, 06:41:07 AM

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Post by: Pilot_Hunter on September 04, 2013, 06:41:07 AM: Yesterday, opening day of my bull tag, I got a bear. I sat down in my blind area for the evening. Out through the trees this bear just comes strolling through. I drew back and made a noise for him to stop. He was 25 yards away. I let an arrow fly and my arrow only went 10 yards! The bear didn't budge and just stared at the arrow. I couldn't believe I was getting a second chance. I was shaking so bad I could hardly knock another arrow out of excitement. Was still wondering why my arrow didn't go anywhere. I shoot again, same thing! This time the arrow kinda skipped and went right next to the bear. He started to move back a couple steps. I realized what was wrong! I was resting the bottom of the bow on my knee and it must've been affecting the string. I calmly got another arrow, let it fly and WHACK! He took off up the hill. I gave him some time, then went looking. They don't leave much of a blood trail. On this huntwa I read where people say bears make a weird noise when they die. Well I heard this odd noise. Went near the area and found the bear! He was hung up on a fallen over tree stump. I got my first bear, with a bow too! Last year I got a bobcat with my bow. Seems like I have good luck for getting these hard to get animals but can't get a deer or elk! Haha.
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Post by: Rooster1981 on September 04, 2013, 06:45:18 AM: Looks like a really nice bear when I stand on my head :chuckle: great bear and story.
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Post by: jason stevens on September 04, 2013, 06:45:45 AM: That's pure luck right there good for you. Glad he stuck around for ya
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Post by: seth30 on September 04, 2013, 06:51:18 AM: Good job :tup:
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Post by: lokidog on September 04, 2013, 07:16:34 AM: Congratulations. I shot one with my bow while elk hunting many years ago as well. Good lesson on the knee interference.
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Post by: h2ofowlr on September 04, 2013, 07:25:24 AM: Good job. Seems the guys in tree stands and stationary blinds have the bears dialed in. :chuckle:
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Post by: Natures Way on September 04, 2013, 07:27:21 AM: Nice bear! Congrats
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Post by: hrd2fnd on September 04, 2013, 07:29:02 AM: Glad to read you had multiple chances and were still able to connect. :tup:
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Post by: Curly on September 04, 2013, 07:36:54 AM: Congrats! :tup:

(I had to rotate my monitor 180 degrees, but that is a fine bear). :brew:
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Post by: Pilot_Hunter on September 04, 2013, 01:03:10 PM: Sorry about that, first time I've posted with my phone. let me fix it and add a few more pics.
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Post by: Forrestrover.02 on September 04, 2013, 01:07:04 PM: Nice! Great story.
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on September 04, 2013, 01:08:06 PM: That is a heck of a nice Bear! Congrats!
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Post by: Curly on September 04, 2013, 01:09:32 PM: Quote from: Forrestrover.02 on September 04, 2013, 01:07:04 PM
Nice! Great story.

Yeah, great story. I'm glad I went back and read the story. Sometimes I only take time to view pics........
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Post by: Rooster1981 on September 04, 2013, 04:07:39 PM: Great pics :tup:
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Post by: ShaneTyTrey on September 04, 2013, 04:10:11 PM: Congrats on your good fortune!
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Post by: TheSkyBuster on September 04, 2013, 05:20:35 PM: Nice Bear :tup:
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Post by: CoyoteWacker on September 04, 2013, 05:25:48 PM: That is so cool. Nice job.
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Post by: Widgeondeke on September 04, 2013, 05:29:52 PM: Congrats. Looks like a good coat for a rug
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 04, 2013, 06:33:48 PM: Good job !!! Look at the hair on that bear ...sweeeet ... :tup: