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Title: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: luvmystang67 on November 12, 2014, 10:59:46 AM
Any bears still awake in 448?  Thinking of going out Saturday for the last day, and I'm just wondering if anyone has seen any or picked up any on cams in the area over the last week or so.  I get the feeling with this cold snap that there might be very few sitting out and awake still.  Is it worth my time for a last-day bear?

Thoughts, opinions and name calling are all welcome forms of contributing to this thread.

Thanks,
Stang
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 12, 2014, 11:09:05 AM
Bears will be awake.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: Southpole on November 12, 2014, 11:24:56 AM
Do black bears really go into hibernation in Western Wa? I read somewhere that, in mild climates, sows will go into hibernation for a short while to have cubs but the boars rarely hybernate. If that is true, what are they eating in those winter months?
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: luvmystang67 on November 12, 2014, 11:44:39 AM
Do black bears really go into hibernation in Western Wa? I read somewhere that, in mild climates, sows will go into hibernation for a short while to have cubs but the boars rarely hybernate. If that is true, what are they eating in those winter months?

They may not truly hibernate in the scientific sense, but they don't show up on cams and they're not really out and about anything close to how they are in the summer.  I'm just wondering if they're in frantic "get the final food in before hibernation" state or if they're in the "screw it, its time to sleep" state.  If anyone has one on cams or has shot one in the last week or so, I'd love to hear about it.

Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: klikboom on November 12, 2014, 11:47:45 AM
Do they totally go into the timber at this time of the year? 8 years ive hunted in western washington for deer and i have never seen a bear after September.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: h20hunter on November 12, 2014, 11:48:05 AM
Have not checked my cams but will be doing that as an excuse to go for a walk. Taking the boy and my rifle because you just never know. I'll be up around the flamingo area.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 12, 2014, 12:01:14 PM
The 448 bears went over into the 460 where the food is more plentiful
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: kukusya on November 12, 2014, 12:18:50 PM
The 448 bears went over into the 460 where the food is more plentiful
You mean hikers :chuckle:
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: h20hunter on November 12, 2014, 12:23:15 PM
Any bears still awake in 448?  Thinking of going out Saturday for the last day, and I'm just wondering if anyone has seen any or picked up any on cams in the area over the last week or so.  I get the feeling with this cold snap that there might be very few sitting out and awake still.  Is it worth my time for a last-day bear?

Thoughts, opinions and name calling are all welcome forms of contributing to this thread.

Thanks,
Stang

Sorry.....I also feel that I neglected to reply to all your requests....

I wonder how long my little girl with love horses?
I think carrots go will with peanut butter.
Buttface.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: Southpole on November 12, 2014, 12:31:39 PM
Any bears still awake in 448?  Thinking of going out Saturday for the last day, and I'm just wondering if anyone has seen any or picked up any on cams in the area over the last week or so.  I get the feeling with this cold snap that there might be very few sitting out and awake still.  Is it worth my time for a last-day bear?

Thoughts, opinions and name calling are all welcome forms of contributing to this thread.

Thanks,
Stang

Sorry.....I also feel that I neglected to reply to all your requests....

I wonder how long my little girl with love horses?
I think carrots go will with peanut butter.
Buttface.
:chuckle:
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: Ebell on November 12, 2014, 01:10:07 PM
I've been in the 448 for the past two weekends looking for a bear and I haven't seen anything telling me that they are active. I'm seeing the same scat I saw during the deer season.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: luvmystang67 on November 12, 2014, 01:18:56 PM
I've been in the 448 for the past two weekends looking for a bear and I haven't seen anything telling me that they are active. I'm seeing the same scat I saw during the deer season.

Thank you for making the first productive comment.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: h20hunter on November 12, 2014, 01:26:58 PM
I've been in the 448 for the past two weekends looking for a bear and I haven't seen anything telling me that they are active. I'm seeing the same scat I saw during the deer season.

Thank you for making the first productive comment.

Go look for Droopy...maybe you will stumble on a bear.

Do you not like carrots and/or peanut butter? They go well together. Wanna meat up at Docs and swill a few PBR's? I'll bring the carrots. We can talk about our emoitions and your recent engagement.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: X-Force on November 12, 2014, 01:46:43 PM
I've been in the 448 for the past two weekends looking for a bear and I haven't seen anything telling me that they are active. I'm seeing the same scat I saw during the deer season.

Thank you for making the first productive comment.
I haven't been in 448 but have been looking for bears and have only seen grass or fur in their fresh scat.

When you get a bear this time of year, depending on elevation you wont find much if anything in their stomach.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: luvmystang67 on November 12, 2014, 03:19:21 PM
I've been in the 448 for the past two weekends looking for a bear and I haven't seen anything telling me that they are active. I'm seeing the same scat I saw during the deer season.

Thank you for making the first productive comment.
I haven't been in 448 but have been looking for bears and have only seen grass or fur in their fresh scat.

When you get a bear this time of year, depending on elevation you wont find much if anything in their stomach.

Perhaps I'll bring the foxpro out and see if I can't fool one into thinking I'm a dead rabbit.  Maybe we'll score a cat or something as well.  Or a stupid yote.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: h20hunter on November 12, 2014, 03:27:15 PM
So you don't want to talk about your engagement? D-Rock told me the news. With a baby on the way I don't see as you have much choice.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: luvmystang67 on November 12, 2014, 03:33:47 PM
So you don't want to talk about your engagement? D-Rock told me the news. With a baby on the way I don't see as you have much choice.

Jerks, I'm really glad my gf isn't on this forum.  She would've dumped me by now. :mor:
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: h20hunter on November 12, 2014, 03:35:42 PM
I think she would love us.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: Southpole on November 12, 2014, 04:10:06 PM
Hummm :camp:
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: h20hunter on November 12, 2014, 04:12:20 PM
Stang is ashamed of us. We aren't good enough for his future missus.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: Southpole on November 12, 2014, 04:14:34 PM
Stang is ashamed of us. We aren't good enough for his future missus.
Awwww, I get it now
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: h20hunter on November 12, 2014, 04:18:28 PM
Yeah....its been a long road for him and her. First her dad didn't approve because he didn't have a house....he bought a house. Then, we didn't approve because his house didn't have a meat locker...now it does. Then things are going well and her dad helps her get a better job to keep her away from him....and she takes the job. But, he keeps begging her not to leave him...so she doesn't. Then he has one to many glasses of Strawberry Boonesfarm (who hasn't right!) and badda bing badda boom he needs to put a ring on it to make her a proper wife....daddy is not happy. D-Rock and I try very hard to be supportive, answer his late night woe is me calls, talk him through the sobbing and nose blowing but I gotta tell you its rough. He is lucky to have friends like us.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: luvmystang67 on November 12, 2014, 04:23:04 PM
Yeah....its been a long road for him and her. First her dad didn't approve because he didn't have a house....he bought a house. Then, we didn't approve because his house didn't have a meat locker...now it does. Then things are going well and her dad helps her get a better job to keep her away from him....and she takes the job. But, he keeps begging her not to leave him...so she doesn't. Then he has one to many glasses of Strawberry Boonesfarm (who hasn't right!) and badda bing badda boom he needs to put a ring on it to make her a proper wife....daddy is not happy. D-Rock and I try very hard to be supportive, answer his late night woe is me calls, talk him through the sobbing and nose blowing but I gotta tell you its rough. He is lucky to have friends like us.


:iamwithstupid:
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: h20hunter on November 12, 2014, 04:23:41 PM
See.....he just doesn't appreciate us.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: luvmystang67 on November 12, 2014, 04:24:28 PM
She wants me to shoot more bears, but you guys aren't helping. 
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: h20hunter on November 12, 2014, 04:27:24 PM
Don't let D-Rock shoot 'em and you are good. They are out there......your favorite hill has to have a few left that are roaming around. Get up there and wander around Sat then we will meet up at D's for UFC and have a few pops.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 12, 2014, 06:53:54 PM
When is this wedding? 
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: Turner89 on November 12, 2014, 07:09:39 PM
I havn't seen any fresh sign, and haven't seen or heard a bear in probably 3-4 weeks. If I were down near the river, or a creek that salmon spawn in I bet you could find them more active. But they would be very nasty :yike: :puke:
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 12, 2014, 07:09:58 PM
Never a dull moment in the pink FJ/Leprechaun world.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: h20hunter on November 12, 2014, 07:14:09 PM
Never. Stang loves us.
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 13, 2014, 10:11:48 AM
Never a dull moment in the pink FJ/Leprechaun world.  :chuckle:
i dont get it?
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 13, 2014, 10:14:40 AM
Never a dull moment in the pink FJ/Leprechaun world.  :chuckle:
i dont get it?

Go look in a full length mirror and you will see your pot o gold we lad.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: Ripper on November 13, 2014, 01:15:59 PM
Calling is probably a good option right now. That being said if you are going to sound like a dead rabbit then you can leave the fox pro at home. All you need to do is sit there real quiet. Dead rabbits make no sound.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Any bears still awake in 448?
Post by: luvmystang67 on November 14, 2014, 07:45:31 AM
Calling is probably a good option right now. That being said if you are going to sound like a dead rabbit then you can leave the fox pro at home. All you need to do is sit there real quiet. Dead rabbits make no sound.  :chuckle:

Bold strategy...  :chuckle:

I think I have too much homework anyway.  Probably staying home this weekend. :bash:
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