Post by: kglacken on March 10, 2015, 06:09:29 PM
Also, if anyone has any tips for the unit, let me know please! Hunted it a few years back but didn't have much luck as we only had a weekend to hunt.
Post by: JBar on March 10, 2015, 06:19:25 PM
Post by: justyhntr on March 10, 2015, 06:59:47 PM
Post by: BiggMayn on March 10, 2015, 09:35:28 PM
Post by: BiggMayn on March 10, 2015, 09:41:30 PM
Post by: Cap.Silver on March 10, 2015, 09:57:38 PM
Post by: BiggMayn on March 10, 2015, 09:59:58 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on March 11, 2015, 09:45:58 AM
kapowsin is a tough hunt. my wife and i had tags in 2013 and both killed bears. 4 other bears were taken by the other 148 tag holders that year.
Post by: Netminder01 on March 12, 2015, 11:30:14 AM
Post by: huntaddictsteve on March 13, 2015, 03:10:25 PM
Post by: Netminder01 on March 13, 2015, 03:12:50 PM
$375 for permit this year. Wish I knew that before putting in for the tag.
I think you can buy a $100 for spring bear only.... someone else will verify more quickly than me.
Post by: baker5150 on March 13, 2015, 03:15:27 PM
They want you to kill bears that damage their trees. But they also want you to pay to do it?
I need to buy me some timber companies.
Post by: longwalker on March 13, 2015, 04:05:56 PM
$375 for permit this year. Wish I knew that before putting in for the tag.
I think you can buy a $100 for spring bear only.... someone else will verify more quickly than me.
Yes there is a separate spring permit you can buy. I know it's around 100 but I can't be sure. And yes, once again, you should have known a permit was required before you put in. All the information is there and readily available.
Post by: h20hunter on March 13, 2015, 04:09:17 PM
Post by: Firedogg on March 13, 2015, 05:55:02 PM
So do what you can to spend every moment you can with him doing what the two of you like.
Post by: justyhntr on March 13, 2015, 06:36:39 PM
Post by: Netminder01 on March 14, 2015, 09:43:26 AM
Buy the permit and get out with your dad. Just lost my dad Feb. 15th and this hunting season is going to be a hard one without him. The permits came out the 2nd and my first thought was to call him to let him know, saw the changes for muzzle loading seasons on the east side, again my first thought was to call. This sucks.
So do what you can to spend every moment you can with him doing what the two of you like.
Great advice! I wish my Dad could go nowadays but glad he's still around.
Post by: NW-GSP on March 14, 2015, 09:51:07 AM
Post by: Netminder01 on March 14, 2015, 09:53:09 AM
What a joke! They are ripping people off!. The thing they also don't tell you is that they have guys run the bears with dogs on depredation hunts.
In Kapowsin?
I'm not sure how much that will impact the Spring hunt... :dunno:
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on March 14, 2015, 11:56:59 AM
Post by: bearbaito6 on March 14, 2015, 12:55:44 PM
What a joke! They are ripping people off!. The thing they also don't tell you is that they have guys run the bears with dogs on depredation hunts.
No they don't!! They should though!
Post by: NW-GSP on March 14, 2015, 12:58:02 PM
What a joke! They are ripping people off!. The thing they also don't tell you is that they have guys run the bears with dogs on depredation hunts.
No they don't!! They should though!
I was told this by a guy that patrols the kapowisin checking permits and looking for wood poachers.
Post by: Cap.Silver on March 14, 2015, 01:16:29 PM
I would suggest to have the lady show you on the map the entry gates as far as access points into the area when you go pick up your key - yes ,you should have your drivers license ,insurance a license plate info with you and you will have to sign release liability form . You'll be given more detailed map (don't expect too much :-) and key . If you'd like to have your dad come along - he'll have to pay the annual fee . Only your spouse and kids younger then 19 can ride with you on your pass ..... (You'd have to list their names on the form )
If you'd like I can give you the map I was given last year -where I marked few spots .
There is lot of skunk cabbage around there ,streams , dense reprod along with much thinner tree growth .
That is as much info as I can share . Maybe someone else here has something to add?
Post by: bearbaito6 on March 14, 2015, 02:33:24 PM
What a joke! They are ripping people off!. The thing they also don't tell you is that they have guys run the bears with dogs on depredation hunts.
No they don't!! They should though!
I think you were given bad info, or misunderstood. Maybe they will eventually but right now they don't
I was told this by a guy that patrols the kapowisin checking permits and looking for wood poachers.
Post by: longwalker on March 14, 2015, 05:11:06 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on March 18, 2015, 06:16:06 PM
caught this cute little guy cruisin
Post by: BiggMayn on March 19, 2015, 08:44:18 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on March 26, 2015, 08:32:24 PM
i live real nearby.
Post by: Rickyrebar on April 06, 2015, 09:17:37 PM
Post by: longwalker on April 07, 2015, 06:33:16 AM
Post by: Netminder01 on April 07, 2015, 09:08:22 AM
Post by: thurman on April 07, 2015, 11:58:39 AM
Post by: scottfrick on April 07, 2015, 03:45:01 PM
Post by: Lefty315 on April 07, 2015, 04:03:09 PM
Post by: longwalker on April 07, 2015, 04:27:24 PM
Bridge gate this last Saturday. Their out and moving :tup:
Looks like the swamp right off the main line heading back toward Paterson .I useally see a sow with cubs in there early every year
Post by: longwalker on April 07, 2015, 04:28:52 PM
Bummer the bridge gate side isn't open for the spring season.
If they ever do I'll put in for it again. But I was told they won't
Post by: Jeremy S on April 08, 2015, 10:15:11 AM
Post by: Thehowler on April 08, 2015, 10:02:47 PM
Post by: jackelope on April 09, 2015, 06:40:53 AM
Post by: longwalker on April 09, 2015, 06:53:38 AM
Don't they feed them to keep them from from peeling trees?
they do, and you would think if it was effective they would just do that and not have the damage hunt at all since that is the very definition of why there is a spring hunt to begin with on timber land. my own personal theory is there not real interested in killing many bears to begin with. on this property theirs many "escapement" areas that are closed to vehicle traffic. bears being what they are and not liking human contact cause more tree damage in those areas. opening them up to 150 tag holders to drive through there keeps the bears moving around thus not concentrating damage in one spot. only about 8 to 14 of these tags get filled every year with the trend being closer to the single digits. if they really wanted to take a certain number of bears out they would either run them with dogs or give out say 30 bait permits and there would be 30 bears killed, or what ever the number they deem fit.
its a fun hunt but you really need to know it. or get lucky on back to back days walking up the same grassy logging road with your wife and kill two bears :hello: i wont put in for it again till i draw a blues tag or they do indeed instill a bait season. if they did that you could pull a hog out of there if you know what your doing and where to bait.
Post by: fillthefreezer on April 09, 2015, 08:00:15 AM
Post by: jgoetz on April 10, 2015, 12:09:53 PM
Post by: Rickyrebar on April 14, 2015, 08:43:03 PM
Post by: Firedogg on April 14, 2015, 09:58:36 PM
Post by: justyhntr on April 15, 2015, 07:25:03 PM
Post by: jgoetz on April 18, 2015, 10:40:11 AM
I did hear 7 shots south of Camp 7 about 1 pm yesterday. Hopefully someone connected.
Post by: Igottanewknee on April 18, 2015, 11:32:10 AM
I beleive it is under 19 for the spring bear pass and I don't believe you can buy a spring pass unless you are drawn , if you want to go with you would have to buy the full season pass .
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Unless your dad is a disabled hunter.... Then all you need to do is sign a release...... No money out of pocket from you!!
Post by: Netminder01 on April 18, 2015, 01:07:48 PM
I did hear 7 shots south of Camp 7 about 1 pm yesterday. Hopefully someone connected.
7 consecutive?
Seems like a strange scenario since target practice is not allowed. Plus, 7 rounds down range for a single bear seems unusual...?
Post by: longwalker on April 18, 2015, 01:51:15 PM
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Unless your dad is a disabled hunter.... Then all you need to do is sign a release...... No money out of pocket from you!!
Disabled hunters need to purchase passes also
Post by: Rickyrebar on April 18, 2015, 09:22:51 PM
7 Shots... anyone needing 7 shots to connect doesn't deserve the privilege.I did hear 7 shots south of Camp 7 about 1 pm yesterday. Hopefully someone connected.
7 consecutive?
Seems like a strange scenario since target practice is not allowed. Plus, 7 rounds down range for a single bear seems unusual...?
Post by: dune on April 18, 2015, 10:29:11 PM
Post by: Igottanewknee on April 19, 2015, 07:30:42 AM
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Unless your dad is a disabled hunter.... Then all you need to do is sign a release...... No money out of pocket from you!!
Disabled hunters need to purchase passes also
Dad drew the tag... IF by chance he is a disabled hunter, $100 pass fo him, $0 fo his helper. All the son would need to do is sign the release..... Like my friend is doing with me. :tup:
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on April 19, 2015, 08:07:58 AM
He might be using a 243 or 425-06 it might take some lead to put it down :bdid:
Please inform me as to what is wrong with a .243 or .25-06 for black bear. Grizzly bears I understand but I would not hesitate to take a black bear with my .25-06. Probably going to do it next week if I don't use my bow.
Post by: Timberstalker on April 19, 2015, 08:11:32 AM
He might be using a 243 or 425-06 it might take some lead to put it down :bdid:
Please inform me as to what is wrong with a .243 or .25-06 for black bear. Grizzly bears I understand but I would not hesitate to take a black bear with my .25-06. Probably going to do it next week if I don't use my bow.
The only reason it "would take some lead to put it down" is because the shot placement wasn't correct.
Post by: justyhntr on April 19, 2015, 08:17:57 AM
Post by: Jeremy S on April 29, 2015, 11:53:22 AM
Post by: kglacken on April 29, 2015, 03:25:49 PM
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on April 29, 2015, 04:00:52 PM
Post by: Netminder01 on April 29, 2015, 04:39:20 PM
Great pic!
Post by: fillthefreezer on April 29, 2015, 06:02:40 PM
They are out there this is from a property minutes from the gatesas was my pic back in march :tup:
Post by: RClare1223 on April 30, 2015, 04:21:18 PM
They are out there this is from a property minutes from the gates
How many minutes? :chuckle:
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on April 30, 2015, 05:39:08 PM
Post by: scottfrick on May 03, 2015, 11:58:50 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on May 03, 2015, 12:01:39 PM
Post by: Rickyrebar on May 03, 2015, 07:10:39 PM
Post by: longwalker on May 03, 2015, 07:41:24 PM
Post by: jgoetz on May 08, 2015, 09:56:35 PM
Post by: longwalker on May 08, 2015, 10:01:34 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 12, 2015, 01:57:43 AM
Post by: longwalker on May 16, 2015, 04:17:25 PM
Post by: Lefty315 on May 16, 2015, 09:16:17 PM
Post by: longwalker on May 16, 2015, 09:18:21 PM
Post by: Lefty315 on May 16, 2015, 09:26:52 PM
Post by: longwalker on May 16, 2015, 09:55:36 PM
Post by: Netminder01 on May 17, 2015, 10:49:32 AM
Anyone else heading out there today?
Any pics of the bear shot with a bow?
Post by: RClare1223 on May 17, 2015, 11:49:05 AM
Post by: jgoetz on May 17, 2015, 06:27:34 PM
Post by: longwalker on May 17, 2015, 07:06:20 PM
Post by: longwalker on May 17, 2015, 07:18:44 PM
Post by: kglacken on May 17, 2015, 09:44:02 PM
Post by: BiggMayn on May 18, 2015, 07:53:25 AM
Post by: Netminder01 on May 18, 2015, 09:57:26 AM
Was in there on Friday. Found a really fresh peel. I missed this bear by less than a couple hours. Some poo with fur in it. About the size of a cow pie. Decided to come back to the area I had seen the peel in later in the afternoon as it was right near a clearcut. Was planning to see if I could call something out of the timber. I parked about 100 yds from the dead end where I found the peel. As I was climbing out of my truck a brand new red Chevy 1500/2500 passes me and proceeds to the end of the road and parks. Really buddy?! Hats of to you to being a complete tool!
I saw that guy too; he ripped past me in a hurry mid afternoon. Older red chevy lifted a few inches?
Post by: jgoetz on May 18, 2015, 02:51:53 PM
Post by: longwalker on May 18, 2015, 03:12:20 PM
As bad as it can be it's still head and shoulders above anywhere else when it comes to gen season around here
Post by: Netminder01 on May 18, 2015, 03:24:27 PM
I was in there Friday. This was probably around 2:30 on Friday. And it was a brand spanking new Chevy. Kind of a dick move by that guy if you ask me.
That wasn't the guy I saw yesterday...
Post by: MikeC on May 20, 2015, 05:27:47 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 20, 2015, 11:19:47 PM
Post by: liljozie495 on May 21, 2015, 01:50:15 PM
Post by: Netminder01 on May 21, 2015, 05:21:24 PM
Seems odd that someone can kill a bear, then arrow one a few days later when I've only seen one bear ever up there and rode my bike 100+ miles. Whats the trick?
Hey Duck - I'll probably be spending time in there this weekend. I'm a newb to the area but have a few places that looked good last weekend and got some 411 from Longwalker too! PM me if interested.
Post by: Netminder01 on May 25, 2015, 10:39:49 AM
I've not seen a single bear; OK sign (just OK), decent # of blacktail does and watched a nice 5x? elk high in the timber for about 45 minutes.
Post by: Rickyrebar on June 04, 2015, 09:11:09 PM
Post by: BiggMayn on June 04, 2015, 09:24:28 PM
Post by: Netminder01 on June 05, 2015, 10:09:06 AM
I'm open for skipping out of work one - or a few days during next week or the week after since my Weekends are full. If anyone wants to team up, let me know.
Post by: liljozie495 on June 06, 2015, 04:48:30 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on June 06, 2015, 05:24:37 PM
Post by: jgoetz on June 07, 2015, 11:16:02 AM
Post by: fishnelk on June 07, 2015, 07:43:38 PM
This is a very tough hunt especially since they feed the bears on the other side of the river that is closed to us. :bash: Not cool... It's getting to be crunch time and we are not sure what to do now. We have torn up these hills high and low, mainly low the past 3 weeks or so and barely any trees peeled at all. Were going to keep at it.
Post by: trophyhunt on June 07, 2015, 08:02:11 PM
So i have put in about 20 days so far in this Spring bear hunt and have seen 3 bears total and only know of 1 bear taken and that's the 3 legged 2 year old cub...The reports of past results show how few bears are killed with this tag, it's a tough hunt.
This is a very tough hunt especially since they feed the bears on the other side of the river that is closed to us. :bash: Not cool... It's getting to be crunch time and we are not sure what to do now. We have torn up these hills high and low, mainly low the past 3 weeks or so and barely any trees peeled at all. Were going to keep at it.
Post by: Romulous on June 07, 2015, 08:43:54 PM
So i have put in about 20 days so far in this Spring bear hunt and have seen 3 bears total and only know of 1 bear taken and that's the 3 legged 2 year old cub...
This is a very tough hunt especially since they feed the bears on the other side of the river that is closed to us. :bash: Not cool... It's getting to be crunch time and we are not sure what to do now. We have torn up these hills high and low, mainly low the past 3 weeks or so and barely any trees peeled at all. Were going to keep at it.
Keep your head up I have put about the same amount of time in hunting the Lincoln unit I have seen a mother and a cub could have taken each but obviously I didn't also saw a juvenile running down the road but I do not travel with loaded firearms in the vehicle nor do I shoot off the road I also have a big Bore that has showed up on the trail camera three different times along with two other pairs that have showed up once on the same trail camera have not had the opportunity to see and these animals in person. I have tried calling to know avail and I guess the only thing I can do is sit and wait I know I'm in a good area because the trail cams show the Bears showing up but it's a long long long wait. Ironic thing is I have scouted other areas and saw sign bear tracks mainly but haven't had any cameras out in those areas the place I do have my cameras at I have never seen any tracks but I did see a big Poo. early in the season. Truth be told I missed running into a bear at said location by one hour via trail cam evidence. Somebody on the Lincoln thread told me to keep my head up but this is a tough hunt and it sure made me feel better. So keep your head up this is a tough hunt
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Post by: BiggMayn on June 07, 2015, 10:21:59 PM
Post by: MikeC on June 08, 2015, 01:29:20 AM
Post by: MuzzyGirl13 on June 09, 2015, 02:23:23 PM
Post by: Netminder01 on June 09, 2015, 02:31:09 PM
I know i pulled a spring bear tag and have seen lots n lots of sign but has anyone actually seen any bears other then the 3 tags that have been filled?
If you've seen "lots of sign" that's more than me. I've seen one freshly peeled tree some fresh scat but that's it. A few clear cuts have been hit hard for the bears searching for bugs but I would not say that I've seen "lots" of sign at all and not seen a single bear. This is my first year in this unit so plenty of other guys have way more experience in Kapowsin than I do.
I'll be back at it for the evening hunts as many days as I can muster until the season closes next week.
Post by: Thehowler on June 09, 2015, 07:30:37 PM
They seem to always be moving on to other areas.
Post by: Crunchy on June 09, 2015, 07:40:52 PM
Post by: fishnelk on June 10, 2015, 12:03:00 PM
3 legged 2 year old cub? Actually an older Boar and the gentleman that killed it was with a bow. He also helped a friend of his get a bear in the unit and another acquaintance shot a bear in there as well. That's 3 that I've seen pictures of....
If there has been 3 bears taken, then the hunters are not reporting their activity. Hancock only knows of 1 bear that has been killed and reported. There is a separate hunting report that has to be done for Hancock too. When I asked Clyde the security guard about the 3 legged bear he said "oh ya i know that bear, he walks the main line all the time. He was really young, maybe 2 year cub." That's out of his mouth, not mine. Bottom line is, they feed the bears on the north side of the river to cut down tree ripping over there. That's not fair to us hunters on the south side of the river with permits. But whatever, i am going after work at night everyday this week and I will see what i can do.
Post by: thurman on June 10, 2015, 06:17:11 PM
:yeah:3 legged 2 year old cub? Actually an older Boar and the gentleman that killed it was with a bow. He also helped a friend of his get a bear in the unit and another acquaintance shot a bear in there as well. That's 3 that I've seen pictures of....
If there has been 3 bears taken, then the hunters are not reporting their activity. Hancock only knows of 1 bear that has been killed and reported. There is a separate hunting report that has to be done for Hancock too. When I asked Clyde the security guard about the 3 legged bear he said "oh ya i know that bear, he walks the main line all the time. He was really young, maybe 2 year cub." That's out of his mouth, not mine. Bottom line is, they feed the bears on the north side of the river to cut down tree ripping over there. That's not fair to us hunters on the south side of the river with permits. But whatever, i am going after work at night everyday this week and I will see what i can do.
I heard of 2 bears that weren't reported and are being looked into
Post by: Thehowler on June 10, 2015, 08:15:36 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on June 10, 2015, 08:31:50 PM
Post by: Jeremy S on June 11, 2015, 12:03:11 PM
Post by: fishnelk on June 11, 2015, 04:41:20 PM
bottom line is guys, the kapowsin spring bear tag sucks. It's not that I want more competition for the better tags, but why do you guys apply for that tag? It's no secret the success rate is bad, they keep you out of the best area and you have to buy a pass to hunt it. You have to buy a pass to help them protect their trees and reduce the number of bears, which if they really wanted the bears reduced they would ease up the rules on the spring bear hunt. The fact that they give out 150 tags is a joke, it makes a guy think there is a ton of bears. If you could bait like they do, in the closed areas, then you could make a good hunt out of it. Some guys that spend a bunch of time in the area know where they could find bears, but even they might have a hard time killing bears every year. Sorry to be so negative but, every year we hear about the same thing in there.
EXACTLY my thoughts!!! :yeah:
Post by: BiggMayn on June 11, 2015, 04:43:19 PM
I learned my lesson...never putting in for it again.
Post by: Netminder01 on June 12, 2015, 08:31:21 AM
My mentality is different since I was already committed to the Kapowsin lease before I pulled Spring Bear - the more difficult it is, the more I'm interested and the more it draws me in to keep trying. We'll see how I feel in a year.
I was out there last night and ran into a nice guy who was hunting different stands down low with both his kids (son & daughter). He told me, he''s been hitting hard for 12 days straight and not seen a thing. I was in there late last night and finally came across some good fresh sign w/ decent quantity. I had planned on last night being my final hunt but I might head out tomorrow. :IBCOOL:
Bonus last night was watching a beautiful, mature 5x5 elk in full velvet feed across a clear cut. I had a fair amount of regret after leaving my camera in my backpack in the truck - the lighting was amazing and he had no idea I was so close. Bummer but it was still a great looking elk.
Post by: BigBullDreamer11 on June 13, 2015, 07:27:09 AM
Post by: MuzzyGirl13 on June 13, 2015, 08:49:34 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on June 13, 2015, 09:08:40 AM
Post by: BigBullDreamer11 on June 13, 2015, 09:36:05 AM
Post by: Netminder01 on June 13, 2015, 12:21:19 PM
Post by: BigBullDreamer11 on June 13, 2015, 01:01:15 PM
Post by: fishnelk on June 15, 2015, 09:47:58 AM
Has anyone asked why they don't let you hunt that side? Really makes no sense to me, if they have bear numbers they want taken, why close the area with more bears? Seems incredibly stupid? If it's to protect the elk that are birthing, won't taking bears help them out more? I don't know why they close it, just wondering why?
So i talked to Randy ( Operations Manager) at Hancock about this as i also drew the tag and was so pissed about this North side/South side stuff... He said they do it to cut down the tree ripping on the north side of the river only. Every bear tears up 12-14 trees per year. He said since they feed them, those numbers are down to 2-3 trees per bear. So the question i posed to him was "Why dont you open both sides then?" His answer... We dont want to.... :bash:. I said look Randy, you want us hunters to help you as a timber company you need to give us fair shake at everything, otherwise dont ask for help. The bears go from south side to the north to feed, they are not stupid animals... His response to that you ask? "We have not seen a significant increase in our bait on the north side of the river. We have not seen more than 5 bears at a time on our cameras at each bait station!" That answer started to piss me off so I left the conversation.....
Post by: Netminder01 on June 15, 2015, 10:31:38 AM
Here's the part the really made me lose sleep Saturday night. There was one spot I've wanted to check out but have seen rigs parked there every single day I've been in this unit. Saturday evening we came across a few people at this location. We stopped and asked how it was going.
One of the guys came over and said he had shot a bear @ 9:30am Saturday from 50 yards with his 7mm but could not find it. He had a few friends in looking all day and they were packing up to head home and give it another shot yesterday (Sunday) am. Nice guy - we chatted for a few minutes then headed out. Had I come across him earlier in the day, I would've offered to help.
Here's the part that has caused me to lose sleep and just break any focus. He stated they had seen.... 14 bears that day. WTH??!! 14 bears in a single day??!!! His friend (one of the guys helping him search) had killed one in there on Memorial Day. All I've been able to mutter in a lucid state as I was hiking around Gifford Pinchot NF yesterday was "FOURTEEN Bears in one day??!!".
Apparently they're concentrated in certain area and although I didn't talk to the Operations Manager or logging crew - and assuming they actually saw 14 bears in one day, I'll feel better about checking this location out this fall.
Fourteen. :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:
Post by: fishnelk on June 15, 2015, 11:58:30 AM
If you are talking about the area i think you are i have been back there and the road ends about 200 yards down past the gate, if we talking about the same area.
Post by: Netminder01 on June 15, 2015, 12:13:39 PM
14 bears!!!!!? A 1 and a 4? BS!!!!
If you are talking about the area i think you are i have been back there and the road ends about 200 yards down past the gate, if we talking about the same area.
I should've asked if he was a HuntWA member because I just couldn't believe it... but kinda do. At the least they shot 2 bears in there the past few weeks. It's the best report I've heard all season.
Post by: trophyhunt on June 15, 2015, 12:17:03 PM
Post by: justyhntr on June 15, 2015, 09:35:50 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on June 15, 2015, 09:37:54 PM
Randy said 12-14 trees per year per bear ? Wow , then I found a small area on the north side that must be holding 5 bear because there was at least 50 trees peeled . There will be a very large area of dead trees next year , guess the feeding isn't working .Like others have said , when they open the north side for spring bear then I will start aplying again . On another note , a freind of mine has had 2 cameras stolen on the north side ,we're in 12-15 miles and off the beaten path , guess it's time to start locking them up .
Bears can damage that many trees a day.
Post by: grundy53 on June 15, 2015, 09:44:07 PM
Randy said 12-14 trees per year per bear ? Wow , then I found a small area on the north side that must be holding 5 bear because there was at least 50 trees peeled . There will be a very large area of dead trees next year , guess the feeding isn't working .Like others have said , when they open the north side for spring bear then I will start aplying again . On another note , a freind of mine has had 2 cameras stolen on the north side ,we're in 12-15 miles and off the beaten path , guess it's time to start locking them up .I've had a couple cameras stolen in there too.
Post by: Rickyrebar on June 15, 2015, 09:48:21 PM
This was my second time in there for spring bear, the results are similar, a lot of sightings early, then dwindles off to nothing about as quick as it started. I think once they come out they are pretty bold until they figure out there are hunters in them there hills, then they turn into vampires.
My uneducated opinion.
Post by: RClare1223 on September 13, 2015, 05:25:10 PM
3 legged 2 year old cub? Actually an older Boar and the gentleman that killed it was with a bow. He also helped a friend of his get a bear in the unit and another acquaintance shot a bear in there as well. That's 3 that I've seen pictures of....
I just saw the 3 legged bear on rugged justice! Looks like someone was cheating!
Post by: cowboycraig on September 13, 2015, 05:42:03 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on October 01, 2015, 07:56:44 AM
3 legged 2 year old cub? Actually an older Boar and the gentleman that killed it was with a bow. He also helped a friend of his get a bear in the unit and another acquaintance shot a bear in there as well. That's 3 that I've seen pictures of....
I just saw the 3 legged bear on rugged justice! Looks like someone was cheating!
I knew that guy was cheating. No way people go smacking bears consistently without bait with a bow up there. I just didn't want to call people out on here
Post by: kglacken on October 01, 2015, 05:09:02 PM
:yeah::yeah:3 legged 2 year old cub? Actually an older Boar and the gentleman that killed it was with a bow. He also helped a friend of his get a bear in the unit and another acquaintance shot a bear in there as well. That's 3 that I've seen pictures of....
I just saw the 3 legged bear on rugged justice! Looks like someone was cheating!
I knew that guy was cheating. No way people go smacking bears consistently without bait with a bow up there. I just didn't want to call people out on here
Post by: Thehowler on October 01, 2015, 06:49:08 PM
Post by: Thehowler on October 02, 2015, 06:45:44 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on October 02, 2015, 10:00:47 PM
Post by: Thehowler on October 03, 2015, 03:06:37 AM
So I wonder with 150 permits going out, how many animals were taken legally?
This was the forth year hunting spring bear for me and the first year not at least seeing a bear. Spent quite a bit of time walking grassy roads and calling.
Post by: rasbo on October 03, 2015, 05:02:16 AM
Seems odd that someone can kill a bear, then arrow one a few days later when I've only seen one bear ever up there and rode my bike 100+ miles. Whats the trick?get off the bike and go into the jungle where the bears are,that property is loaded with bears...
Post by: Duckslayer89 on October 03, 2015, 06:44:49 AM
Seems odd that someone can kill a bear, then arrow one a few days later when I've only seen one bear ever up there and rode my bike 100+ miles. Whats the trick?get off the bike and go into the jungle where the bears are,that property is loaded with bears...
Did you not see this bear was taken over bait rasbo?
Post by: jgoetz on October 07, 2015, 04:52:32 PM