Post by: luvmystang67 on March 11, 2015, 07:14:46 AM
D-Rock, I know you didn't draw, so please stay out of the winner's lounge. There's a place for you, it just not here (but the bar would be a good place to start). :chuckle:
Post by: luvmystang67 on March 11, 2015, 07:32:07 AM
Post by: Ripper on March 11, 2015, 07:47:56 AM
Post by: gallion_t on March 11, 2015, 07:58:27 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on March 11, 2015, 08:17:03 AM
Note: You're not allowed to drive across the Spada dam, even if your key opens the gate. Also, the alarms scare bears anyway.
Post by: h20hunter on March 11, 2015, 08:20:08 AM
Post by: grundy53 on March 11, 2015, 08:23:35 AM
Post by: h20hunter on March 11, 2015, 08:34:33 AM
Post by: saylean on March 11, 2015, 08:46:56 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on March 11, 2015, 08:55:23 AM
Just so happen to have this little nug on my deskstop still.
Thanks H20. Let the hunt planning BEGIN!
Gallion, it appears that so far it is just the two of us ... queue song.
Post by: h20hunter on March 11, 2015, 08:57:04 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on March 11, 2015, 08:57:20 AM
Well, which fellow Hunt-WA members do I have to assist/compete with in the Monroe unit? We can share intel and hopefully bring that success rate of this hunt up a little. The last time I drew there were 2 bears taken in the entire season. It'd be great to see at least 10 of the 25 tags filled.:stup:
D-Rock, I know you didn't draw, so please stay out of the winner's lounge. There's a place for you, it just not here (but the bar would be a good place to start). :chuckle:
Post by: gallion_t on March 11, 2015, 09:29:41 AM
As far as I understand it the process is I kind of wait around until I am contacted about getting a key and the map for the area. After that its time to start putting the miles on.
Post by: luvmystang67 on March 11, 2015, 09:33:09 AM
Thanks guys. That will all be very helpful.
As far as I understand it the process is I kind of wait around until I am contacted about getting a key and the map for the area. After that its time to start putting the miles on.
That has been my experience in the past.
For now, you can familiarize yourself with the map and the gate entrance points and use some aerial maps to familiarize yourself with the road system if you aren't already. Keys wont work at EVERY gate location, but it could be worth driving around and locating the gates visually so you know where your options are (if you had time for that).
Usually the bears aren't out until mid May, but this year they could be out earlier. If you had to find a time to concentrate your time on actual hunting it'd be in the second half of the season, not the first. :twocents:
Post by: h20hunter on March 11, 2015, 09:35:30 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on March 11, 2015, 09:37:53 AM
Post by: gallion_t on March 11, 2015, 09:48:18 AM
I really appreciate every ones helps and suggestions so far.
Post by: h20hunter on March 11, 2015, 09:51:05 AM
2013 Spring Bear, Monroe.
Post by: Ripper on March 11, 2015, 10:23:46 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on March 11, 2015, 10:46:00 AM
Post by: gallion_t on March 11, 2015, 12:36:27 PM
Post by: romaknows on March 11, 2015, 05:40:02 PM
I really want to try and call one in to archery range .
Post by: luvmystang67 on March 12, 2015, 07:00:52 AM
I also drew :tup: I would be more than happy to share on what and where I find( its my backyard).
I really want to try and call one in to archery range .
Lofty goal, welcome. AND THEN THERE WERE 3 (Hunt-Wa ers)
I actually thought Hunt-WA would have more of the take than this, but 3 is better than none. And, at least D-Rock didn't get one.
Post by: luvmystang67 on March 12, 2015, 08:29:31 AM
2013: 20 Hunters out of 25 Tags Issued, 4 Bears Taken
2012: 21 Hunters out of 25 Tags Issued, 2 Bears Taken (including yours truly)
2011: 13 Hunters out of 25 Tags Issued, 1 Bear Taken
2010: 19 Hunters out of 24 Tags Issued, 7 Bears Taken
2009: 20 Hunters out of 25 Tags Issued, 9 Bears Taken
2008: Information not Available
2007 and Earlier: Hunt appears to not have existed.
Post by: gallion_t on March 12, 2015, 01:57:59 PM
Either way its not going to change my efforts. I've been hoping to draw this tag for 3 years now. I'm going to put in as much effort as I can. Especially since it will be my first bear.
Post by: h20hunter on March 12, 2015, 02:00:45 PM
Post by: gallion_t on March 12, 2015, 02:57:27 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 12, 2015, 03:08:51 PM
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Post by: sled on March 12, 2015, 07:12:23 PM
The most important thing I learned was that If you shoot, shoot again fast as you can. Don't count on the first shot, even if it hits the ground :tup:
Post by: Griz231 on March 12, 2015, 08:00:25 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on March 12, 2015, 08:15:17 PM
Post by: grundy53 on March 12, 2015, 08:43:25 PM
I will take anyone that drew to all stangs favorite spots.I'll bring my packboard.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on March 12, 2015, 08:47:14 PM
I will take anyone that drew to all stangs favorite spots.
What's up with this lovers quarrel between you two lately? :dunno:
Kiss and make up will ya.
Post by: luvmystang67 on March 13, 2015, 04:23:45 PM
I will take anyone that drew to all stangs favorite spots.
What's up with this lovers quarrel between you two lately? :dunno:
Kiss and make up will ya.
I just returned my 2 person tree stand :yike:
ONLY because i got another one for cheaper. I'm thinking about buying a backup, just in case. A 2 person tree stand for $70 is hard to beat.
D-Rock is just bitter because the last time he shot a bear on his own (without my firearm's assistance and hunting guidemanship) was before he met me in 2012. He knows hes nothing with out me.
With that being said, he's one h*ll of a bear corpse packer for being a little guy and I'd gladly have him on any hunt.
My dad drew Monroe area. This will be our first spring bear we've done. Really Looking forward to the experience!
Glad to hear Griz, I think thats good enough to call it 4 Hunt Wa members. Not bad. Maybe we should get together mid season for a drink and to talk about how things are going. :dunno:
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The most important thing I learned was that If you shoot, shoot again fast as you can. Don't count on the first shot, even if it hits the ground :tup:
To address the last note on here, between D-Rock and myself we have slung a lot of bullets at bears. If I have learned anything from our together adventures, it is that you REALLY need to keep shooting until you see them down and even if they do go down, be sure you keep the gun ready on them just in case they pop back up again. They're tough as nails and tracking them in the dark is terrifying. I really want to bring my 6.5 Grendel out, but I think bigger bullets are preferable to smaller ones, even in rapid succession. Therefore, I'll be bringing my .375 out and keep my .45 on my side with a flashlight mounted for personal protection when I inevitably end up tracking one in the dark with D-Rock (thanks buddy).
Post by: h20hunter on March 13, 2015, 04:27:47 PM
You fellas need to sling a little less and make the one you do count :chuckle: :dunno:
Stang is right....D-rock can only kill elk ( and deer) , for bear, he is nothing without Stang. Can't believe the texts I get sometimes.....sheesh.
Drink mid season? Please.....before! Gotta look at maps, talk about past bears, plan!!!! C'mon.
Post by: sled on March 13, 2015, 06:08:54 PM
Two bears, two bullets, total tracking time between the two: 2 minutes, total distance traveled: 12 feet.. Lol h20. I assure you I am not out slinging bullets. I shoot quite often. I am simply saying take another shot if given, bears are tough, and it sucks to have one get away, but it happens and no one is proud of that.
You fellas need to sling a little less and make the one you do count :chuckle: :dunno:
Stang is right....D-rock can only kill elk ( and deer) , for bear, he is nothing without Stang. Can't believe the texts I get sometimes.....sheesh.
Drink mid season? Please.....before! Gotta look at maps, talk about past bears, plan!!!! C'mon.
On the other hand I did finish the season with two bears tagged, and a cougar :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on March 13, 2015, 06:10:43 PM
Post by: sled on March 13, 2015, 06:36:31 PM
For sure. It's the two love birds I'm referring to. It's hard to shoot while holding hands you know.ohhh. Lol. I'm sure it would be.
Post by: whackmaster on March 13, 2015, 07:15:27 PM
I will take anyone that drew to all stangs favorite spots.
Sounds good D-Rock I know two guys that drew Monroe tags :chuckle:
Post by: ghostshell on March 15, 2015, 07:40:57 AM
Well, I meant "have available to"
all good..... took it the wrong way i suppose.... seemed kinda cocky, not my style. must have been in a mood that morning because usually what people write is that writing and could care less. either way good luck.....
Post by: dune on March 16, 2015, 08:23:06 AM
Post by: gallion_t on March 16, 2015, 03:32:28 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 16, 2015, 03:40:24 PM
Post by: kckrawler on March 16, 2015, 05:58:52 PM
Post by: gallion_t on March 16, 2015, 06:10:59 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on March 16, 2015, 07:51:09 PM
This is my second time drawing this tag
How did last time work out for you?
Post by: dune on March 16, 2015, 09:27:45 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on March 16, 2015, 10:43:43 PM
I drew in 2012 and Spent 20 days chasing after a bear with a 6 inch track but no luck :bash:
I also drew in 2012 and burned a lot of fuel. I did end up getting one. I like driving around though so I'm not super upset about the fuel expense. I was super excited because it was the first bear I'd ever even seen in the woods alive. :tup:
Post by: dune on March 17, 2015, 10:16:28 AM
Post by: Ripper on March 17, 2015, 10:35:18 AM
There is a fund raiser on March 21 at the Summit Brewery 1830 Bickford Avenue - Snohomish, WA on March 21. They are introducing a new beer, Freedoms American Pale Ale. It goes from 12:00 noon until 10:00 pm. Come on out and enjoy a beverage or two, not enough to impair your driving of course, and help out a good cause. All proceeds from beer will go to the SFS org.
Pick a time that you all want to meet, bring your maps, pic's, other info and support a great cause. It's a win win for all. I will see yo there.
Post by: gallion_t on March 17, 2015, 12:38:15 PM
Post by: dune on March 20, 2015, 01:25:09 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 20, 2015, 01:29:25 PM
Post by: dune on March 20, 2015, 01:55:58 PM
Post by: grundy53 on March 20, 2015, 02:37:34 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 20, 2015, 02:38:29 PM
Post by: grundy53 on March 20, 2015, 02:42:44 PM
Here Droopy.......here boy.......
Not heading up there this weekend. I just checked that camera recently no sign of him. I'll be pulling a camera from behind a different gate and exploring another.
Post by: dune on March 20, 2015, 03:47:06 PM
Post by: romaknows on March 20, 2015, 03:55:55 PM
Just got the permit today :IBCOOL:
Me too!, I scouted a little bit on monday and did not find any fresh sign. I will put up 3 or 4 cameras this weekend and see if I can't get one on film early.
Post by: D-Rock425 on March 20, 2015, 04:06:35 PM
Post by: dune on March 20, 2015, 06:41:46 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 22, 2015, 11:36:11 AM
Post by: grundy53 on March 22, 2015, 12:11:19 PM
Well fellas, checked the cams and have no bears moving yet. Good sign though, plenty of grass and won't be surprised if we catch a few on cam any time now.
The Cam I went to check yesterday was stolen :bash: :bash: :bash:.
Post by: Griz231 on March 22, 2015, 12:41:33 PM
Well fellas, checked the cams and have no bears moving yet. Good sign though, plenty of grass and won't be surprised if we catch a few on cam any time now.
The Cam I went to check yesterday was stolen :bash: :bash: :bash:.
That sucks!
Little trick I've been doing is taking one of my dead cams and mounting it normal then putting the working one up high. You'll get your shots and maybe catch the theif too.
Post by: dune on March 22, 2015, 03:38:57 PM
Post by: timberghost72 on March 25, 2015, 07:22:14 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on March 26, 2015, 08:04:47 AM
Hopefully we see a high success rate this year, sounds encouraging.
Post by: h20hunter on March 26, 2015, 08:12:22 AM
Post by: h20hunter on March 26, 2015, 08:18:57 AM
Post by: kckrawler on March 26, 2015, 10:10:56 AM
do you remember when the meeting was last time? I'm getting antsy.
Last years meeting was on Saturday, April 12th in Mill Creek :tup:
Post by: luvmystang67 on March 26, 2015, 10:37:18 AM
Post by: h20hunter on March 26, 2015, 10:40:57 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on March 26, 2015, 10:50:12 AM
Them you have to give your tag to pouty drock.
H20... just not a helpful guy today. :bash:
Post by: gallion_t on March 26, 2015, 02:52:46 PM
Post by: kckrawler on March 26, 2015, 05:28:48 PM
What happens if you miss the meeting? Last time I was drawn there was no meeting. If its a saturday meeting, I'll be out of town I believe.
You can pick your packet up anytime after the meeting...same location.
Post by: dune on March 27, 2015, 09:17:50 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on March 30, 2015, 06:20:13 AM
that's right give it to me!Them you have to give your tag to pouty drock.
H20... just not a helpful guy today. :bash:
Post by: luvmystang67 on March 30, 2015, 07:06:25 AM
Post by: gallion_t on March 30, 2015, 07:11:55 AM
Post by: dune on March 30, 2015, 08:47:03 PM
Post by: dune on April 03, 2015, 08:45:11 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 03, 2015, 08:46:31 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 03, 2015, 08:49:25 AM
Was out last week checking things out. Didn't see any sign but know of one source, reliable as well, that has seen one sow with cubs moving around. I think you guys will be off to a good season.
Shooting a sow with cubs... is bad. So what if I shoot a cub? :drool: :sry:
(i'm just kidding, thats what D-Rock does) :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on April 03, 2015, 08:50:36 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 03, 2015, 09:12:16 AM
:fire.: :cue:
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 03, 2015, 09:20:48 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 03, 2015, 09:24:46 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 03, 2015, 09:47:31 AM
No joke....if you shoot a cub or just a standard drockbear we could roast the whole thing. That could be pretty awesome.:nono:
Post by: gallion_t on April 06, 2015, 07:27:53 AM
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on April 06, 2015, 08:05:15 AM
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Post by: h20hunter on April 06, 2015, 08:07:52 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 06, 2015, 09:04:29 AM
Lifesize cub mount would be awesome.i want one in my bathroom holding the toilet paper roll.
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Post by: dune on April 11, 2015, 07:30:55 AM
Post by: Turner89 on April 11, 2015, 12:27:29 PM
Post by: Griz231 on April 11, 2015, 03:03:45 PM
Post by: sled on April 14, 2015, 07:48:26 PM
If anyone gets one down near sultan, and needs a hand, pm me, and I'll help if I can. I also know of a spot that may be good during the early weeks. Good luck!hes not joking around! I also can help Monroe hunters as well.👍
Post by: Griz231 on April 14, 2015, 08:20:40 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 14, 2015, 11:06:40 PM
Post by: dune on April 15, 2015, 05:35:34 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 15, 2015, 03:58:13 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 15, 2015, 04:01:15 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 15, 2015, 04:44:54 PM
Where's all the opening morning bears? :dunno:where's your bear? Oh yeah "I'm not hunting until next week maybe Tuesday"
Post by: sled on April 15, 2015, 05:08:16 PM
Look for grass and skunk cabbage. I will be out tomorrow and good luck. Grass for sure! I hunted a lot of areas with cabbage last year and never found any that had been fed on.
Everything I saw was grass until they started peeling trees about mid May.
Post by: dune on April 15, 2015, 08:34:44 PM
Post by: gallion_t on April 16, 2015, 03:24:06 PM
Post by: dune on April 17, 2015, 07:06:21 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 17, 2015, 07:45:52 AM
C'mon now....share the details!
Post by: gallion_t on April 17, 2015, 07:53:08 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 17, 2015, 08:04:12 AM
Post by: dune on April 17, 2015, 08:08:39 AM
Post by: Griz231 on April 17, 2015, 08:23:56 AM
My call was missing from my backpack and getting late i have kissed the back of my hand for dogs never bears 30sec in he was at full on charge shot over him :bash:
I didn't really think calling would work well in the spring due to them grazing on grasses etc. evidently I was wrong.
We went out Opening afternoon. Saw some scat but no bears. Just a couple deer.
Post by: h20hunter on April 17, 2015, 08:33:04 AM
I would for sure do some calling. Get those boars fired up with cub distress! I bet there is a book around here somewhere that will talk about calling in the spring...... :chuckle:
Post by: dune on April 19, 2015, 11:22:20 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 19, 2015, 01:25:15 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 19, 2015, 02:26:03 PM
Bears are moving shot at one last nightlet's get back to this statement.
Post by: dune on April 19, 2015, 03:41:17 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 19, 2015, 04:01:53 PM
Post by: whackmaster on April 19, 2015, 05:03:12 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 19, 2015, 05:23:22 PM
Post by: dune on April 19, 2015, 05:43:42 PM
Post by: whackmaster on April 19, 2015, 06:12:44 PM
Seriously who does that. :dunno:anyone that hunt's
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 19, 2015, 07:27:14 PM
Post by: gallion_t on April 20, 2015, 07:22:06 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 20, 2015, 07:32:23 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 20, 2015, 07:38:22 AM
Post by: dune on April 20, 2015, 10:40:21 AM
Post by: Griz231 on April 20, 2015, 10:42:46 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 20, 2015, 10:44:03 AM
Post by: Griz231 on April 20, 2015, 10:45:14 AM
You can walk and check your cams anytime that you would normall have access. Just don't be hunting bears or take your vehicle.
That's what I thought but wasn't 100% sure.
Thanks.
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 20, 2015, 11:08:40 AM
You can walk and check your cams anytime that you would normall have access. Just don't be hunting bears or take your vehicle.
That's what I thought but wasn't 100% sure.
Thanks.
Dont forget to bring a valid hunting license and a gun for yotes if you're walking in. :twocents:
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 22, 2015, 08:09:05 AM
Still, it was nice to get out and burn some fuel.
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 22, 2015, 08:16:39 AM
Post by: dune on April 22, 2015, 10:51:46 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on April 22, 2015, 07:52:08 PM
Post by: sled on April 22, 2015, 08:38:56 PM
Here's a little one that started out life wrong. Already got the collar of shame on. He's been a bad boo-boo in his youth. Anyway, since he has a collar on I thought it would bring back some memories Drock... ;)pretty bear.
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 23, 2015, 06:10:48 AM
Post by: gallion_t on April 23, 2015, 07:30:41 AM
Post by: gallion_t on April 23, 2015, 07:32:29 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 23, 2015, 07:43:19 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 23, 2015, 07:44:25 AM
Question on the cubs for the masses, those guys look pretty big. I have to assume they're not this years cubs and will be peacin' out here pretty quick. Do they hang around momma for a few weeks before they branch off on their own or will these ones be with her all summer?
Post by: gallion_t on April 23, 2015, 07:50:44 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 23, 2015, 07:53:17 AM
Gallion.....nice pics......Time to clear a spot at the end past the camera and get set up man.
Post by: gallion_t on April 23, 2015, 08:24:38 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 23, 2015, 08:26:20 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 23, 2015, 08:41:01 AM
I also drew :tup: I would be more than happy to share on what and where I find( its my backyard).
I really want to try and call one in to archery range .
Lofty goal, welcome. AND THEN THERE WERE 3 (Hunt-Wa ers)
I actually thought Hunt-WA would have more of the take than this, but 3 is better than none. And, at least D-Rock didn't get one.
Post by: gallion_t on April 23, 2015, 08:45:50 AM
Nice.....maybe snip a few fresh branches to make sure your outline is broken up....spray a little scent killer and just sit tight!
I trimmed some on the way out last night to make it a little easier to be stealthy getting in and out. Unfortunately ill be turkey hunting this weekend and wont be able to get back out until Monday or Tuesday at the earliest.
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 23, 2015, 03:31:06 PM
Post by: grundy53 on April 23, 2015, 03:34:28 PM
Thanks for posting.Probably kick them out in June when she goes into heat.
Question on the cubs for the masses, those guys look pretty big. I have to assume they're not this years cubs and will be peacin' out here pretty quick. Do they hang around momma for a few weeks before they branch off on their own or will these ones be with her all summer?
Post by: dune on April 24, 2015, 07:07:41 AM
Post by: Ripper on April 25, 2015, 09:31:15 PM
Post by: dune on April 25, 2015, 09:46:39 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 27, 2015, 07:47:19 AM
Post by: kodiak 907 on April 27, 2015, 08:06:41 AM
Come on ya'll, I wanna see some dead bears!
Go to the skagit winners lounge. There is a dead one over there
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on April 27, 2015, 08:10:03 AM
Come on ya'll, I wanna see some dead bears!
Go to the skagit winners lounge. There is a dead one over there
Because they are out hunting, not spending time in the lounge. :chuckle:
Post by: dune on April 27, 2015, 10:09:37 AM
Post by: Ripper on April 27, 2015, 10:49:44 AM
Post by: Griz231 on April 30, 2015, 09:34:50 AM
Oh well....moving on. We set up in a clear cut and called for about an hour with nothing. Just not in the right spot. What are all your thoughts on areas to set up? Are open clear cuts ok, or should we be more in the timber?
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 30, 2015, 09:51:10 AM
I've never had success bear calling, but that it what I would do if I did right now.
Hoping to go out tonight to give it another shot.
Also, you eventually get to the point where you put trail cameras in places where you hope even people wont find them. I've got python locks on all of mine and I bolt them to the tree with a lock box now. I've had 2 stolen. The first one hurts the most (along with the unknown about what footage it may have captured that you didn't get to see). I haven't had one stolen in a while, but in the general bear area I've had two taken.
Who is available tonight to help me pack out when I shoot one? Willing participants must have a side arm and flash light to track wounded bears if my history is any indication of the future. No bigger rush than tracking wounded black bears in the dark. Its like those nightmares where a ghost is around but you can't see it and it wants to get you. :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on April 30, 2015, 10:04:18 AM
Post by: gallion_t on April 30, 2015, 10:09:55 AM
Post by: dune on April 30, 2015, 10:11:33 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 30, 2015, 10:36:30 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 30, 2015, 10:43:00 AM
I'm down to help anyone that needs a hand as well and will be in the area. Probably also around the Lake Roesiger area this evening.
If I hear gunshots that sound like bear shots I'll check the thread to see if anyone needs a hand.
Post by: dune on April 30, 2015, 10:44:40 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 30, 2015, 11:05:12 AM
That's great my area all to myself :tup:
With 25 tags total, I"m not sure that more than 5 of us will be out this evening anyway. Its a heck of a lot of area for that many. I doubt we'll see each other.
If I see one you'll hear me shoot. I'm going to keep shooting until I hear the death moan.
Post by: Ripper on April 30, 2015, 11:10:00 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 30, 2015, 11:19:56 AM
Post by: gallion_t on April 30, 2015, 11:27:31 AM
Post by: Ripper on April 30, 2015, 11:30:25 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 30, 2015, 11:36:25 AM
Post by: dune on May 02, 2015, 07:37:34 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 02, 2015, 07:52:34 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 02, 2015, 07:53:28 AM
Post by: dune on May 02, 2015, 08:03:57 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 03, 2015, 11:31:23 AM
I've seen some peels and poop, people might say that bears had been there. I think someone is messing with me and is leaving them around the woods like an Easter egg hunt just to watch me burn gas.
Going to change the oil in the car and start up my new $299 generator today and then go hit it. Might go check the index gate... just because I haven't been up there yet. Has anyone checked the small area near mt loop hwy?
Post by: dune on May 03, 2015, 11:36:19 AM
Post by: ghostshell on May 03, 2015, 03:13:23 PM
Post by: dune on May 03, 2015, 05:32:55 PM
Post by: gallion_t on May 04, 2015, 08:08:14 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 04, 2015, 08:30:53 AM
Its hard for me to hunt in places where I could hunt in August because I feel like having the key, I need to take advantage of the area. I've been places that I will NEVER walk to, I promise. Especially due to lack of wildlife (where are the deer?!?).
I'm still pretty confident, maybe I shouldn't be.
I've taken YEARS off of the life of my truck driving the crappy roads and burned through 1 t-rex worth of gas so far.
Post by: Ripper on May 04, 2015, 11:29:08 AM
Post by: dune on May 04, 2015, 11:41:34 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 06, 2015, 01:09:33 PM
Post by: gallion_t on May 06, 2015, 01:54:51 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 06, 2015, 01:55:18 PM
Post by: gallion_t on May 07, 2015, 07:08:29 AM
Post by: dune on May 07, 2015, 07:26:54 AM
Post by: dune on May 07, 2015, 07:28:08 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 07, 2015, 08:04:43 AM
Glad to hear you've seen one Gallion... I thought there was just a person out there with a poop caulking gun and a bear paw stamp...
Post by: gallion_t on May 07, 2015, 08:53:06 AM
Post by: gallion_t on May 08, 2015, 08:26:22 AM
1) they are starting to move more and the hunting should start picking up
2) I am starting to understand how to hunt them a little better and spend my time looking the correct areas
or
3) I have just gotten really luck the last 2 days.
I feel option 3 is probably the case with maybe a little bit of option 1 in there. Hopefully it all comes together here soon.
Post by: h20hunter on May 08, 2015, 08:27:42 AM
Post by: gallion_t on May 08, 2015, 10:24:02 AM
Post by: dune on May 08, 2015, 10:27:33 AM
Post by: dune on May 09, 2015, 04:40:50 AM
Post by: ghostshell on May 09, 2015, 05:49:01 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 09, 2015, 06:38:43 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 09, 2015, 07:19:15 AM
Stang and I had a late night. Flat tire on the way out. Then a busted Jack but we beat it back together with rock like cavemen. Managed to Jack truck up then set it down on logs to get another bite with a halfway functioning Jack. Made it but didn't get home until about 1130.
Hmmm date night ran a little late, the ole I got a flat tire excuse. Was daddy waiting on the front porch when you got him home? :chuckle:
Post by: kevinlisa06 on May 09, 2015, 08:23:34 PM
Post by: bigelk1030 on May 09, 2015, 11:58:01 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 10, 2015, 05:42:35 PM
Post by: sled on May 10, 2015, 06:09:33 PM
Post by: saylean on May 10, 2015, 06:25:41 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 10, 2015, 10:17:33 PM
Post by: ghostshell on May 10, 2015, 11:49:18 PM
Post by: dune on May 11, 2015, 05:30:24 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 11, 2015, 05:35:37 AM
Got the black jack fox pro "thing" goin. Half an hour in and nothing so far. I did get one on the cam that I'll try to post tonight. (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F05%2F10%2F15fb347cb8b43a1a90c2bbce69ea8d93.jpg&hash=df1a4d0cc7a52c60494bad40de4b9bf2a064a88a)what cam?
Post by: Ripper on May 11, 2015, 08:20:48 AM
Post by: gallion_t on May 11, 2015, 08:32:19 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 11, 2015, 09:52:54 AM
Post by: gallion_t on May 11, 2015, 10:15:53 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 11, 2015, 10:39:05 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 12, 2015, 10:05:26 PM
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Post by: sled on May 12, 2015, 10:28:05 PM
Well I've had quite a night so far. I was not really feeling lucky but thought I'd give it a shot. Checked some of my favorite clear cuts and right before dark located a bear. Fortunately for her, she had reproduced last year and had 2 cubs in tow. As I was driving back, pleased with my evening, I got a flat. Which was fine because after my flat the other day I was ready with a floor jack and two spares. Except, the spares that I thought would fit my Chevy half ton truck are somehow a smaller hole pattern, even though they are both 6 lug. They are from the Cadillac version of the trailblazer I think. So now I'm stuck up behind lake roesiger, waiting for drocks cousin, dinker, for a spare of his. Thankfully I have cell service to keep me company and to get help. Two blown tires in a week? It's like they're trying to make this road as impassible as possible 😒pm sent
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Post by: dune on May 13, 2015, 05:34:57 AM
Post by: gallion_t on May 13, 2015, 06:52:37 AM
Well I've had quite a night so far. I was not really feeling lucky but thought I'd give it a shot. Checked some of my favorite clear cuts and right before dark located a bear. Fortunately for her, she had reproduced last year and had 2 cubs in tow. As I was driving back, pleased with my evening, I got a flat. Which was fine because after my flat the other day I was ready with a floor jack and two spares. Except, the spares that I thought would fit my Chevy half ton truck are somehow a smaller hole pattern, even though they are both 6 lug. They are from the Cadillac version of the trailblazer I think. So now I'm stuck up behind lake roesiger, waiting for drocks cousin, dinker, for a spare of his. Thankfully I have cell service to keep me company and to get help. Two blown tires in a week? It's like they're trying to make this road as impassible as possible 😒
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Last time i was up that direction a week and a half ago I got a flat too. Sliced the tire to the point I had to replace it. I'm planning on being up there tomorrow and hopefully the bad luck ends.
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 13, 2015, 08:05:51 AM
1) I saw a bear, they exist, it was a very average bear and would've done just fine. The cubs were cute to watch and hopefully I get rewarded by one of those running across me when they're grown (and huge).
2) I've got a bear on my camera, different road, same general area. Does this look like a sow to you? The face seems to say sow to me, but I'm not great at bear ID. Size is always hard, but it looks to be on the + side of average.
3) Lets talk tires/wheels for a second. For all you "old timers" on here, you don't need to tell me how dumb I am. I've got it. Now I'm trying to help others be not dumb.
When you see 2009 tahoe tires on a 1998 chevy pickup, that does not mean the 1998 pickup tires fit the 2009 tahoe. Similarly, not all GM 6 lugs are created equal. The 6 lug rims on the trailblazer have a smaller hole pattern than the 6 lugs on the yukon, even though they sort of seem like they should be the same. Now lets talk tire size. Looking at 2009 tires on older cars, I assumed that if anyone showed up with a chevy wheel from 1992 to now, i'd be fine, even though the old wheels were 16" and I have 17". Well, with my "super performance rear disc brakes" (stock), the 16" rim does not fit over my caliper. I will say, that we were able to turn the steel 16" rim around and mount it inside out and crawl home, and yes the hub was in full contact with the wheel, I wasn't just running on studs. So, boys and girls, check your spares before you get in there, and just because you see tires go one way, doesn't mean they'll go the other. Had I not had the z71 brakes or just had drums, it may not have been a problem at all.
A biggest thanks to Dinker, but also Sled and D-Rock as well for offering or helping to put me in contact with help. Couldn't have made it without you guys, especially Dinker. Sled is a great example of why I love this forum. I'm constantly impressed by the generous offers and selflessness of others towards people they don't even know. Thanks Hunt-WA and those individuals.
Post by: dune on May 13, 2015, 08:10:14 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 13, 2015, 08:33:53 AM
Post by: dune on May 13, 2015, 09:11:55 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 13, 2015, 09:43:02 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 13, 2015, 10:29:14 AM
Post by: gallion_t on May 14, 2015, 07:13:04 AM
Sow In Heat, Sow Grunts, Cub Distress, Growls, Fawn Distress, Coyote Howls, Jack Rabbit, Cottontail, Woodpecker, Rodent Squeaks
I was thinking either fawn in distress or cub in distress, but feel like sow in heat could work as well.
Post by: h20hunter on May 14, 2015, 07:28:49 AM
Post by: dune on May 14, 2015, 07:32:23 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 14, 2015, 07:34:28 AM
Quick +1 for discount tire. Both tires were destroyed. Because I bought the $20 full warranty thing on all tires, they were replaced for free. I have to buy the $20 deal again, but not bad for 2 new tires. Would've cost me $280 before tax and other fees otherwise.
Post by: gallion_t on May 14, 2015, 09:43:12 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 14, 2015, 12:03:20 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 14, 2015, 01:48:19 PM
good tires are priceless. I've had real good luck with Coopers. I buy them at Performance tire in Marysville. They have always treated me well and their prices always beat Les Schwaub on comparable tires.
I challenge your tires to this road...
Its sharp shale on top of hard packed base. Its like knives sitting on concrete facing every which way and I'm driving over them... $20 a tire is starting to add up though... along with gas.
Post by: kckrawler on May 14, 2015, 07:41:20 PM
Post by: ghostshell on May 14, 2015, 08:55:35 PM
Post by: dune on May 14, 2015, 09:28:39 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 15, 2015, 05:44:02 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 15, 2015, 07:24:43 AM
I'm not saying that Coopers would never get damaged, I'm just saying for me they have proven to be good quality and reliable. I'm pretty sure I've driven the road in question, but it sounds like it is worse now.
Just giving you a hard time.
I'm not sure I know anything about grading roads, but it seems to me that you're not going to have a whole lot of luck grading a road that is hard packed 3" shale... Those things are like knives sitting on top of assault. It doesn't seem that bad, but two flats on brand new tires within a week are what I'm looking at as evidence.
I'm more irritated that when I bought the tires.. I was like "how about those 10 ply tires... I drive a lot of forest roads" and they said "no, that is way overkill for your truck and what you're doing". Well, they had to replace what were 2 basically new tires that would've normally cost me $280 with their warranty program. I'm not sure if this hurts me more or them more. I'm now a Discount Tire fan, aside from not buying the tires that I knew I should have bought...
Up on top the road is fine, the first couple miles up the hill are pretty bad. Need a few more log trucks going up and down to pack it down, problem is the logging trucks up top are going out the other direction, so there's not much traffic in my problem area.
Taking the girlfriend out tonight, we'll see how much hunting gets done.
Post by: gallion_t on May 15, 2015, 07:28:46 AM
Oh and I made it out of there without a flat. the road seems to be getting a little better than it was a week and a half ago, but still not great.
Post by: h20hunter on May 15, 2015, 07:31:34 AM
Gallion...been back to the flamingos or rocks? I'm thinking of heading out Sunday to do some yote calling and cam checking by the rocks.
Post by: gallion_t on May 15, 2015, 08:25:09 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 15, 2015, 08:27:49 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 15, 2015, 08:28:32 AM
This differs from deer and elk where they can be napping in a clearcut and then wake up from seemingly nowhere and are right in front of you. :twocents:
Post by: dune on May 15, 2015, 10:33:09 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 15, 2015, 10:06:07 PM
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Post by: Skyhigh on May 16, 2015, 06:56:50 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 16, 2015, 09:13:21 AM
Monroe camp gate lock worked great for me yesterday.
It was there and looked like it ought to work. Tried the code about 10 times, tried it backwards just in case... rolled the wheels all the way around... nothing. Let me know if anyone heads up there today with success.
Thanks,
-Stang
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 16, 2015, 10:05:40 AM
Monroe camp gate lock worked great for me yesterday.
What's the code so luvy can get in?
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 19, 2015, 10:39:19 AM
Not sure if it was a friendly joke or someone who would've stolen the cam if it hadn't been locked down.
Either way, there wasn't anything on that one so I moved it.
As far as bears go, I went out last night. Saw one old buck that didn't look like he'd make it to the fall. Must have no teeth left and sounded like he was hacking. Starvation must be a heck of a way to go. Going to head out again tonight and see how I can do. The lock on Monroe Camp is a little shady and I'm afraid that I might not be able to get out, so might be headed somewhere different. Last night I avoided Monroe Camp because I didn't want to get locked in.
I'm getting the itch though, next one I see might get the bullet, regardless of size (no, I'm still not shooting a sow with cubs, dont worry).
Post by: gallion_t on May 19, 2015, 11:10:00 AM
Ill be heading out tonight to check my cam and put out my other one as well. Hopefully I can find something moving.
Post by: Turner89 on May 19, 2015, 06:33:05 PM
I think the waiting and watching is valuable. Its amazing how loud they are. I think if its quiet (low wind), you can look over a clearcut for 15 minutes and just listen. Bears are just not great at being quiet. I guess they're about as clumsy as we are in a clearcut (big feet, big stomachs). The ones I saw the other day in the cut were super noisy. Makes me more confident in a 15 minute clearcut sit.:yeah: that's how I hunt them. Kick back in place I know they are hitting, and listen. They always sound a lot bigger than they are. :chuckle: I've been woke up from some pretty awesome power naps :chuckle:
This differs from deer and elk where they can be napping in a clearcut and then wake up from seemingly nowhere and are right in front of you. :twocents:
Post by: h20hunter on May 20, 2015, 07:21:00 AM
Someone found one of my cams and gave it the bird.... :chuckle:
Not sure if it was a friendly joke or someone who would've stolen the cam if it hadn't been locked down.
You know....we got a thread for that.....put it up on the "people on cams" thread.
I'd really really like to help haul/skin a bear out this weekend. Please...somebody get 'er done.
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 20, 2015, 07:32:44 AM
Post by: gallion_t on May 20, 2015, 07:41:40 AM
After checking that cam i ran over to Cambels ground and did some looking around. Saw one nice sized bear with a good coat... about 100 yards from a bait barrel. Needless to say he lived to see another day. After that I walked a couple old roads and glassed some cuts with nothing. I did find a promising place to put out the other cam. Hopefully when I get back from vacation both cams will have bears on them regularly and I can sit on them and have one come in.
Post by: h20hunter on May 26, 2015, 09:09:06 PM
Post by: Turner89 on May 26, 2015, 09:12:21 PM
Post by: sled on May 26, 2015, 09:37:48 PM
:tup: I was just getting on to see if anyone has got it done yet.:yeah: :tup:
Post by: sled on May 26, 2015, 09:40:18 PM
Rumor is a Monroe bear is down.if any help is needed by the lucky hunter I can help tonight.
Feel free to pass on my number!
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 26, 2015, 10:07:25 PM
Post by: sled on May 26, 2015, 10:12:00 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 26, 2015, 10:18:17 PM
Post by: sled on May 26, 2015, 10:27:02 PM
All on videocant wait to see it!
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 27, 2015, 02:51:38 AM
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Post by: TheSkyBuster on May 27, 2015, 05:45:52 AM
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Post by: dune on May 27, 2015, 07:46:08 AM
Post by: grundy53 on May 27, 2015, 08:17:53 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 27, 2015, 08:40:27 AM
Sounds fun nice bear guysit was fun work this morning not so much.
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 27, 2015, 08:57:28 AM
Sounds fun nice bear guysit was fun work this morning not so much.
Dont wrap you hand around the lathe. :sry:
Post by: Ripper on May 27, 2015, 09:29:14 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 27, 2015, 09:59:17 AM
Excellent! I'm happy for you Stang. :tup: Now lets see some more pics and hear a good story. :dunno:tell them the story about how bad @$$ I am packing out bears.
Post by: Ripper on May 27, 2015, 10:42:01 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 27, 2015, 10:47:47 AM
I feel like this story is a little less exciting than some, so I'll drag it out a little.
I've spent a lot of days up in the woods. Most of them are up behind the gate at the end of Monroe Camp Rd. I really didn't see a lot of activity early in the season. Just one set of fresh peels and I can count on one or two hands the number of poo piles I saw. I had one bear on my cam in my usual fall hunting spot, but pretty slim pickins.
I spent a lot of evenings after work up in the woods, D-Rock came on many of them. Dinker was there for one or two. My girlfriend came on one. Had a good time looking around, saw some strutting grouse which was pretty cool. Saw some people stealing rocks in a Subaru... but I figured they were so terrified when they saw me they'll probably not be doing that again (who steals rocks?). I bought the extended tire warranty at Discount tire and used it ($280 worth of new tires on that warrant for $20 a tire). Thanks to Dinker and D-Rock for helping me out of some tight spots a few times on that road, which is better now, probably in large part to me.
The first bear I saw was a sow with cubs, way back on the Monroe Camp gate about 15 miles or so. It was a real pretty clearcut, fun to watch them. The second bear I saw I assume was a boar. I saw it with my gf while hunting towards the north end of Lake Roesiger at a different gate. We had a wine and movie night planned and were on a huge hill. I opted out of shooting that one due to the significant rub on its butt and implications for my relationship. I was beginning to regret not shooting that one, but hoped the bear gods would look down on me and give me an opportunity at something larger as a result of my patience.
Bring in... last night. D-Rock and I went up the Monroe camp road again. They've recently blocked off many of the clearcuts I used to check by car. There was one walk that I hadn't done yet but wanted to try up there. We walked probably a half mile or so in and out and saw more piles of bear poo than I had seen the entire year. I REALLY expected to see whatever bear was living there. I was a little sad as we walked out and back to the truck. I told D-Rock, "you know how you always want to recheck places you've already seen bears, even though they're never really in the same spot twice... I'm going to do that to you". We drove back to where I'd seen the sow with the cubs and I was explaining to him where I was and pointing to where I had seen her. At the end of my finger I spotted a bear! NO WAY! Pretty much in the same spot. (Yes, saw him from the truck). Glassed it quickly and assumed it was probably the sow with cubs again... but I couldn't find the cubs. It didn't look very big.. and then it would come out of the grass and look okay. I figured it was time and had D-Rock record the shot on the video camera. I walked up the road and found a good rest and waited for this guy to pop out.
You would think it would be hard for a bear to hide in a wide open clearcut, but that is probably the same reason we thought he was small, the vegetation is just thick this time of year and bears just aren't that tall at the back. He walked out and gave me a broadside shot at probably ~100 yards. I stuck my 123 grain 6.5 Grendel AMax through the heart and out the other side. He tumbled, got up, ran 40 yards and expired. I did fire an additional hail mary as he was running, but missed and it turns out it was unnecessary.
Fortunately there were roads above and below this clearcut, but the bear was too big to haul out on a stick like our usual neanderthal method. Skinned it out in the field and quartered it up for the short haul back to the truck (only about 200 yards through a clearcut and downhill). Still, a minor pain.
I would've preferred it died on the road, why don't animals understand road hunting better? :chuckle:
Pretty good bear, very glad I waited. Its at home in the meat cooler and the hide and head are in the freezer. Has a nice fluffy coat and will probably just tan this one as I have a shoulder mount and a rug already in process. :tup:
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 27, 2015, 10:51:09 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 27, 2015, 10:56:34 AM
D-Rock - for helping haul, holding legs, videoing, fixing flats, staying up late, bringing me bug spray when bear cleaning, taking photos and general love and support :o
Dinker - for saving my butt when I had a flat and two spares that didn't fit :tup: (this is huge)
Learning:
You may disagree, but this is what I'm taking as mental note for myself
1) There are too many roads to simply walk grassy roads looking for spring bears. Most grassy roads didn't even have any poop on them. I don't love this method for the spring season
2) Bears in clearcuts are not like deer. They don't hide and stand up after 2 hours of watching. They move, they're noisey. They have big feet and are short. You'll hear them. You don't need to watch a clearcut for hours like you do for deer and elk, all you need is a quiet evening and cup your ears and listen. If you dont see anything for 15-20 minutes, move on.
3) There's no rhyme or reason to where a bear really wants to be during the spring. Everyone I saw wasn't even eating, they were just roaming around, seemingly in continuous motion, being curios or something. The places they were didn't even have food....
4) When you see bears somewhere, there might be other bears that like the same place. This seems to be true for this small sample size and the road D-Rock and I call the "Bear Road" in our Fall location. There have been like 5 bears killed on the quarter mile Bear Road. Nothing super special about it, except that bears congregate there.
5) You need to aim further forward and higher than you think you do, especially if you're used to shooting deer. I tried to aim higher and further forward than I really would have naturally liked to do (deer/elk hunter style) and I hit the heart... Maybe thats just my way of coping, but it seems to work and hold true for me. Every time I aim like i'm shooting deer or elk, I hit too far back and low.
From DFW, 7 bears have been killed at Skagit so far, and this is the first Monroe one.
Post by: bear hunter on May 27, 2015, 11:19:48 AM
Post by: Ebell on May 27, 2015, 11:20:41 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 27, 2015, 11:32:46 AM
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Post by: Ripper on May 27, 2015, 12:02:04 PM
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Post by: luvmystang67 on May 27, 2015, 08:33:46 PM
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 27, 2015, 08:41:10 PM
congrats.... had a chance at a great bear saturday, but opted not to shoot.is there a reason for not shooting?
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 27, 2015, 08:45:16 PM
Nice bear for sure! When do we get to see the video? Love seeing animals taken with the "Black Rifles" :tup:yeah hurry up with the video already. Shouldn't be anything to edit my video skills are second to none.
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 27, 2015, 08:46:20 PM
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Post by: Turner89 on May 27, 2015, 09:19:49 PM
Looks like you have a walk in cooler?...I want one.
Post by: Turner89 on May 28, 2015, 07:28:40 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 28, 2015, 10:40:58 PM
When do we get to see the video? :)
When I get a chance to work on it a little. Maybe Sunday or early next week, I have class all weekend and am doing assignments for that and I've got a bear to cut up... 8)
Don't get too excited though, if you've ever seen anyone shoot a bear from on top of a clearcut, this is about that exciting... Its not super far, it doesn't roll far, and it runs out of the picture behind a hill. I give it a B- on "Excitement of Hunt". The part you miss is how excited i was when I walked up on it and realized how big it was!
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 29, 2015, 05:36:00 AM
Post by: dune on May 29, 2015, 05:43:12 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 01, 2015, 07:49:44 AM
In any case (don't get too excited, its not that good) here's the 2015 Spring Bear vid...
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 01, 2015, 07:57:55 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 01, 2015, 08:00:10 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 01, 2015, 08:04:13 AM
I know for Pork we used to say you lost 30% from live to hanging, beef 40% and lamb/sheep 50%.
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 01, 2015, 01:10:40 PM
Post by: kckrawler on June 01, 2015, 01:12:47 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 01, 2015, 01:13:46 PM
Post by: X-Force on June 01, 2015, 01:17:30 PM
6.5 Grendel :tup: Nice choice
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 01, 2015, 02:52:30 PM
Post by: Buckmark on June 01, 2015, 03:06:38 PM
I don't know what you people are talking about I'm an excellent vidcam dude.Is that what your wife tells you :dunno: :chuckle:
Good job, love that stang is all giddy and nervous when you guys are waiting to see if he is down... :tup:
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 01, 2015, 03:20:46 PM
I don't know what you people are talking about I'm an excellent vidcam dude.Is that what your wife tells you :dunno: :chuckle:
Good job, love that stang is all giddy and nervous when you guys are waiting to see if he is down... :tup:
Prior to this DRock and I were 2/2 in chasing my bears in the dark through thick brush with personal defense weapons in hand and spotting at under 20'. One was fortunately dead... one wasn't :yike:
Hence my new approach to bear hunting... shoot until they stop moving and even then don't trust them. That is why you hear the second shot... :sry: (a miss)
Post by: gallion_t on June 02, 2015, 08:49:44 AM
I got back from vacation last night so I should be able to start hitting it again this week. Hopefully they're out cruising these days and I can get lucky and stumble on one in a clear cut rather than running across a road.
Post by: dune on June 02, 2015, 10:11:31 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 02, 2015, 10:45:17 AM
I want to see more.
I've got 52 lbs of cleaned meat going into pepperoni and summer sausage, add some pork fat, reduce some moisture, not sure what I'm goign to end up with, but I'm hoping for 50+ lbs of cured meats!
Post by: gallion_t on June 02, 2015, 11:23:37 AM
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Post by: luvmystang67 on June 02, 2015, 12:34:03 PM
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Post by: luvmystang67 on June 02, 2015, 12:58:12 PM
I like how you put it in the pets and animals category. I can just imagine someone trying to watch videos of cats and stumbling on this.
That is YouTube's own classification. I didn't select it. I also made it unsearchable, so you basically have to have the link to find it. :tup:
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 08, 2015, 07:37:33 AM
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Post by: gallion_t on June 11, 2015, 07:42:43 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 11, 2015, 07:49:13 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 11, 2015, 08:12:03 AM
I'll even help pack if I'm home. I've got nothing big going on this weekend and have a backpack. :tup:
Post by: gallion_t on June 11, 2015, 08:32:44 AM
Post by: dune on June 11, 2015, 10:18:17 AM
Post by: gallion_t on June 11, 2015, 11:10:12 AM
Nice. If you make it to my cams they have been set to video for a few weeks....will probably be quite a bit to sort through. I'm planning on heading out Sunday for a bike ride, cam check. Have an area planned out yet?
No, no plans for Sunday as to where to go. I could certainly head out that direction if you want to head out for a bit.
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 11, 2015, 11:21:27 AM
Post by: dune on June 11, 2015, 12:41:25 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 11, 2015, 01:05:13 PM
Going sat leaving home at 330 am :tup:
Bears dont even wake up until about 9.... :chuckle:
Post by: ghostshell on June 11, 2015, 02:21:39 PM
Post by: dune on June 11, 2015, 03:48:10 PM
Post by: dune on June 13, 2015, 08:13:23 PM
Post by: Turner89 on June 13, 2015, 08:24:38 PM
Saw a baby he may have been 20 lbs i dont think I would have found much if I would have shot him :chuckle:are you still out hunting ?
Post by: Turner89 on June 13, 2015, 08:29:17 PM
Post by: dune on June 14, 2015, 05:25:36 AM
Post by: dune on June 14, 2015, 09:50:35 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 15, 2015, 09:00:11 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 15, 2015, 09:06:27 AM
Post by: Buckmark on June 15, 2015, 09:06:57 AM
Nobody other than stang shot a bear in Monroe? Oh dear God this will make his head big! I'm going to have to hear about this forever now.Just from this site, i am sure other bears were taken by non HW members.. :twocents:
His head cant get much bigger, he already looks like a bobble head :chuckle:
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 15, 2015, 10:01:12 AM
Nobody other than stang shot a bear in Monroe? Oh dear God this will make his head big! I'm going to have to hear about this forever now.Just from this site, i am sure other bears were taken by non HW members.. :twocents:
His head cant get much bigger, he already looks like a bobble head :chuckle:
2/2 on Spring Bears... I am so good I even passed on one that I could've taken. :chuckle:
I did contact WDFW because I wanted to be "The Best", but it sounds like one other non-HuntWA member did get a bear in Monroe. Still, I'm pretty amazing.
Looking at successes over the last few years for the 25 tags issued:
2015: 2 (one of which was mine)
2014: 4 Bears
2013: 4
2012: 2 (one of which was mine)
2011: 1
2010: 7
Basically, I've killed ~17% of the Spring bears taken in the Monroe unit over the last 4 years. :IBCOOL:
:kneel:
Post by: Buckmark on June 15, 2015, 10:21:51 AM
You are doing something right though... :tup:
Post by: gallion_t on June 15, 2015, 10:34:57 AM
Thank you to everyone that offered tips and insight for this hunt. I certainly appreciate it.
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 15, 2015, 10:40:47 AM
Wasn't D-rock with you both times? Maybe he is the Bear whisperer?? :dunno:
You are doing something right though... :tup:
Here's the major difference... I had an opportunity without D-Rock and waited for him. Basically I allowed him to be there with me.
More importantly, ask DRock when the last time was that he killed a bear without my bullets in it. :chuckle: I think it may have been 2011.
Gallion, please kill one tonight, otherwise I'll just be up here on my high horse alone. :llam:
Post by: X-Force on June 15, 2015, 10:46:42 AM
Basically, I've killed ~17% of the Spring bears taken in the Monroe unit over the last 4 years. :IBCOOL:
:kneel:
:chuckle: :tup:
Post by: Turner89 on June 21, 2015, 09:51:56 AM
:tup: my son and I are responsible for another 17% :chuckle: 8)Nobody other than stang shot a bear in Monroe? Oh dear God this will make his head big! I'm going to have to hear about this forever now.Just from this site, i am sure other bears were taken by non HW members.. :twocents:
His head cant get much bigger, he already looks like a bobble head :chuckle:
2/2 on Spring Bears... I am so good I even passed on one that I could've taken. :chuckle:
I did contact WDFW because I wanted to be "The Best", but it sounds like one other non-HuntWA member did get a bear in Monroe. Still, I'm pretty amazing.
Looking at successes over the last few years for the 25 tags issued:
2015: 2 (one of which was mine)
2014: 4 Bears
2013: 4
2012: 2 (one of which was mine)
2011: 1
2010: 7
Basically, I've killed ~17% of the Spring bears taken in the Monroe unit over the last 4 years. :IBCOOL:
:kneel:
Post by: Ripper on June 22, 2015, 10:57:55 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 22, 2015, 11:22:45 AM
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:tup: my son and I are responsible for another 17% :chuckle: 8)
We're going to have to start offering a Monroe Spring Bear clinic for beer... :brew:
Post by: Turner89 on June 28, 2015, 09:32:00 AM
Post by: Ripper on June 29, 2015, 10:45:31 AM