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Title: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: elkrack on April 21, 2015, 01:18:44 PM
Headin out friday morning with the old man to see if i cant give old yogi a dirt nap.  :IBCOOL: Cant wait!!!!!

Saturday saw a cinnamon and was she was packing 2 one year old cubs. One of the was blonde as blonde gets and the other was black. Sunday i missed a nice bear  :bash:. Hopefully be heading back in a couple weeks
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: CAMPMEAT on April 21, 2015, 01:39:46 PM
Let know where you're gonna be. Maybe my wife will kick me outta da house for awhile.
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: elkrack on April 21, 2015, 01:56:32 PM
Im actually gonna be in your neck of the the woods. Im staying at a guys place
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: bowhunterforever on April 21, 2015, 02:12:19 PM
Good luck
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: Slimdog350 on April 21, 2015, 02:16:48 PM
Good luck!! I'll be in 121 this weekend trying to do the same thing!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: elkrack on April 21, 2015, 02:22:55 PM
Good luck slim :tup:
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: robodad on April 21, 2015, 02:31:48 PM
Buddy of mine just returned from that area turkey hunting and said he ran into a patch of hair that was bear hair but not black bear then ran into border patrol and confirmed a sow and two cub grizzles runnin around !!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: CAMPMEAT on April 21, 2015, 02:35:40 PM
Buddy of mine just returned from that area turkey hunting and said he ran into a patch of hair that was bear hair but not black bear then ran into border patrol and confirmed a sow and two cub grizzles runnin around !!




If that's true, I have not heard that from any Border Patrol Agent I know. That would be all over the county if that was true. Not arguing, but just doesn't sound right.
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: elkrack on April 21, 2015, 03:56:51 PM
 :yeah:
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: robodad on April 22, 2015, 09:01:48 PM
Buddy of mine just returned from that area turkey hunting and said he ran into a patch of hair that was bear hair but not black bear then ran into border patrol and confirmed a sow and two cub grizzles runnin around !!




If that's true, I have not heard that from any Border Patrol Agent I know. That would be all over the county if that was true. Not arguing, but just doesn't sound right.

Just the message I heard, Maybe ask around when your out and about up there and verify. The area was near Danville !!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: Ridgeratt on April 22, 2015, 09:12:43 PM
Buddy of mine just returned from that area turkey hunting and said he ran into a patch of hair that was bear hair but not black bear then ran into border patrol and confirmed a sow and two cub grizzles runnin around !!




If that's true, I have not heard that from any Border Patrol Agent I know. That would be all over the county if that was true. Not arguing, but just doesn't sound right.

Just the message I heard, Maybe ask around when your out and about up there and verify. The area was near Danville !!

I know on My side of the river they have some poster's up saying you might find some!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: huntnnw on April 22, 2015, 10:39:08 PM
sow and 2 cubs in unit 105 last year
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: Jester052 on April 23, 2015, 11:12:39 AM
Good luck out there
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: Katmai Guy on April 23, 2015, 11:31:14 AM
Was over there weekend before last and was not much sign and no grass.  Headed back first weekend in May hopefully.  Goodluck!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: elkrack on April 23, 2015, 02:57:33 PM
I've had two bear sightings by the guy im staying with so hopefully there's more sign. Good luck katmai :bdid:
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: trophyhunt on April 23, 2015, 03:12:41 PM
I've had two bear sightings by the guy im staying with so hopefully there's more sign. Good luck katmai :bdid:
best of luck to you, remember, shoot the one with small ears! If those ears look big, it's a small bear.  Have fun and let us know when u put one down!! Tell your pops I said hi!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: RadSav on April 23, 2015, 03:32:10 PM
Remember to take a shot gun and at least one turkey tag.
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: elkrack on April 23, 2015, 03:52:33 PM
Will do trophy! Yeah he had a couple turkeys in his yard :tup:
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: CAMPMEAT on April 23, 2015, 04:25:15 PM
The grass is coming up, trees sprouting and there are a ton of ground rats.
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: elkrack on April 23, 2015, 07:53:25 PM
Thats music to my ears camp :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!
Post by: CAMPMEAT on April 23, 2015, 08:14:57 PM
Thats music to my ears camp :IBCOOL:



I figured some would like that info.....hopefully it will work.
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated)
Post by: elkrack on April 27, 2015, 01:08:37 PM
Thanks campmeat for the pointers :tup:
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated)
Post by: CAMPMEAT on April 27, 2015, 01:29:55 PM
Thanks campmeat for the pointers :tup:



You driving a big ol' truck with a headache rack ?
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated)
Post by: elkrack on April 27, 2015, 01:41:08 PM
No. a black f150
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated)
Post by: CAMPMEAT on April 27, 2015, 03:20:44 PM
No. a black f150




Roger......
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: elkrack on May 19, 2015, 12:09:00 PM
My wife and i headed out Sunday evening for Sherman which made for a long drive. We arrived at our campsite around 1:30am and instead of pitching our tent we threw our foam pads in the back seat of my extended cab which turned out to be not so comfy! After a very long night of tossing and turning trying to get comfortable 5:30am finally came. I got everything ready and she tells meshe is going to stay sleeping in the back which i thought was pretty funny cause the road was a little bumpy. After 15 minutes of driving I spotted a bear which woke her up real quick. The bear was looking right at us at 220 yards. It seemed to have a good sized head and the ears looked small and after looking at it for 5 or so i tell my wife it looks like a decent oneshe says SHOOT IT!!!(this is my wifes first hunting trip so she wanted some action ). So i found a good rest and dropped the bear in its tracks. My wife was pretty funny after i shot i could tell she was nervous and excited all in oneand this being my first i was pumped!!! Walking up on a bear is a liitle different than a deer or elk, i took an angled approach rather than right at it. When i got to the bear i learned what ground shrinkage meant. She ended up being a small sow (3years old i would guess) but that didn't damper me to much it was my first just not what i thought it was when i shot. One thing i noticed was thebig log i thought she was next to was actually 10 yards behind her so that is something to watch for next time. Judging bears is obviously a tough task and something that im gonna need to work on for next time.I walked back down to the truck to get my knife and the wife to get the bear dressed out and she was a sight to see walking up the hill. She still had her purple one piece footy pajamas on with neon pink nike shoes. Never had been on a kill before my wife was a little timid on being around when i started in but it didn't take long and she was asking what's that O what is that! It was a great trip for both of us and im thinking she is my knew good luck charm!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: Timberstalker on May 19, 2015, 12:17:57 PM
That's a great bear!  I wouldn't worry one bit about the size of it.  Awesome work.
You killed an average bear. 
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: BULLBLASTER on May 19, 2015, 12:45:21 PM
Nothin wrong with that bear at all!  :tup:
so many people think 350 lb bears are everywhere and they just arent.
Great first bear!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: RadSav on May 19, 2015, 12:51:07 PM
Seldom does an animals size equate to the hunting experience when the wife and I are together.  We have both taken some good animals, but the ones we remember most are average animals in spectacular moments together.  Sounds like it was a good experience for the both of you.  And a nice bear to boot!  Congratulations :tup:

Hope you got a nap before heading home.  That drive is daunting even with a good nights sleep!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: trophyhunt on May 19, 2015, 12:52:40 PM
Congrats bud! That is awesome, so very happy for you!  These guys are very much right, good bear and that is the average killed.  Don't you just love walking up on bear??  Isn't that your first bear??  I'm very happy for you, good job!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: elkrack on May 19, 2015, 01:09:28 PM
Thanks guys that is my first trophy
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: trophyhunt on May 19, 2015, 01:32:19 PM
Thanks guys that is my first trophy
sweeeeeet, your first bear ! Even better, congrats again.  Now that you have sometime on your hands you can post Jamie's goat hunt video??!!!??!!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 19, 2015, 01:58:28 PM
Ya shudda taken a picture of your wife too....
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: elkrack on May 19, 2015, 02:28:27 PM
O those pics may surface! Just depends how long i wanna sleep on the couch!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: cedarriver on May 19, 2015, 02:40:10 PM
 Lol Camp meat is right we need pics of this pink footed Purple bunny in the woods!! Congrats Great bear! Will be a hunt to remember for you both for a very long time!! Congrats again!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: trophyhunt on May 19, 2015, 02:40:52 PM
O those pics may surface! Just depends how long i wanna sleep on the couch!
just don't let her on the forum!!! We want pics!!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 19, 2015, 02:54:37 PM
O those pics may surface! Just depends how long i wanna sleep on the couch!



Ya gotta F-150 to sleep in........ :chuckle:
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: tgomez on May 20, 2015, 08:36:40 PM
Way to go man! If its trophy to you, than its a TROPHY! Don't get caught up in size, you did great!! Two thumbs up!! :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: saylean on May 23, 2015, 10:05:23 AM
My first bear wasn't much bigger than a lab. Nothing wrong with that bear at all. Congrats!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: elkrack on May 23, 2015, 04:14:49 PM
Seldom does an animals size equate to the hunting experience when the wife and I are together.  We have both taken some good animals, but the ones we remember most are average animals in spectacular moments together.  Sounds like it was a good experience for the both of you.  And a nice bear to boot!  Congratulations :tup:

Hope you got a nap before heading home.  That drive is daunting even with a good nights sleep!

Spot on radsav! It was a great experience. No nap it was a long drive   :o. I am very satisfied with my bear plus bear meat is outstanding!
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 23, 2015, 05:01:08 PM
Size doesn't mean anything ..as long as your happy who gives a hoot what others think ...That's an average bear all day long  :tup: :brew:
Title: Re: headin to Sherman for round 1!(updated) Round 2 success!!!
Post by: Machias on May 23, 2015, 05:22:30 PM
Awesome story and very nice bear, congrats!!!
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