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Title: NE grizzly
Post by: mdbuck5x5 on May 08, 2015, 03:04:25 PM
Got this picture from a friend who has a place on the Pend Oreille. Apparently was taken by a PUD worker about 12 miles north of Usk.
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: X-Force on May 08, 2015, 03:13:09 PM
Cool Pic!  :tup:
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Post by: ridgefire on May 08, 2015, 05:15:07 PM
Nice
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Post by: Maverick on May 09, 2015, 08:29:11 AM
Hope I don't run into that guy!
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Post by: MLBowhunting on May 09, 2015, 08:57:31 AM
Awesome animals
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Post by: oldleclercrd on May 09, 2015, 02:43:18 PM
East or west side of the river?
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: TommyH on May 09, 2015, 03:59:21 PM
I'm going to guess west side of the river.
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Post by: oldleclercrd on May 09, 2015, 08:57:38 PM
I've seen/heard of plenty on the east side is why I asked.
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Post by: coachcw on May 09, 2015, 09:05:09 PM
Respect from me ...
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Post by: tgomez on May 10, 2015, 12:15:27 AM
Thats a cool spot and picture. Thanks for sharing, We can never be too safe. Just wait till he puts some meat on that hide this summer! That will be one BIG GRIZZ.
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: LeviD1 on May 12, 2015, 01:34:19 PM
My parents have a place north of usk. East Side of river. It was probably 8-10 years ago we saw one just off the road standing on its hind legs looking at us when we stopped to look at him. I know a buddy who has seen one in the same area as well. I could do without seeing one while hunting! To scary!
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: LeviD1 on May 12, 2015, 01:38:27 PM
I have been told its grizzly rehabilitation area for problem grizzlies from Yellowstone so thats pretty awesome....................... :yike:
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Post by: pianoman9701 on May 12, 2015, 01:39:25 PM
Awesome sight to see, on a forum. I'm unsure about my willingness to share the woods with them.  :yike:
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: quadrafire on May 12, 2015, 01:44:16 PM
I haven't seen them yet up there, but did receive a written warning by the local Bio for having unattended coolers at our campsite because we were in the "Grizzly Recovery" area. This was almost 2 yrs ago up Leclerc cr
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: jackelope on May 12, 2015, 01:50:13 PM
I have been told its grizzly rehabilitation area for problem grizzlies from Yellowstone so thats pretty awesome....................... :yike:

I don't believe that's accurate.

 :dunno:

Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: LeviD1 on May 12, 2015, 01:51:27 PM
Thats what my friend told me who's friends with a game warden told him anyways.
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 12, 2015, 02:20:37 PM
Thats what my friend told me who's friends with a game warden told him anyways.

I believe that by WA state law, importing or transplanting grizzlies is illegal.
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: Bean Counter on May 12, 2015, 03:03:24 PM
Good thing the gob mint would never do something illegal, like facilitate the sale of sport utility rifles to transnational criminal organizations....
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Post by: pianoman9701 on May 12, 2015, 03:20:17 PM
I think they save the law breaking for the really big stuff - gun sales, incursions into friendly countries - you know, stuff like that. The state law was passed (and please tell me if I'm wrong), because the Wildlife Commission and several legislators didn't want the USFWS bringing these beasts into NF of NP land  from where they might move into state or private land, endangering our state's citizens. Bigtex, you around somewhere on this?
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: Bean Counter on May 12, 2015, 03:24:37 PM
If I remember a post by Bearpaw correctly the USFWS illegally used the Pittman Robertson Act funds for wolf reintroduction.  >:(
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: jackelope on May 12, 2015, 03:25:59 PM
If I remember a post by Bearpaw correctly the USFWS illegally used the Pittman Robertson Act funds for wolf reintroduction.  >:(

 :jacked:

Are you sure it was him?
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: daddysprad on May 12, 2015, 03:27:13 PM
I have a place on the east side of the river in that area.  Did you ever figure out which side it was on?
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 12, 2015, 03:27:31 PM
Yes, I believe you're correct. But remember, the state worked along with the USFWS in the wolf plan. In the grizzly plan, that's not so.
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on May 12, 2015, 05:05:03 PM
I have been told its grizzly rehabilitation area for problem grizzlies from Yellowstone so thats pretty awesome....................... :yike:

That's definitely not true.  No one is moving bears into this area.  There are six collared bears up here as part of a research project, but they were captured here.
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Post by: TommyH on May 12, 2015, 05:08:36 PM
Doesn't look like that one has a collar on.
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Post by: LeviD1 on May 12, 2015, 08:36:51 PM
They're invading! Run for your lives!
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Post by: coachcw on May 12, 2015, 08:51:09 PM
Those bears range a couple hundred miles . I was told there has been 39 confirmed bears over the years. I've had one run in and that's enough for a life time.
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: jackelope on May 12, 2015, 09:02:48 PM

Doesn't look like that one has a collar on.

Give it time....
They don't have all of them collared.
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: coachcw on May 12, 2015, 09:07:36 PM
The one I ran into  had no collar five or six years back
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: 6.8mmARHunter on May 12, 2015, 09:08:08 PM
Looks like I have to get a larger defensive carry weapon for while I'm out and about...

That said, last thing want to do is shoot a grizzly. They are amazing. Top apex predator. I wouldn't mind seeing one, but wouldn't want to have to kill one in defence of life or property....
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: coachcw on May 12, 2015, 09:11:37 PM
All I had was a bow and  bloody pants. I felt small
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: LeviD1 on May 13, 2015, 06:25:16 AM
Looks like I have to get a larger defensive carry weapon for while I'm out and about...

That said, last thing want to do is shoot a grizzly. They are amazing. Top apex predator. I wouldn't mind seeing one, but wouldn't want to have to kill one in defence of life or property....

I hope my 10mm with 15 rounds would make something like that at least not want to eat me if hes coming at me. .44 mag is to heavy to pack around bow hunting to me.
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 13, 2015, 06:29:31 AM
Looks like I have to get a larger defensive carry weapon for while I'm out and about...

That said, last thing want to do is shoot a grizzly. They are amazing. Top apex predator. I wouldn't mind seeing one, but wouldn't want to have to kill one in defence of life or property....

I hope my 10mm with 15 rounds would make something like that at least not want to eat me if hes coming at me. .44 mag is to heavy to pack around bow hunting to me.

As long as they're depleted uranium rounds, you should be fine.  :tup:
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: huntnnw on May 13, 2015, 06:41:26 AM
2 in northport are not collared. The sow has 2 cubs
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on May 13, 2015, 12:58:46 PM
Looks like I have to get a larger defensive carry weapon for while I'm out and about...

That said, last thing want to do is shoot a grizzly. They are amazing. Top apex predator. I wouldn't mind seeing one, but wouldn't want to have to kill one in defence of life or property....

I hope my 10mm with 15 rounds would make something like that at least not want to eat me if hes coming at me. .44 mag is to heavy to pack around bow hunting to me.

As long as they're depleted uranium rounds, you should be fine.  :tup:

Bear spray would work better. And you wouldn't have to go through any investigation
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: WAPatriot on May 13, 2015, 02:26:15 PM

Bear spray would work better. And you wouldn't have to go through any investigation
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You can have your bear spray I'll pack a SW 500 maybe the Grizzlies will key in on that rotten tofu when they know they will only get a little hot sauce pepper spray when they find the non gun packers


Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 13, 2015, 02:33:18 PM
Uh-oh.
Title: NE grizzly
Post by: benhuntin on May 13, 2015, 02:36:57 PM

Bear spray would work better. And you wouldn't have to go through any investigation


You can have your bear spray I'll pack a SW 500 maybe the Grizzlies will key in on that rotten tofu when they know they will only get a little hot sauce pepper spray when they find the non gun packers
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I don't think you realize who you are talking to.
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: hogslayer on May 13, 2015, 03:15:46 PM
Isn't WAcoyotehunter a game warden?
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: runningboard on May 13, 2015, 03:17:04 PM
the bear was on the east side of the river
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: jackelope on May 13, 2015, 03:33:43 PM
Isn't WAcoyotehunter a game warden?

Negative.
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: LeviD1 on May 13, 2015, 06:59:08 PM
Looks like I have to get a larger defensive carry weapon for while I'm out and about...

That said, last thing want to do is shoot a grizzly. They are amazing. Top apex predator. I wouldn't mind seeing one, but wouldn't want to have to kill one in defence of life or property....

I hope my 10mm with 15 rounds would make something like that at least not want to eat me if hes coming at me. .44 mag is to heavy to pack around bow hunting to me.

As long as they're depleted uranium rounds, you should be fine.  :tup:

Bear spray would work better. And you wouldn't have to go through any investigation

I would say for the most part I carry for self defense against wierdo's. I think I have more of a chance of having a problem with some crazy person than an animal. I like the dual purpose. Im not going to shoot some crazy in the face with bear spray if he has a gun.  :o
Title: Re: NE grizzly
Post by: mdbuck5x5 on May 17, 2015, 07:22:06 PM
East or west side of the river?

East side
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