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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: ffhoofer on May 14, 2015, 02:40:36 PM

Title: my 2015 spring bear
Post by: ffhoofer on May 14, 2015, 02:40:36 PM: Last Saturday Killmore and I headed out for our 2015 spring bear trip. Saturday evening after we set up camp we went scouting but ended up with no bear sightings. sunday had us looking over other areas and spotting a sow w/ a cub and another very good bear that took off as soon as we spotted him. Monday morning at 7am we spotted a nice bear feeding and after glassing for cubs we decided he would be worth pursuing. after a quick stalk and a well placed shot I had my first bear. a boar with a chocolate coat. we continued hunting but weren't able to find killmore a bear but he did get his first turkey. killmore ended up finding a nice 5x5 deer skull( and yes he left it in the field). I want to thank killmore for helping me out with my first bear and being a great camp cook, hopefully we'll be back next year for another great hunt.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on May 14, 2015, 02:42:39 PM: Beautiful bear. That'll make a great rug. Nice color.
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Post by: h20hunter on May 14, 2015, 02:43:30 PM: Dandy bear and cool find.
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Post by: ffhoofer on May 14, 2015, 02:45:14 PM: thanks guys. he weighed 185lbs skinned and gutted. what do you think his live weight was?
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Post by: h20hunter on May 14, 2015, 02:46:37 PM: big mellon and looks like a fatty.........I'd guess live weight at 264.
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Post by: trophyhunt on May 14, 2015, 02:49:19 PM: That's a great bear! Congrats, I'm looking for the same thing as I type! Time to see what's over the next ridge!
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Post by: westsidehntr on May 14, 2015, 02:49:59 PM: Nice bear! And holy eyeguards on that dead head!!
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Post by: ellensburgpo on May 14, 2015, 02:49:59 PM: Great Bear buddy!
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Post by: 87Ford on May 14, 2015, 02:51:35 PM: Beaut! Congrats
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Post by: Watimberghost on May 14, 2015, 03:08:38 PM: Awesome bear :tup:
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Post by: gallion_t on May 14, 2015, 03:19:27 PM: Im usually not a fan of the chocolate bears, just prefer the look of the standard black, but that is one great looking bear. Congrats on the successful hunt.
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 14, 2015, 03:23:40 PM: Can't beat that for a really nice bear. Why didn't he take the deer skull ? Somebody else will.
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Post by: SkookumHntr on May 14, 2015, 03:50:25 PM: Very nice bear man! Way to go!!
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Post by: jrebel on May 14, 2015, 04:07:21 PM: Super nice bear....congrats. :tup:
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Post by: MtnMuley on May 14, 2015, 04:11:09 PM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on May 14, 2015, 03:23:40 PM
Can't beat that for a really nice bear. Why didn't he take the deer skull ? Somebody else will.
Because not everybody has to break a law just because the next guy might.

Nice bear be the way. Congrats on a fun trip :tup:
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 14, 2015, 04:16:44 PM: Quote from: MtnMuley on May 14, 2015, 04:11:09 PM
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on May 14, 2015, 03:23:40 PM
Can't beat that for a really nice bear. Why didn't he take the deer skull ? Somebody else will.
Because not everybody has to break a law just because the next guy might.

Nice bear be the way. Congrats on a fun trip :tup:

What law is that ?
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Post by: bowhunterforever on May 14, 2015, 05:12:23 PM: Nice bear :tup: Congrats
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Post by: Netminder01 on May 14, 2015, 05:35:57 PM: Great color - congrats! I hope Kapowsin is as friendly.
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Post by: elkrack on May 14, 2015, 06:10:40 PM: Great looking bear! Very jealous right now! Hoping to get back out this weekend. Watch out Sherman!
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Post by: Killmore on May 14, 2015, 06:16:23 PM: Fun Times ffhoofer! My legs are still feeling it from our little pursuit, but well worth it! I though I would add to your pictures of this awesome bear. Hopefully next year we'll pull a couple more bear tags and a huge thank you for putting me on my first turkey and that was quit the pursuit too! ;) ;)
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Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on May 14, 2015, 06:18:43 PM: What unit?

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Post by: RadSav on May 14, 2015, 06:19:44 PM: What a beautiful bear :tup:

Killmore strikes out again?!! Oh man, he's got to be Jonesing for a bear...BAD. At least he's a good camp cook. ;) ;) :chuckle:

You camp at the cattle guard where he did a few years ago when he had his last tag?
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Post by: Killmore on May 14, 2015, 06:26:00 PM: Who says I'm done!!!
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Post by: RadSav on May 14, 2015, 06:28:27 PM: :chuckle: :chuckle: Good point!
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Post by: saylean on May 14, 2015, 06:28:42 PM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on May 14, 2015, 04:16:44 PM
Quote from: MtnMuley on May 14, 2015, 04:11:09 PM
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on May 14, 2015, 03:23:40 PM
Can't beat that for a really nice bear. Why didn't he take the deer skull ? Somebody else will.
Because not everybody has to break a law just because the next guy might.

Nice bear be the way. Congrats on a fun trip :tup:

What law is that ?
I don't know the WAC but I believe it is unlawful to take deer or elk skulls with antlers attached that you find, (moose, goat, sheep) ....to deter poaching I guess.

Great bear! What a great coat and head! Congrats man. The find was cool too btw.
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Post by: Killmore on May 14, 2015, 06:30:20 PM: You know... The more I look at that one picture of you lying next to that bear, I'm thinking your whispering sweet nothings to that bear! OR is that bear asking you for some lovin! Your from ENUMCLAW right??? ;) :chuckle:
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Post by: ffhoofer on May 14, 2015, 06:37:28 PM: I knew I shouldn't have listened to u when you told me to lay next to him for a size comparison!!!
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Post by: Turner89 on May 14, 2015, 06:44:48 PM: Nice bear :tup:
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Post by: e.brian on May 14, 2015, 06:59:45 PM: Nice color phase! He will make an awesome rug. Congrats!
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Post by: tgomez on May 15, 2015, 05:49:33 PM: Nice chocolate bear!!!!!!! And to awnser you question i would say around 370lbs. If it was 185 lbs gutted and skint, than you double the meat/bone weight to find Live weight. I learned this from Crown Foods in Spokane. Its simple really, 185lbs=370lbs LIVE WEIGHT. And yes thus works for ANY animal. Congradulations on a beautiful trophy!!!! :drool: :tup:
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Post by: MLBowhunting on May 15, 2015, 05:53:34 PM: Nice bear.
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Post by: brew on May 15, 2015, 06:30:02 PM: sweet bear---congrats....don't really know how to say this while keeping the thread "family friendly" but i noticed on that boar (and the 4 boars i've kilt) that the jewel bag doesn't have the hair quantity as the rest of the body...i've cut all mine out and tanned them to make either snoose pouches or something else cool little pouches... the ones i have are similar to Crown Royal bags.
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Post by: thurman on May 16, 2015, 11:53:40 AM: Congrats! Great looking bear
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Post by: Turner89 on May 19, 2015, 06:41:26 PM: Great bear, nice Idaho dead head!
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Post by: Ripper on May 20, 2015, 10:13:43 AM: That is a real dandy of a bear, congrats. :tup: I love that color.