Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2016, 07:28:57 AM
Post by: headshot5 on August 16, 2016, 07:31:19 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on August 16, 2016, 07:32:20 AM
Sunday night's bear was no question not a shooter bear but last night's maybe has me questioning if I'm getting soft maybe. A few years back I would've never thought twice about pulling the trigger on the bear I saw last night. 40yds away broadside multiple times I just couldn't do it. Told my daughter about it when I got home and she thinks somethings wrong with me.
She is just figuring this out? I thought everyone on Hunt-Wa already knew something was wrong with you? LOL :chuckle:
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2016, 07:41:19 AM
Post by: ghosthunter on August 16, 2016, 07:47:16 AM
On our Cook Shack wall in our camps is written.
"If you came for the meat.
You came for the wrong reason."
There is nothing wrong with you. You just arrived at a different level in your hunting. :tup:
Post by: Molon5labe on August 16, 2016, 08:06:46 AM
Post by: bknilvr00 on August 16, 2016, 08:07:04 AM
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Post by: headshot5 on August 16, 2016, 08:08:32 AM
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There comes a time in every hunters life , when you realize the reason you are hunting isn't about making the kill.
On our Cook Shack wall in our camps is written.
"If you came for the meat.
You came for the wrong reason."
There is nothing wrong with you. You just arrived at a different level in your hunting.
While I agree completely with the above statement. I really think predators need to be taken out as often as possible (fill those tags). We have a surplus of predators in this state, and while they are eating berries for the most part now, it was only a month or two ago, when they were eating fawns/calves. :tup:
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 16, 2016, 08:09:28 AM
Teach me! Make me your taller, more handsome pupil!:chuckle:
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Post by: theleo on August 16, 2016, 08:14:41 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on August 16, 2016, 09:03:19 AM
My only consideration currently is that its so flipping hot out and having to deal with a bear in this heat can be a pain.
I'm planning on going out after work today, up in that general area. If you want someone to eliminate the temptation for you, just let me know, my 7mm-08 is ready to bark.
Post by: dune on August 16, 2016, 03:16:43 PM
Post by: jason stevens on August 16, 2016, 05:27:11 PM
Post by: Threewolves on August 16, 2016, 08:41:31 PM
Post by: Ripper on August 17, 2016, 10:57:55 AM
Post by: Widgeondeke on August 17, 2016, 11:12:27 AM
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Post by: Taco280AI on August 17, 2016, 11:42:24 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 17, 2016, 11:45:43 AM
Haven't read up on WA bear hunting in years. Can you have more than one tag? Otherwise fun ends when you take the shot. Other than filling the freezer hunting isn't about the kill, is about the hunt.you can have two tags
Post by: HvyHorn338 on August 17, 2016, 03:09:09 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on August 17, 2016, 03:42:38 PM
Must be odd moving from a childs weapon to a mans... Its okay, the kick only hurts for a second.
Maybe you should try to kill it with your leprechaun rainbow power if you're afraid of that 300WM.
Post by: bknilvr00 on August 17, 2016, 04:03:14 PM
You're probably just afraid to shoot that big new gun you have.Holy cow, talk about workin the ribs. Gna be hard to recover from body shots like that...
Must be odd moving from a childs weapon to a mans... Its okay, the kick only hurts for a second.
Maybe you should try to kill it with your leprechaun rainbow power if you're afraid of that 300WM.
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on August 17, 2016, 04:08:55 PM
Post by: Elkrunner on August 18, 2016, 08:21:14 AM
Post by: 180-GRAIN on August 18, 2016, 09:21:56 AM
There comes a time in every hunters life , when you realize the reason you are hunting isn't about making the kill.
On our Cook Shack wall in our camps is written.
"If you came for the meat.
You came for the wrong reason."
There is nothing wrong with you. You just arrived at a different level in your hunting. :tup:
I like that well said :tup:
Post by: 7mmfan on August 18, 2016, 10:26:57 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 18, 2016, 10:31:13 AM
Post by: Igottanewknee on August 18, 2016, 01:40:24 PM
Won't happen for a couple months though, detached retina and can't go above 1000 feet elevation till early to mid October. Gas bubble in my eye that holds everything in place. >:(
Post by: konradcountry on August 19, 2016, 07:52:53 AM
QuoteThere comes a time in every hunters life , when you realize the reason you are hunting isn't about making the kill.
On our Cook Shack wall in our camps is written.
"If you came for the meat.
You came for the wrong reason."
There is nothing wrong with you. You just arrived at a different level in your hunting.
While I agree completely with the above statement. I really think predators need to be taken out as often as possible (fill those tags). We have a surplus of predators in this state, and while they are eating berries for the most part now, it was only a month or two ago, when they were eating fawns/calves. :tup:
This is definitely true. Something has been preying on our backyard herd in Chehalis. Haven't seen a single fawn this year.
Post by: JeffRaines on August 19, 2016, 08:14:11 AM
We watched another bear walk out of our lives last night. Getting a little to dark and in a thick cut. Just couldn't get a shot lined up in time.
You want to take me hunting drock? :chuckle:
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 19, 2016, 08:45:41 AM
you're about 27th in line.We watched another bear walk out of our lives last night. Getting a little to dark and in a thick cut. Just couldn't get a shot lined up in time.
You want to take me hunting drock? :chuckle:
Post by: JeffRaines on August 19, 2016, 09:48:12 AM
you're about 27th in line.We watched another bear walk out of our lives last night. Getting a little to dark and in a thick cut. Just couldn't get a shot lined up in time.
You want to take me hunting drock? :chuckle:
Potential career opportunity?
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 19, 2016, 10:41:36 AM
Post by: csaaphill on August 20, 2016, 03:46:13 AM
Sunday night's bear was no question not a shooter bear but last night's maybe has me questioning if I'm getting soft maybe. A few years back I would've never thought twice about pulling the trigger on the bear I saw last night. 40yds away broadside multiple times I just couldn't do it. Told my daughter about it when I got home and she thinks somethings wrong with me.Nothing wrong with letting one walk now and then.
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 30, 2016, 07:48:11 AM
Post by: buglebrush on August 30, 2016, 08:30:52 AM
:yeah: Kill predators every chance you have. It's our responsibility!QuoteThere comes a time in every hunters life , when you realize the reason you are hunting isn't about making the kill.
On our Cook Shack wall in our camps is written.
"If you came for the meat.
You came for the wrong reason."
There is nothing wrong with you. You just arrived at a different level in your hunting.
While I agree completely with the above statement. I really think predators need to be taken out as often as possible (fill those tags). We have a surplus of predators in this state, and while they are eating berries for the most part now, it was only a month or two ago, when they were eating fawns/calves. :tup:
Post by: Bow tech hunter on August 30, 2016, 09:08:49 PM
Has another bear in the scope Sunday evening couldn't really judge size wall was in the super thick stuff. Never could get a shot angle. Watched him for almost 45min.
Oh man if you need someone to pull the trigger I am game on joining u I am still looking for a first bear goodluck
Post by: csaaphill on August 31, 2016, 01:06:04 AM
Has another bear in the scope Sunday evening couldn't really judge size wall was in the super thick stuff. Never could get a shot angle. Watched him for almost 45min.I'm sure you'll find the right one at the right moment and then it'll be a monster.