Post by: PWN Kurt on February 18, 2009, 11:49:11 AM
What's your weapon of choice?
And are you looking for a trophy or something for table fare?
I already have a guide booked for August for 4 days, Oly Pen. I'm planning on using a 358 winchester, Ruger Hawkeye, or maybe my .444 marlin. And, I'm hoping to get a 6 foot or better bear.
I'm considering another trip to Alaska this year, and might try for bear in Prince William Sound or on the Kenai Pen...depending on costs and time.
Post by: Houndhunter on February 18, 2009, 11:50:35 AM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on February 18, 2009, 12:10:59 PM
Post by: hogsniper on February 18, 2009, 12:15:24 PM
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on February 18, 2009, 12:18:09 PM
Table fare for me. Bear hams are some of the best eating I have had.
Post by: Antlershed on February 18, 2009, 12:21:47 PM
i may go yote hunting in national forest this year in august......
:chuckle:
Post by: woodswalker on February 18, 2009, 12:24:40 PM
Post by: Machias on February 18, 2009, 01:41:54 PM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on February 18, 2009, 01:47:03 PM
Post by: PWN Kurt on February 18, 2009, 01:50:24 PM
...if I'm lucky.
Post by: Machias on February 18, 2009, 01:53:54 PM
Post by: rasbo on February 18, 2009, 01:58:48 PM
Post by: Antlershed on February 18, 2009, 02:49:00 PM
Post by: tlbradford on February 18, 2009, 02:52:27 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on February 18, 2009, 03:53:21 PM
Post by: 509er on February 18, 2009, 03:58:22 PM
Kill one and eat it.
:yeah:
Post by: JBar on February 18, 2009, 04:53:06 PM
Post by: littlebuf on February 18, 2009, 04:57:51 PM
Post by: boneaddict on February 18, 2009, 05:00:10 PM
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on February 18, 2009, 05:07:28 PM
I've never shot a bear. Always wanted to do it at least once...
Change or no change to the bear regs, I'm hunting spring and fall bear in ID, over bait mostly, some spot and stalk and some calling. I'm looking for a 6+ footer or a really nice color phase.
Post by: Machias on February 18, 2009, 05:52:08 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on February 18, 2009, 06:35:11 PM
Post by: PolarBear on February 18, 2009, 07:00:27 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 18, 2009, 07:50:59 PM
But I want to spend much of my time in September scouting elk for the early muzzleloader hunt, and that will be near home, so I don't see myself doing a lot of bear hunting in September either. If only they would drop the proposal to close public lands in August, I'd have so many more places to hunt. :bash:
Post by: Jamieb on February 18, 2009, 09:10:03 PM
Here I'm not sure yet, I'm waiting to see the new regs. before buying a license and tags.
Post by: beave on February 19, 2009, 04:29:49 PM
Post by: saylean on February 19, 2009, 05:42:03 PM
Tikka .300 wsm for me...however, this year I would like to get one with a bow. I am also looking for a big boy...so I will try to be choosy.
Hunting range for me is from Issaquah, north to Baker, east to clockum, NE to Mazama/twisp...and anywhere there between.
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on February 19, 2009, 05:59:24 PM
Post by: catwithboost on February 19, 2009, 06:00:54 PM
Post by: Houndhunter on February 19, 2009, 06:05:02 PM
Find one and shoot it.
if you can get quads......
Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 19, 2009, 10:38:58 PM
My plan is to get my boy a bear. He turned 10 this week, got his first buck last year. We bear hunted this fall but didn't connect. I would really like to get him his first bear this year. Gonna put a little more time into it than we did last year. We have about 4 bear running around our elk camp and they need to be thinned out. :hunter:
Post by: mulehunter on February 19, 2009, 11:43:35 PM
Mulehunter :rolleyes:
Post by: Antlershed on February 20, 2009, 10:48:39 AM
Have quad(s), will travel :)Find one and shoot it.
if you can get quads......
Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on February 20, 2009, 10:52:56 AM
Post by: Houndhunter on February 20, 2009, 11:06:05 AM
Have quad(s), will travel :)Find one and shoot it.
if you can get quads......
you got quads?
Post by: Antlershed on February 20, 2009, 11:22:14 AM
Have quad(s), will travel :)Find one and shoot it.
if you can get quads......
you got quads?
I have one personally, and my cousin-in-law lets me borrow his whenever I want.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on February 23, 2009, 08:35:19 AM
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And, I'm hoping to get a 6 foot or better bear.
Since I have a slightly better than 6' Bear already, I won't shoot one unless I figure it's considerably larger. But my 14yr old (will be 15 by season opener), really wants to go Bear hunting in the back country. I figure we'll have a few scouting trips as day hikes then some overnighters roughing it with backpack and bivey sack. I tend to look for Bear above the treeline when the Blueberries are ripe. This are a couple clearcuts we'll take a look at, and I know of a place where the huckleberries are pretty good. We'll take a peak there too.
-Steve
Post by: Bearhunter on February 23, 2009, 04:24:07 PM
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Post by: Machias on February 23, 2009, 05:44:53 PM
Post by: RubblesPH on February 23, 2009, 11:47:07 PM
ID - Spring and Fall, hounds and bait, Archery.
Looking for a black pumpkin head! I've been blessed with the color phase varieties, but have only killed a 5 1/2' blackie.
Good luck, be sure to post pics
Post by: boneaddict on February 28, 2009, 04:50:58 PM
Post by: Gutpile on March 01, 2009, 03:30:05 PM
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Re: What are your plans for 2009 bear?
To waste hundreds of dollars in gas. Countless hours, and come home empty handed. Assuming I don't get a spring bear tag. If I get drawn for that again I feel pretty confident. That was a real thrill coming face to face at about 15 feet with the bear I got this spring.
Post by: strutnrut1984 on March 01, 2009, 03:40:27 PM
Post by: Jerome on March 01, 2009, 03:44:39 PM
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Post by: Ray on March 01, 2009, 03:48:24 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on March 01, 2009, 04:01:30 PM
Post by: deerslyr on March 01, 2009, 04:14:12 PM
Post by: bearmanric on March 02, 2009, 05:08:46 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on March 02, 2009, 05:26:31 PM
thinking of having a bear camp get together. teach how to call. either westside or eastside opening weekend. :drool:have four coyote's going to Roast on a fire have a big cook out. :drool: Rick :hello:
Maybe in Mason County?
I would be up for it. Could be fun.
Post by: bearmanric on March 02, 2009, 06:56:57 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on March 02, 2009, 07:04:01 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on March 02, 2009, 07:07:48 PM
Post by: shanevg on March 03, 2009, 10:25:39 AM
Post by: muzzleman on March 03, 2009, 07:59:36 PM
Post by: tntklundt on March 04, 2009, 04:04:45 PM
Post by: Ray on March 04, 2009, 04:58:48 PM
I plan on following Ray....if I can get in shape. :IBCOOL:
It would be a fun time!
Post by: cohoho on March 04, 2009, 05:36:43 PM
I'm going to drive up Lake Chelan and shoot one out of the boat. If I'm lucky it will roll down into the water where I can pick it up... :brew:
Now that is what I'm talking about............ But has to be a Cinnamon or Blondie or the safety get activated..... and the camera comes out....
Post by: Bearhunter on March 07, 2009, 12:24:56 PM
Post by: Abolt338 on March 10, 2009, 03:08:50 PM
Come August, we'll hunt them in our normal haunts on the East side.
RW
Post by: Houndhunter on March 10, 2009, 04:21:45 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on March 10, 2009, 06:41:47 PM
I plan on following Ray....if I can get in shape. :IBCOOL:
It would be a fun time!
Watching me suck air? lol
Post by: TeacherMan on March 11, 2009, 02:54:27 PM
I'm 27 and my dad still spoils the crap out of me, he asked me if I was going to buy all my stuff in time to put my app in for spring bear and I told him I couldn't afford it this month. So he goes and buys all my licences for me. Then tells me don't worry about it keep saving for your MT antelope hunt.
Post by: Ray on March 12, 2009, 08:46:35 PM
I plan on following Ray....if I can get in shape. :IBCOOL:
It would be a fun time!
Watching me suck air? lol
It's either that or sucking mosquitoes. :chuckle:
Post by: WSU on March 18, 2009, 11:11:03 AM
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Post by: billythekidrock on March 19, 2009, 06:42:20 PM