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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: passing-thru on September 15, 2018, 05:04:40 PM

Title: Bit of exitmemet in Elk camp
Post by: passing-thru on September 15, 2018, 05:04:40 PM: So I decided to take my son (8) to elk camo for few days. Took him out of school for Thursday and Friday. Put on ton of miles on Thursday and he kept up like trooper. Friday morning I wake him up and he tells me his legs hurt and ask if can he sleep some more. I figured missing one morning wouldn't hurt. I'm already awake so decide to make coffee. Heard russling around and assumed he'd woke and decided to get up. Glanced up and from behind our walks a bear. Stood there in shock for sec. then reached for .45. NOT ON HIP!!! Had not put on that morning yet and it was still laying on cot. I watch for few mins in full on panic, knowing this was very unusual behavior for bear. He seemed content to just stare at me. Worried what might happen if Lyan was to suddenly unzip tent I started to walk toward him. I'd picked up bow and mocked arrow by now. Nothing. Just stood there. I then spoke loudly , saying "Go way bear, go way" he took few steps waist from tent and I thought it was done. No. At 30 yrds he turns back toward me and hair raises. Stars grunting and piping jaw. Turns and gives me broadside shot. Let loose and the 100 grain kudu does its job. Runs anther 40 yrs and dies on run rolling into road. My son slept through entire thing. Thanking God he didn't come out of tent
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 15, 2018, 05:10:58 PM: Nice, now if the elk would just show up right.👍
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Post by: huntnfmly on September 15, 2018, 05:12:40 PM: Nice bear
Crazy morning there thanks for sharing
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Post by: passing-thru on September 15, 2018, 05:15:56 PM: Yeah 300. Elk don't do that for me.
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Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on September 15, 2018, 05:20:32 PM: Bonus for the trip :-)
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Post by: Dan-o on September 15, 2018, 05:23:20 PM: wow!
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Post by: Sandberm on September 15, 2018, 05:56:15 PM: Quote from: Dan-o on September 15, 2018, 05:23:20 PM
wow!

times 2. That sounds pretty intense!
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Post by: Oh Mah on September 15, 2018, 05:58:13 PM: Glad everyone turned out safe,Congratulations on a nice bear.
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Post by: passing-thru on September 15, 2018, 06:11:19 PM: Everyone but Yogi. Lol. Hell of a pucker factor though. Don't know what would have happened had my son came out of tent and surprised him.
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Post by: 724wd on September 17, 2018, 08:19:30 AM: WOW!!! :yike: that's a story for a lifetime!
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 17, 2018, 08:45:26 AM: Glad everything turned out well and you put the smack down on that bear. Went looking for problems and found them with a kudu broadhead :archery_smiley:
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Post by: t2shortb on September 20, 2018, 11:31:29 AM: Glad it turned out safely for you and the kiddo!
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Post by: CedarPants on September 20, 2018, 12:20:36 PM: Crazy!! Glad you all are safe.
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on September 20, 2018, 12:33:59 PM: :tup: Way to be quick in the head and feet!
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Post by: bearpaw on September 20, 2018, 12:43:59 PM: I think you did some future campers a favor! :tup:
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Post by: npaull on September 20, 2018, 12:54:17 PM: Way to keep your cool man! Nice going.
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Post by: follow maggie on November 11, 2018, 05:04:20 PM: Wow. Great story
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Post by: pianoman9701 on November 12, 2018, 06:08:59 AM: Wow, what an adventure! I bet the kid won't be wanting to sleep in anymore!
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Post by: Bob33 on November 12, 2018, 07:08:16 AM: Today's chores:

1. Kill bear.
2. Change pants.
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Post by: sagerat on November 12, 2018, 08:03:16 AM: Quote from: bearpaw on September 20, 2018, 12:43:59 PM
I think you did some future campers a favor! :tup:

No kidding, thanks for killing that beast!
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on November 13, 2018, 11:06:45 AM: Great job Dad!