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Title: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ridgeratt on June 16, 2020, 04:10:21 PM
Was out visiting with my neighbor, she asked if I had a bear tag. I said I did but didn't get a spring bear tag draw. 😪

But she said I could have at him in the fall. When my tag is good.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Gobble Doc on June 16, 2020, 04:28:10 PM
But where can I find a bear?  I’ve got a friend that needs to know. Please PM coordinates to cut down on my scout time.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: 270 on June 16, 2020, 04:57:45 PM
And comedy hour begins... :hello:
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: jasnt on June 16, 2020, 05:22:50 PM
:chuckle:
Nice looking bear
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ridgeratt on June 16, 2020, 06:52:50 PM
:chuckle:
Nice looking bear

Looks a little soggy and perhaps he is rubbed out on his side.

Fresh out of the shower 😂😂
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: 270 on June 16, 2020, 07:30:15 PM
I wouldn't shoot him then, you should save him for your 2nd tag ;) :chuckle: :twocents:
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: bearmanric on June 16, 2020, 11:40:52 PM
Nice bear.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ridgeratt on June 17, 2020, 04:57:02 AM
I wouldn't shoot him then, you should save him for your 2nd tag ;) :chuckle: :twocents:


Thank you for your suggestion.

But I won't shoot him either. I will keep an eye on him for the next couple of weeks. He won't wander far. I have contacted a member and perhaps his son will be able to hang a tag on him as his first bear.  :chuckle:

But then he will have to venture here from the Westside. Wetside as you refer to it.

Last year the amount of bear Poo was amazing so I am fairly confident I should be able to find one for myself as well.

 
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ghost Hunter on June 17, 2020, 05:07:35 AM
Last few runs to my phone booth, I was dodging piles most of the way.  But I'm waiting for the 'breakfast bear'.   ;)  No reason to wear myself out.   :dunno:
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ridgeratt on June 17, 2020, 05:36:55 AM
Last few runs to my phone booth, I was dodging piles most of the way.  But I'm waiting for the 'breakfast bear'.   ;)  No reason to wear myself out.   :dunno:


Be careful going to the phone booth you could slide off the road.   :yike:
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Onewhohikes on June 17, 2020, 05:42:53 AM
I would pass on him and wait for one of those Grizzly bears from Montana to come over
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ridgeratt on June 17, 2020, 05:50:35 AM
I would pass on him and wait for one of those Grizzly bears from Montana to come over

We have them already.


Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Onewhohikes on June 17, 2020, 06:02:34 AM
Sweet then you will soon have the problem that Montana has every day
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ghost Hunter on June 17, 2020, 07:05:20 AM
Last few runs to my phone booth, I was dodging piles most of the way.  But I'm waiting for the 'breakfast bear'.   ;)  No reason to wear myself out.   :dunno:


Be careful going to the phone booth you could slide off the road.   :yike:
Oh yeah!  When is it going to dry out?  That's why I haven't tried a run over  Flagstaff Mt.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ridgeratt on June 21, 2020, 01:41:40 PM
In the last week I have seen 2 different bears, went fishing on the 18th on the way to the lake had a bear in a clearing that I just got to see the end on it going into the brush. Perhaps Ghost's Breakfast Bear?
Today I made a return trip to catch enough brookies for dinner tonite. Fishing was slow but on my way back I had a buck I was looking at in among the range cattle. A rig was coming towards me and he pulls up and asked if I was watching the bear? Nope I was looking at the buck in with the cattle. We got out and the bear was on the other side of a bump. Young bear but he was just roamin around and took off up hill.   :chuckle:

On a side note the Muskytoes must be starving you get out of the rig and you have many friends.    :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ridgeratt on September 01, 2020, 07:03:54 PM
This morning I went and watched my grandson's favorite draw.  I was the only thing in it.  Used the new call I got from bearmanic.  I was only successful in having a bunch of crows circling overhead. But it is just a matter of time. 😉

But now that road cheecken time is here the dawg is demanding equal time. 😉
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: jasnt on September 01, 2020, 08:01:38 PM
This morning I went and watched my grandson's favorite draw.  I was the only thing in it.  Used the new call I got from bearmanic.  I was only successful in having a bunch of crows circling overhead. But it is just a matter of time. 😉

But now that road cheecken time is here the dawg is demanding equal time. 😉
😝
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Gobble Doc on September 01, 2020, 09:24:35 PM
Awesome.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ghost Hunter on September 02, 2020, 10:16:58 AM
Seeing a few of them chickens.  Might be forced to buy tag #2 if a little fur ball keeps bothering me
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 05, 2020, 09:08:36 AM
Friend of mine is having this fella leaving calling cards in the yard around his Apple trees.

Just look at the pile of patties.  :chuckle: So far it's stayed off the porch and the boxed apples.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Gobble Doc on October 05, 2020, 09:30:49 AM
Looks like a nice candidate.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 07, 2020, 05:28:56 PM
Neighbor texted me this afternoon.  The "guest" was in the apple tree at 2:30 this afternoon. They herded it off, but seems it is making a return trip now.  Watching it come down the draw towards the orchard.
Time to go do a little housekeeping.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: jasnt on October 07, 2020, 06:05:42 PM
Good luck sir.  Hope you nail that apple thief
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ghost Hunter on October 07, 2020, 08:26:20 PM
I think the big boys are all in the low country now.  Sock it to him.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ridgeratt on June 02, 2021, 05:15:10 PM
Let's bring this back from the ashes.  Apparently some of the pets are back.

Looks like the same black just a year older.

Sent this to my grandson he said he would come over to shoot another bear.  Go 2 years in a row.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: bearmanric on June 02, 2021, 05:22:56 PM
Nice
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ridgeratt on June 02, 2021, 06:21:40 PM
Right now the thermmomameter says 102. 🙄

Just how good are you with a knife?
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Gobble Doc on June 03, 2021, 12:19:31 PM
We have faith in your knife skills.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ridgeratt on June 03, 2021, 04:51:38 PM
Perhaps, but not sure if I am this good.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: KFhunter on June 03, 2021, 05:32:39 PM
Cooler this weekend
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: hunter399 on June 03, 2021, 06:25:33 PM
Cooler this weekend
I hope so.....
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: jasnt on June 04, 2021, 05:41:29 AM
60’s and 70’s next week
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ghost Hunter on June 04, 2021, 11:13:49 AM
Heading to taxi with fresh hide.  Too hot, no time for details
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Angry Perch on June 04, 2021, 03:36:39 PM
Heading to taxi with fresh hide.  Too hot, no time for details

Congratulations.
 
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Rob on June 04, 2021, 03:50:01 PM
Way to go!  looking forward to details!!
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: jasnt on June 04, 2021, 05:39:19 PM
Way to go!  looking forward to details!!
:yeah:
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: hunter399 on June 04, 2021, 06:22:35 PM
Congrats👌
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: HillHound on June 04, 2021, 07:06:27 PM
Awesome. Look forward to hearing the story
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: jowings22 on June 04, 2021, 07:51:14 PM
Well deserved after all the truck troubles! Can’t wait to get the story. Congrats!
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on June 04, 2021, 07:53:03 PM
Congrats, looking forward to the story.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Torrent50 on June 04, 2021, 08:00:14 PM
Leaving us in suspense is just plain mean.........
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: starbailey on June 04, 2021, 08:29:14 PM
Congrats. Can’t wait to hear the story.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on June 04, 2021, 08:31:31 PM
🤔
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ghost Hunter on June 06, 2021, 06:21:40 PM
Sorry guys, been a busy few days.  Hunting has been jockied between camp duties and chores.  Plan was to stall, waiting for my 'coffee bear' to show.  Trying to use the hottest days for chores.  Probly not the best idea, and it caught up to me Thursday, trying to build fence in 88 degree weather.   A quart of Pediolyte followed by a CoorsV8 and a 3 hour nap, I thought I was back on par for a Friday hunt.  The only bear I had seen driving around was a cub with milk on his lips.  I'm sure momma bear was in the brush waiting.  I had made a few short hikes in some bottoms, sit and call with no response.  Friday, got up early and hunted some bottoms from camp.  Spotted a nice reddish colored bear that looked decent at 100 yards.  Dropped at my shot.  A little ground shrinkage, which was a blessing.  Not sure I had fully recovered and don't think I would have managed saving hide and meat on a bigger bear, considering how hot in was Friday.  Blessing was killing it in the cool morning.  For a first bear I'm happy with a young boar. 
I was getting short on time, not having last week to hunt.  I know there are bears still out there waiting for anyone still holding a tag. 
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ghost Hunter on June 06, 2021, 06:38:45 PM
Maybe someone can fix the upside down world.  Taxidermist measured it at 5'.  Guess I should have put a quarter on its nose for scale.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Rob on June 06, 2021, 06:46:41 PM
Congratulations!   Beautiful  coat!

Reposted the photo for you
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: HillHound on June 06, 2021, 07:01:42 PM
Awesome looking bear. Love that color
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Twispriver on June 06, 2021, 08:56:39 PM
Looks like a good one to me  :tup: nice job filling your tag and thanks for sharing your season with us
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: jasnt on June 06, 2021, 10:12:59 PM
Oh so tender
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: hunter399 on June 06, 2021, 10:26:44 PM
Great look in bear!!!!!!
Congrats👌👌👌
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ridgeratt on June 08, 2021, 04:10:49 PM
Congratulations
Full mount or ?

On my way fishing think I may have seen one bear camp set up.

After I left your place.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: Ghost Hunter on June 08, 2021, 05:08:50 PM
Rug.  Save the full mount for the coffee bear.
Title: Re: Kelly hill bear
Post by: bearmanric on June 09, 2021, 10:16:55 AM
Awsome color.
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