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Community => Photo & Video => Topic started by: tmike on May 08, 2009, 06:50:10 PM

Title: Cool Picture
Post by: tmike on May 08, 2009, 06:50:10 PM: I've been waiting for the gang to reappear. Activity should really pick up now.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi238.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff110%2Ftkswhanson%2FMDGC0031-1.jpg&hash=9b263a8fc3fa9af936a5e908d5a298c98c50e4dc)
Lots of color phase around here
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi238.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff110%2Ftkswhanson%2FMDGC0026-1.jpg&hash=69ee45bef10239e180a20b195b825af2c95512db)
Some black also
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi238.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff110%2Ftkswhanson%2FMDGC0022-1.jpg&hash=a7d39ab20de95f5e85863660f4b5ce24ee23d3e5)
Probably these guys from last year
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi238.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff110%2Ftkswhanson%2FMDGC0010-1.jpg&hash=677005630485ff7b75159e46d0d761e4a7b6c364)
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Post by: stumprat on May 08, 2009, 06:52:40 PM: Nice pics.
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Post by: boneaddict on May 08, 2009, 06:53:41 PM: THOSE are cool. I'm not much of a trailcam picture fan, but I sure liked those.
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Post by: markts on May 08, 2009, 07:01:34 PM: You got a pile of bruin right there 8)Mark
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Post by: tmike on May 08, 2009, 07:06:47 PM: Thanks, that's just a small part of the pile. I've been pressing my luck, I need to find a box for the camera.
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Post by: bowhunterforever on May 08, 2009, 11:20:19 PM: Awsome pics! 8)
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Post by: BK Dave on May 08, 2009, 11:26:18 PM: Quote from: tmike on May 08, 2009, 07:06:47 PM
Thanks, that's just a small part of the pile. I've been pressing my luck, I need to find a box for the camera.
Uhh Yeah you do!!! or this will happen :bash:
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=55572558
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Post by: tmike on May 09, 2009, 05:05:19 AM: Sorry Dave but that's kinda funny :chuckle: I bet you didn't think so at the time. What kind of box do you have now?
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Post by: BK Dave on May 09, 2009, 05:20:27 AM: Yeah it was kinda funny then to....lol
I bought the Moultrie box from Cabela's, kinda chincy but it has survived another 6 - 8 bear maulings already!!
Another member sent me this link to some "better" ones, I think there worth a look??
http://www.camlockbox.com/
Title: Re: Cool Picture
Post by: Slider on May 09, 2009, 07:36:12 AM: I use the Bear Safe boxes. You can get them at Cabelas now. My cameras have been slimed but not tore up.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=3ORURFVQVHZ35LAQBBJSCO3MCAEFIIWE?id=0040413416654a&type=product&cmCat=froogle&cm_ven=data_feed&cm_cat=froogle&cm_pla=1410590&cm_ite=0040413416654a&_requestid=19821
Title: Re: Cool Picture
Post by: tmike on May 09, 2009, 07:42:58 AM: I'm running by Cabelas today so I'll check it out. This camera here is an I60 so it would be a spendy little snack.
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Post by: saylean on May 09, 2009, 10:07:12 AM: those little guys are cute...thanks for sharing. I would love to see some more cubs in the wild
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Post by: tmike on May 09, 2009, 11:10:18 AM: Here are some more of the little guys
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi238.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff110%2Ftkswhanson%2FMDGC0001-2.jpg&hash=bc35ce8fdb5c6534be2e4943053df1adceddafaf)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi238.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff110%2Ftkswhanson%2FMDGC0011_5.jpg&hash=09f379b2dfb4658a569821d4af324ec08d896f0e)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi238.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff110%2Ftkswhanson%2FMDGC0037_3.jpg&hash=b11438893e1319e398e0102abc7693f8db026097)
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Post by: docsven on May 09, 2009, 11:19:47 AM: Very cool quality pics. :tup:
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Post by: Coasthunterjay on May 09, 2009, 12:10:27 PM: Looks good tom.......cam is looking like its warming up to take some good pics for later this year.......

keep those pictures coming!
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Post by: cohoho on May 09, 2009, 12:29:00 PM: Very nice Tom, very nice.... I love the little ankle bitters..... They are too to watch and observe grow into shootable rugs... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Cool Picture
Post by: tmike on May 09, 2009, 01:15:10 PM: There's 2 more from her that look exactly the same that are 1 1/2 years older, they better watch out. Here's one of them from a couple years ago.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi238.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff110%2Ftkswhanson%2FDSCN0674.jpg&hash=dc668469f85256c531b794b9e42f664f626751ed)
Title: Re: Cool Picture
Post by: tmike on May 10, 2009, 08:01:55 AM: Or course Cabelas was out of the Moultrie bear boxes, I guess I could order online :bash:
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Post by: BK Dave on May 10, 2009, 06:56:18 PM: Quote from: tmike on May 10, 2009, 08:01:55 AM
Or course Cabelas was out of the Moultrie bear boxes, I guess I could order online :bash:
hate it when that happens >:( and you "had" to go to Cabelas to! what a drag :chuckle:
Title: Re: Cool Picture
Post by: WABONEHNTR on May 10, 2009, 07:17:28 PM: Quote from: tmike on May 09, 2009, 01:15:10 PM
There's 2 more from her that look exactly the same that are 1 1/2 years older, they better watch out. Here's one of them from a couple years ago.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi238.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff110%2Ftkswhanson%2FDSCN0674.jpg&hash=dc668469f85256c531b794b9e42f664f626751ed)

Looks like a good spot for a release. End of a road in someones yard. Pretty much sums up our WDFW.
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Post by: Dmanmastertracker on May 11, 2009, 02:25:20 PM: That's the tallest blackie I've seen, great shots too.
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Post by: boneaddict on May 11, 2009, 02:46:38 PM: I was thinking the same thing. Turn them loose on some guys porch. That picture really sums it up .....and if the guy were to shoot, where is the camera man standing :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Cool Picture
Post by: tmike on May 11, 2009, 02:52:56 PM: Quote
Looks like a good spot for a release. End of a road in someones yard. Pretty much sums up our WDFW

That's my backyard, it's called a hard release. They shot the heck out of it with bean bags while exploding the equivelent to an M80, then turned the dog loose on it. We had a sow and 2 cubs on our back porch in late November and only caught one of the cubs. I was the cameraman.
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Post by: Ridgerunner on May 11, 2009, 02:55:37 PM: At least he is running away from my house. :chuckle:
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Post by: boneaddict on May 11, 2009, 02:57:36 PM: I wondered if they used the logic, its the last place the bear would come back too after that experience.
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Post by: 7mag. on May 11, 2009, 02:58:59 PM: Quote from: tmike on May 09, 2009, 01:15:10 PM
There's 2 more from her that look exactly the same that are 1 1/2 years older, they better watch out. Here's one of them from a couple years ago.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi238.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff110%2Ftkswhanson%2FDSCN0674.jpg&hash=dc668469f85256c531b794b9e42f664f626751ed)

That's Bruce Richards holding the dog. He's the local game warden in Enumclaw. Not a bad guy if you're following the rules.
Title: Re: Cool Picture
Post by: M_ray on May 11, 2009, 04:46:37 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on May 11, 2009, 02:57:36 PM
I wondered if they used the logic, its the last place the bear would come back too after that experience.

That's exactly the idea Bone! We actually had to pull the trap back and get it to this position before they would release. They want the bear to see the house as a bad experience with the hope it won't return!!! But I'm not sure if it worked or not cause I think this bear is still very close as he looks like one that has been on the trail camera before but who knows.
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Post by: whacker1 on May 11, 2009, 04:53:51 PM: I thought maybe you pissed the game warden off - He said in a fit "I'll show you; I am gonna release a bear in your back yard.... See how you like a little of that" then a few days later - he is letting a bear loose in your backyard. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Cool Picture
Post by: WABONEHNTR on May 12, 2009, 01:10:08 PM: Quote from: M_ray on May 11, 2009, 04:46:37 PM
Quote from: boneaddict on May 11, 2009, 02:57:36 PM
I wondered if they used the logic, its the last place the bear would come back too after that experience.

That's exactly the idea Bone! We actually had to pull the trap back and get it to this position before they would release. They want the bear to see the house as a bad experience with the hope it won't return!!! But I'm not sure if it worked or not cause I think this bear is still very close as he looks like one that has been on the trail camera before but who knows.

Seems to me that they are only teaching it that your house is bad not all houses. Just my thoughts.
Title: Re: Cool Picture
Post by: tmike on May 12, 2009, 01:38:25 PM: Quote
Seems to me that they are only teaching it that your house is bad not all houses.
I think they can track that too. They tried to ear tag it, but after a 10 minute wrestling match they decided to just do the hard release. That situation was partially my fault, we left for Thanksgiving and I forgot to bring in the dogfood from the back deck. If people keep their garbage and food put away there usually isn't a problem. Anyways back to the original point of this post.... Cool picture huh? :)
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Post by: WABONEHNTR on May 12, 2009, 02:33:44 PM: Very cool to get to see that. It was nice that they let you take part in it. Cool pic.
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Post by: bow4elk on May 12, 2009, 04:04:23 PM: That bear looks to be in fight or flight mode...the look on their faces is priceless. Were you just hanging out in a lawn chair on the deck with a beer taking pics? :chuckle:
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Post by: tmike on May 12, 2009, 05:54:29 PM: They were real nice and let us be part of the whole process. M_ray was either videoing or taking pictures as well as I. The tranquilizer didn't take like they wanted and I have a great wrestling sequence on DVD :chuckle: A 100 pound bear was all 3 men could handle. They even let the kids be there for the whole release.
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Post by: Titan-1 on May 13, 2009, 05:17:22 PM: That's awesome thanks for sharing.