Post by: billythekidrock on May 10, 2009, 07:09:16 PM
We got a late start on Saturday and were on the road by 7am. After a quick stop for coffee we went to check out an area that was pretty close to town. It had some potential but no fresh sign. I did find and pick a gallon bag full of Oyster mushrooms though.
Oysters
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Verpas
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I drove down the highway without any idea where we were going while killbilly talked on his cell phone. Both hogsniper and Jerome had told killbilly about an area and I had a slight idea where it was but I wanted to take a look at a small unit just north of there.
We stopped for a minute and looked at this small unit and decided it would be best to come back in the evening when the sun was on the westside of the knob.
We headed back down the highway and pulled up to a gated road that we thought we had good instructions for. We were told to go in and follow the road to a swamp…. but we apparently didn’t follow the right road.
We saw a little sign from the year before and it looked like it could be a good spot. We continued passed a small swamp and around a few corners until we came to a fork in the road. We had not seen much old sign for a bit so I suggested we go back to the first spur road but we decided to continue and not knowing which way was the right one to take (neither were according to our source) we to the left fork and headed downhill slightly.
At just over a mile killbilly mentions that it looks like we bottomed out but we didn’t seem to find the grassy area we were told about. We decided to continue for a little bit and we came upon a swamp.
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At 9:29 I stepped about 10 yards off the grade to take that pic. I took a couple and as I turned to step back up on the grade…BOOM!
I look up to see killbilly ejecting a round. Being a smartass, I started to say something and BOOM! Now I am up on the road and I can see the bear at about 80 yards and it is trying to get up but it looked like it’s back end was paralyzed. Then it turned to head into the brush and I told killbilly to hit him again.
After the third shot the bear started to moan and I turned my camera to the movie function and ran up to it. Killbilly hollers to me, “be careful, I am out of bullets”. The bear is moaning but barely moving and by the time I got up to it, it was all over. I kick the bear in the ass and look up from my camera to see killbilly standing a few a couple yards away with a knife in his hand.
We moved it across the road to a clear spot for photos.
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The pic doesn’t do it justice but you can barely see the gold stripe down it’s back.
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Healthy teeth.
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Pale claws.
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I then left killbilly to gut the bear and I went back to the truck for the game cart and tarp. When I got back I took more pictures of him finishing up the gutting.
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It’s stomach was full of grass and in the last day or so it also ate a bunch of Salmon Berry flowers.
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We then rolled it up in a black mesh tarp, strapped everything to the cart and headed out the 1.4 miles to the truck.
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Killbilly & Catwithboost butchering.
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Post by: Hunting Cowboy on May 10, 2009, 07:17:36 PM
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Post by: bucklucky on May 10, 2009, 07:24:45 PM
Nice story guys, wish I could have been part of it. Real purdy bear to boot!
Congrats!!
Post by: KillBilly on May 10, 2009, 07:32:45 PM
While BTKR was gone for the game cart and stuff, I was busy cutting/gutting. It was quiet and I was immersed in thought about the task at hand. All of a sudden, I heard something heavy thrashing around nearby. I had a knife and picked up a healthy stick/club and stood up to look over the huge stump I was behind. The hair was standing up on the back of my neck but I couldn't see anything. I walked about 30 feet down the road and heard it again. I looked over towards the swamp and saw another bear jumping out of the water onto solid ground and scurrying away. I couldn't tell much about size but it was a Blackie.
Giving some thought as to how quickly and unexpectedly the one I had just shot had appeared out of nowhere, it made me very nervous not knowing where the black was heading. Anyway, I decided that I was going to be on the alert and watch my surroundings until BTKR got back. It was strange to me because bears don't scare me but after one appearing out of the clear blue sky, it made me nervous knowing that another was not far away. Oh well, we got it packaged up and were back to the truck by 11:30 AM. It was a good day for a Bear to die....
Post by: catwithboost on May 10, 2009, 07:38:58 PM
Brians Like " So thats what a bear looks like" :chuckle:I felt bad about dumping all that blood at the end of your driveway :chuckle: you :ass:
Nice story guys, wish I could have been part of it. Real pudy bair to boot!
Congrats!!
Post by: KillBilly on May 10, 2009, 07:47:42 PM
Color Phase Bears, I have always wanted one...........
Whether right or wrong I was convinced that I would have a better chance of finding and harvesting a color phase bear up in the Skagit or Monroe units than I ever would on the Coast where we usually hunt.
My sole purpose of applying for those units was the elevated odds of it happening. I was told that color phase bears were seen up there but to not get my hopes to high....
Well boys and girls, When I looked up and saw that brown/chocolate walking towards me, It was all over. I was not concerned about it not being huge. It quite frankly registered that this was the bear I was supposed to harvest.
I am tickled to death with the gold very thick chocolate coat, the gold muzzle, the gold stripe down it's back, the white blaze on it's chest and the blond claws.... What more could I have asked for? I am humbled by this hunt like no other ever. All the good folks that helped out and having my friend and hunting partner along... There is nothing left to say, except Thanks
Post by: Bearhunter on May 10, 2009, 08:01:13 PM
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Post by: EastWaViking on May 10, 2009, 08:19:45 PM
nice job!
Post by: bod on May 10, 2009, 08:35:47 PM
What gun did you use.
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on May 10, 2009, 08:40:19 PM
Post by: catwithboost on May 10, 2009, 08:40:48 PM
Post by: bucklucky on May 10, 2009, 08:41:08 PM
Brians Like " So thats what a bear looks like" :chuckle:I felt bad about dumping all that blood at the end of your driveway :chuckle: you :ass:
Nice story guys, wish I could have been part of it. Real pudy bair to boot!
Congrats!!
:pee: :chuckle:
Post by: KillBilly on May 10, 2009, 08:47:51 PM
Killbilly,
What gun did you use.
You know what I used, the Tikka I bought from you....The day before I tipped over a Yote at 273 yds with it.
Post by: KillBilly on May 10, 2009, 08:50:32 PM
Congrats on a real pretty bear. I am dissapointed I did not get to hunt with you guys, I just have been to wrapped up in work. I am very happy you got your bear! What are you going to do with it? James
Eat it..... :EAT:
Post by: Blsum on May 10, 2009, 09:16:40 PM
Post by: saylean on May 10, 2009, 09:26:15 PM
Congrats to all involved, once again.
Douglas~
Post by: actionshooter on May 10, 2009, 09:37:03 PM
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Post by: billythekidrock on May 11, 2009, 05:46:26 AM
I love the pics, they tell a thousand words. Congratulations killbilly! BTKR, you are good luck to have along on any hunt!!
LOL
Glad that map I gave you worked a bit. Hope you guys can get out a couple more times before it closes.
Post by: ICEMAN on May 11, 2009, 05:53:09 AM
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Post by: bod on May 11, 2009, 06:04:28 AM
And congrats on your bear
Post by: billythekidrock on May 11, 2009, 06:13:56 AM
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Post by: Alchase on May 11, 2009, 06:56:05 AM
I see one major problem in the retelling of your story though, a Marine running out of ammo? That has to be a tall tale! :yike:
Post by: KillBilly on May 11, 2009, 07:58:31 AM
Great post, nice bear KillBilly! Your details make me feel like I was there.
I see one major problem in the retelling of your story though, a Marine running out of ammo? That has to be a tall tale! :yike:
I was waiting for that one... I actually had three extra shells in my pocket earlier but had taken them out and put them in the door pocket. forgot and left them there.. However, as BTKR noted, when he turned approached the bear he turned around and saw that I had my knife in hand and ready.... now just picture that scrap going on..
Headlines: Ex Marine armed with knife attacts cute little brown bear.... :chuckle:
Post by: littlebuf on May 11, 2009, 08:28:19 AM
Seems to be from anything BTKR is posting :dunno:
do you have him on your ignore list?
Post by: rainshadow1 on May 11, 2009, 08:35:55 AM
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Post by: jackelope on May 11, 2009, 08:38:00 AM
Seems to be from anything BTKR is posting :dunno:
whatever website he posts his pictures through is likely blocked by your server at work.
thats my guess anyway.
Post by: KillBilly on May 11, 2009, 09:53:02 AM
Is anyone else seeing just red x's for pics?
Not I, i can see the pics.
Post by: jackelope on May 11, 2009, 09:56:15 AM
Post by: KillBilly on May 11, 2009, 09:59:45 AM
So, I take it the tikka is working for you. What load did you use?
And congrats on your bear
165gr Nosler Accubond with 64grs of IMR 4831 can't remember which powder right now. I will let you know when i get home tonight. It was shooting tight groups on the bench.
Post by: KillBilly on May 11, 2009, 10:01:09 AM
Seems to be from anything BTKR is posting :dunno:
whatever website he posts his pictures through is likely blocked by your server at work.
thats my guess anyway.
Willie posts through MSN.com
Post by: jackelope on May 11, 2009, 10:04:48 AM
Post by: arees on May 11, 2009, 10:13:38 AM
Congratulations, on the great bear and that was a good story. I put two rounds into an elk once and watched him walk out of sight into the brush while searched my pockets for more ammo. All I had was rounds for my other rifle. The elk didn't go far but now I check my pockets before I start hiking.
Post by: KillBilly on May 11, 2009, 01:41:40 PM
not for his pictures he doesn't. he's using a photo hosting site called hunt101.com. i just pm'ed hawkenbob the pics through photobucket...he should be able to see them now.
Good job Josh...
Post by: strutnrut1984 on May 11, 2009, 02:42:22 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on May 14, 2009, 06:30:31 AM
Last night I made a small batch of sausage from a hindquarter roast.
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Post by: saylean on May 16, 2009, 02:11:41 PM
Only about 8 weeks to go until (probably) the last August bear opener. :yike:
blasphemy!
Post by: billythekidrock on May 16, 2009, 05:48:40 PM
Only about 8 weeks to go until (probably) the last August bear opener. :yike:
blasphemy!
The writing is on the wall and I am sure we will have to fight to keep it.
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-Steve
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