Post by: trophyhunt on August 01, 2022, 09:41:17 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on August 01, 2022, 09:43:05 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 01, 2022, 10:14:51 AM
Who will post the first bear ( definitely not a baited bear :chuckle:) an hour after opening day kill! Lol. Ok, seriously, ready for the first pics!I had to work this morning so you'll have to wait until this evening.
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 01, 2022, 10:16:15 AM
Post by: nwwanderer on August 01, 2022, 10:40:11 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on August 01, 2022, 10:40:15 AM
Post by: duckmen1 on August 01, 2022, 10:43:22 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on August 01, 2022, 11:35:13 AM
I shot a bear in Idaho already this year does that count?fo sho!
Post by: hawks33 on August 01, 2022, 11:54:52 AM
Post by: brew on August 01, 2022, 05:58:00 PM
Post by: MeepDog on August 01, 2022, 06:41:59 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on August 01, 2022, 06:43:47 PM
I shot a small colour phase sow on the east side this morning. Stomach was full of berries so should be tasty.congrats man! Full of berries?? What elevation ??
Post by: Green Tree on August 01, 2022, 07:21:38 PM
I shot a small colour phase sow on the east side this morning. Stomach was full of berries so should be tasty.
Congrats now you can work on a second tag. Went out today and berries are looking like they'll be in later than normal on the west side
Post by: MeepDog on August 01, 2022, 07:44:38 PM
They weren't huckleberries they were some sort of seedy berry from a thorn bush. I've been trying to identify the type of bush for yearsI shot a small colour phase sow on the east side this morning. Stomach was full of berries so should be tasty.congrats man! Full of berries?? What elevation ??
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 01, 2022, 07:46:26 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on August 01, 2022, 07:47:05 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on August 01, 2022, 07:54:04 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 01, 2022, 07:55:50 PM
Elevation??
Usually not more than 10 feet tall. But almost impassable to walk thru.
Hawthorn - planting, pruning, care for this useful hedge
A summary of Hawthorn facts Name – Crataegus Family – Rosaceae Type – tree, bush Height – 16 to 25 feet (3 to 8 meters) Exposure – full sun, part sun Soil – ordinary Foliage – deciduous Flowering – April-May Health: health benefits and therapeutic value of hawthorn Its leaves, discrete flowering and cute berries are its main attractions.
And for what it's worth the spines will puncture a tractor tire.
Post by: MeepDog on August 01, 2022, 07:57:57 PM
Looks like a Hawthorn Berry.Spot on looks like Crataegus douglasii.
Black hawthorn, douglas thornapple. Thanks
Post by: Timberstalker on August 01, 2022, 08:01:28 PM
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on August 02, 2022, 05:23:58 AM
Post by: jasnt on August 02, 2022, 05:24:43 AM
Post by: jasnt on August 02, 2022, 05:25:42 AM
Is this Hawthorn, and if not, what is it? Do bear eat it? Seemed tough like a raw apple. This was 1st of September.Looks like rose hips to me
Post by: jrebel on August 02, 2022, 06:00:11 AM
Is this Hawthorn, and if not, what is it? Do bear eat it? Seemed tough like a raw apple. This was 1st of September.Looks like rose hips to me
:yeah:
Bears will eat rose hips. Usually it is a late season food for them as the berries will ripen and soften after the first cold spell. They also will become sweet after the first freeze. Very seedy but is edible and actually taste pretty good later in the season.
Post by: trophyhunt on August 02, 2022, 06:05:38 AM
I think Jerry was asking what sea level elevation.maybe I’m being blocked :chuckle:, shoot I wasn’t even talking politics!! But you are correct, just curious what elevation that bear was at.
Post by: carlyoungs on August 02, 2022, 06:28:12 AM
Post by: HillHound on August 02, 2022, 06:41:14 AM
Wish I could help.
Berries are a month behind where I always find bears this time of year, they were no where to be found. Hunted all day and finally found some fresh sign 2-3k feet higher than we are used to. So much green grass up there. Getting back out in a couple days and hoping I have better luck.
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 02, 2022, 06:59:00 AM
Post by: brew on August 02, 2022, 07:04:54 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on August 02, 2022, 07:06:21 AM
That's a beauty
X100!
Dandy bear!!! Hope you find him this year, Ridgeratt!
Post by: trophyhunt on August 02, 2022, 07:08:30 AM
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 02, 2022, 07:13:23 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on August 02, 2022, 07:18:18 AM
:chuckle:
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 02, 2022, 07:22:33 AM
Worried your tractor won’t handle him?????
:chuckle:
Not in the least. It is getting him to the tractor forks. Then I will put him on the scale. It is just getting him rolled into the transport vehicle. The first leg of his trip. :chuckle:
Then the next question just how many 1lb freezer bags do I need for that much burger, or 1/4 pound patties.
Post by: Timberstalker on August 02, 2022, 07:32:31 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 02, 2022, 07:43:43 AM
Post by: jasnt on August 02, 2022, 10:20:54 AM
This was last year during the heat. I was in the same location 2 weeks ago and the grass if he was in it would be about to his nose. The bush in front of him is a hawthorn thicket.Good luck this season buddy. Hope you find him this year or the grandson
Post by: hunter399 on August 02, 2022, 11:28:08 AM
Nothing this mourning.
Gotta work a few days,probably be out next week again.
Seen more huckleberry pickers than anything,few Elk,mule deer ,whitetail,turkey .
You know everything but the bear I was looking for.
Post by: skagitsteel on August 02, 2022, 11:35:48 AM
Post by: GASoline71 on August 02, 2022, 12:03:10 PM
Gary
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 02, 2022, 12:05:17 PM
Congratulations Big "OL" punkin head.
Post by: ganghis on August 02, 2022, 12:06:09 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on August 02, 2022, 12:07:17 PM
Post by: jasnt on August 02, 2022, 12:08:52 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on August 02, 2022, 12:15:36 PM
Post by: JakeLand on August 02, 2022, 12:29:26 PM
Post by: redi on August 02, 2022, 12:44:30 PM
Post by: elkrack on August 02, 2022, 09:41:59 PM
Post by: skagitsteel on August 03, 2022, 07:52:42 AM
Congrats!! A little snow to cool the meat down too
Yes! she parked it right on the snow patch. Good thing too with how warm it got. Nothing like icing down the quarters and hide as soon as it comes off the bear.
Post by: JakeLand on August 03, 2022, 08:21:52 AM
perfect !!!!Congrats!! A little snow to cool the meat down too
Yes! she parked it right on the snow patch. Good thing too with how warm it got. Nothing like icing down the quarters and hide as soon as it comes off the bear.
Post by: Cougartail on August 03, 2022, 08:32:31 AM
That is a bear to remember!
Post by: rgcopk9 on August 03, 2022, 11:37:37 AM
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Post by: jrebel on August 03, 2022, 11:41:58 AM
Post by: Green Tree on August 03, 2022, 12:49:33 PM
Post by: Ntbutcher on August 03, 2022, 01:23:52 PM
Connected with a nice sow this morning!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220803/53235217fb6c84229c2f7ccfe78fdf34.jpg)
Awesome! What was she eating?
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Post by: hawks33 on August 03, 2022, 02:22:28 PM
Post by: Shawn Ryan on August 03, 2022, 02:44:17 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 04, 2022, 06:54:28 AM
All successful black bear hunters statewide MUST submit a black bear premolar tooth per WAC 220-415-090. Pre-paid and self-addressed tooth envelopes can be obtained at all WDFW offices (see page 6). The premolar tooth is located behind the canine tooth of the upper jaw.
Successful hunters are required to submit a tooth from their bear to the Department. Please submit within 5 days of harvest or by December 1, 2022.
Seems like a rather large window. :dunno:
Post by: hawks33 on August 04, 2022, 07:16:59 AM
Post by: rgcopk9 on August 04, 2022, 10:22:56 AM
I was excited to see the color, it's a real nice chocolate color.
Post by: dmoua on August 04, 2022, 03:32:25 PM
Just reviewing the fall bear requirements, I found this:
All successful black bear hunters statewide MUST submit a black bear premolar tooth per WAC 220-415-090. Pre-paid and self-addressed tooth envelopes can be obtained at all WDFW offices (see page 6). The premolar tooth is located behind the canine tooth of the upper jaw.
Successful hunters are required to submit a tooth from their bear to the Department. Please submit within 5 days of harvest or by December 1, 2022.
Seems like a rather large window. :dunno:
It’s been this way for quite some time.
Post by: duckmen1 on August 05, 2022, 09:53:40 AM
Post by: duckmen1 on August 05, 2022, 11:19:14 AM
Who will post the first bear ( definitely not a baited bear :chuckle:) an hour after opening day kill! Lol. Ok, seriously, ready for the first pics!
I used to think that way to. Then learned habits and habitat and now can say my personal opinion is they are easier than blacktail deer. And plenty of people shoot blacktails on opening day without baiting. Your bound to see a few first day bears as plenty of people are out.
Then again there are some that give up after the first day and sit at home all week.
Post by: buckfvr on August 05, 2022, 11:47:01 AM
Post by: Jellymon on August 05, 2022, 02:01:24 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 05, 2022, 02:16:35 PM
Post by: dilleytech on August 06, 2022, 02:32:29 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 06, 2022, 03:22:59 PM
Post by: Green Tree on August 06, 2022, 04:00:51 PM
Post by: jrebel on August 06, 2022, 05:49:42 PM
Post by: dilleytech on August 07, 2022, 06:06:29 AM
Nice bears everyone, I'll be trying to add to the list. I'm ready for some fresh bear cracklings :drool:
Bear cracklings are the best. Our last 6 bears or so have been skinny 😔
Post by: jasnt on August 07, 2022, 07:12:32 PM
Wife started off our season “after I had snuck to 23 yards of a bear with my bow on opening day that winded me before providing a shot”, with her personal best bear on the 3rd. Funny shaped bear. 221# gutted, no fat, big paws, 20” skull and 6.5’. So much for my theory that old bears always have lots of fat.that’s one heck of a bear. Congrats to her!
Post by: dilleytech on August 08, 2022, 07:46:54 AM
Wife started off our season “after I had snuck to 23 yards of a bear with my bow on opening day that winded me before providing a shot”, with her personal best bear on the 3rd. Funny shaped bear. 221# gutted, no fat, big paws, 20” skull and 6.5’. So much for my theory that old bears always have lots of fat.that’s one heck of a bear. Congrats to her!
Thanks she’s pretty excited. It’s one of those bears that you don’t realize how big it was until you started cutting it up. We boiled the skull the next day and put it next to my 20.5”, 7.5’ 395# gutted bear skull from a couple years ago and thought huh… this 221# bears skull looks bigger… neat lol
Post by: Pathfinder101 on August 08, 2022, 12:01:53 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on August 08, 2022, 12:05:10 PM
Post by: Platensek-po on August 08, 2022, 12:43:43 PM
Took 6 days to find him, but finally happened. Best bear yet :tup:
That is an awesome looking bear! Congrats!
Post by: HAGEMANIAC on August 08, 2022, 12:45:46 PM
Took 6 days to find him, but finally happened. Best bear yet :tup:
:yike: Whoa! Congrats, great bear!
Post by: snowshoes22 on August 09, 2022, 06:32:12 AM
Post by: Green Tree on August 09, 2022, 07:43:32 AM
Post by: Brushcrawler on August 09, 2022, 07:46:28 AM
Got this little guy saturday
Way to get it done with the lever action and iron sights!
Post by: Pegasus on August 09, 2022, 08:56:08 AM
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/state/washington/article264314876.html
Post by: starkeybomb on August 09, 2022, 09:14:16 AM
Bear hunter shot.
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/state/washington/article264314876.html
My dad listened to this while saga play out on his scanner. Wild rescue, getting a helicopter to the scene and the partner having a strobe light may have saved the hunters life. Great coordination by those involved in the rescue. Should be a way better story written about this.
Post by: JakeLand on August 09, 2022, 06:47:22 PM
Got this little guy saturdayalright story time starting with the rifle !!!
Post by: Cougartail on August 09, 2022, 06:59:19 PM
Got this little guy saturday
Shooting a bear with that rifle is priceless!
Post by: BlackRiverTaxidermy on August 09, 2022, 09:08:07 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on August 09, 2022, 09:11:58 PM
Post by: lewy on August 09, 2022, 09:40:47 PM
Post by: Jpmiller on August 09, 2022, 09:43:18 PM
Success this evening. Been watching a spot for several months that has about 4 different bears in it and set up a tree stand well before the season to see if I can catch them coming on a worn trail they were frequenting close to the river. Been in the stand several times with no success a few times since the season started. Snuck into the stand this afternoon around 3:30 and had the sound of movement about 30 minutes later in the timber to my left. Hit the mouth call 'Fawn in Distress' wail a few times and a brought in a doe under the stand, then all hell broke loose. Behind me I suddenly heard a loud splash in the swamp area on the river's edge. I could hear something barreling through the swamp and brush. About a minute later this bear popped out from the brush line 30 yards away. I lost my dad last year and he had an old lever action 30-30 that he grew up which he passed down to me. He was always so enamored with bears as in his youth he never saw one where he grew up and hunted. Open sights made for a perfect choice along with have a part of my dad there with me. He dropped in his tracks. He was bigger than I thought when I walked up on him. First time calling one in and I will definitely try it again...he RAN into the clearing! Had some serious help getting him out.- you know who you are...THANK YOU!
Now if only you knew a taxidermist!
Called in a pair of nasty looking coyotes over the weekend but no bears, week off then after it again the following weekend without the kiddos.
Post by: duckmen1 on August 09, 2022, 11:48:53 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on August 10, 2022, 12:07:58 AM
Update 2 am. Still hauling. I am tired just waiting for arrival. Boys must be tired.
Final update 3:30 am and bear is back at truck.
I am sure pics will follow soon. But super excited, yet tired and gotta get it home in the next few hours and ready for butcher in the morning.
Great start to the season. Well earned.
Post by: Platensek-po on August 10, 2022, 08:31:53 AM
Success this evening. Been watching a spot for several months that has about 4 different bears in it and set up a tree stand well before the season to see if I can catch them coming on a worn trail they were frequenting close to the river. Been in the stand several times with no success a few times since the season started. Snuck into the stand this afternoon around 3:30 and had the sound of movement about 30 minutes later in the timber to my left. Hit the mouth call 'Fawn in Distress' wail a few times and a brought in a doe under the stand, then all hell broke loose. Behind me I suddenly heard a loud splash in the swamp area on the river's edge. I could hear something barreling through the swamp and brush. About a minute later this bear popped out from the brush line 30 yards away. I lost my dad last year and he had an old lever action 30-30 that he grew up which he passed down to me. He was always so enamored with bears as in his youth he never saw one where he grew up and hunted. Open sights made for a perfect choice along with have a part of my dad there with me. He dropped in his tracks. He was bigger than I thought when I walked up on him. First time calling one in and I will definitely try it again...he RAN into the clearing! Had some serious help getting him out.- you know who you are...THANK YOU!
Well done! Awesome getting him to come in on a call!
Post by: snowshoes22 on August 10, 2022, 09:29:54 AM
Got this little guy saturdayalright story time starting with the rifle !!!
So the rifle is a Winchester model 1895 chambered in 405 win. Its a miroku made for winchester in the early 2000's I believe. I'm shooting 300gr hornady spire points. Before I left on this hunt I was really torn between taking a Winchester model 71 deluxe in 348 win or the 405. I actually had the 71 in the case and swapped it out at the last minute for the 405.
When I hunt the area this bear came from I usually just walk logging roads in the morning and evening. I might take a break and glass clear cuts but not often. I have too much luck just walking. The leverguns work really well because the shots are close and sometimes quick. I like the curvy roads with short straightaways lined with elderberry bushes. No huckleberries in this area.
Not much of a story. Came around a corner and spotted the bear I posted earlier. Maybe 45 yards. He was checking the wind. Must have caught my scent. Put his ears back like they do when they wheel around to leave. Only had a quick look as he turned away. I put the bead where his offside shoulder should be jerked the heck out of the trigger. It surprised me how bad the shot felt. He rolled forward out of sight into some thick stuff. I was nervous about the shot placement for second. He had rolled about 7 yds and was dead right there. The bullet entered behind the last rib on his right side and exited his left armpit missing the shoulder bone.
Post by: Stevewazfishing on August 10, 2022, 11:51:03 AM
Post by: Ntbutcher on August 11, 2022, 06:07:25 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on August 11, 2022, 06:19:38 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on August 11, 2022, 06:35:42 AM
Post by: elkrack on August 11, 2022, 12:45:09 PM
Post by: ganghis on August 11, 2022, 01:08:14 PM
Post by: Ntbutcher on August 11, 2022, 01:20:36 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on August 11, 2022, 07:03:18 PM
Half hour before the end of legal shooting light makes for a fun 5.5 mile pack out!
Time and time again those ELDX bullets and that 6.5 Creedmoore keep performing flawlessly. Dropping them quick :tup:
Post by: Stevewazfishing on August 11, 2022, 10:21:46 PM
Half hour before the end of legal shooting light makes for a fun 5.5 mile pack out!
Time and time again those ELDX bullets and that 6.5 Creedmoore keep performing flawlessly. Dropping them quick :tup:
Yessir! :tup:
Post by: dilleytech on August 12, 2022, 12:04:42 PM
Post by: 85yota on August 12, 2022, 07:47:21 PM
Post by: dilleytech on August 12, 2022, 09:06:37 PM
Wow man, so fricken rad.. go for 2 for you, that would be legendary
We got 4 last year. Usually we get 3 a year. I’m Trying to be more selective this year. We can’t seem to find a bear with any decent amount of fat in them.
Post by: jrebel on August 12, 2022, 10:47:06 PM
Post by: Threewolves on August 13, 2022, 06:47:50 AM
We got one tag filled this last weekend. Nice boar came into us at 100 yards Sunday evening and she double lunged him. Didn't go more than 10 yards from the log he stood on. We've already had bacon wrapped back straps haha.My wife used to be cool like that!
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Post by: dilleytech on August 13, 2022, 07:55:25 AM
A buddy shot a bear a few days ago that had the most fat I have seen on an early fall bear. The fat across the back and ribs was 1 1/2-2” thick. It was pretty impressive…..must be eating well. It was a boar approx 225. lbs
That’s awesome I have killed one in early august with 6” of fat around the rump. And a few with 3-4” in late august and one sept 8th. Plenty of bears carry a good amount of fat all year we just can’t seem to get lucky these past two seasons.
Post by: saylean on August 13, 2022, 09:05:32 AM
Post by: hunter399 on August 13, 2022, 11:53:23 AM
Big congrats to all the bear hunters out there so far. Keep it up! Have fun, be safe!:yeah:
What he said.
Post by: pashok23 on August 13, 2022, 06:29:07 PM
Took 6 days to find him, but finally happened. Best bear yet :tup:thats a cool bear
Post by: Timberstalker on August 13, 2022, 09:30:40 PM
Post by: dmoua on August 14, 2022, 07:30:32 AM
Post by: tgomez on August 14, 2022, 08:41:36 AM
I’ll add one to the pile.
Congratulations on a nice bear.
Post by: tgomez on August 14, 2022, 08:42:33 AM
Number 1 for the season. Wasn’t picky, gotta make up for the spring season.
Congratulations Daniel. Best of luck on #2.
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 14, 2022, 03:07:19 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on August 14, 2022, 03:37:51 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on August 14, 2022, 04:00:39 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 14, 2022, 05:24:21 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on August 14, 2022, 06:16:46 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on August 14, 2022, 06:44:25 PM
Nothing in the kitchen window blind?
Haven't been there for a few days. They all disappeared during the heat wave, and all the noise I was making. Will be sneakier when I get back with grandson. Cougar doesn't seem to mind though. :hunter:
Post by: jstone on August 14, 2022, 07:00:50 PM
Post by: jrebel on August 14, 2022, 07:04:14 PM
Seeing bears in the leavensworth area? I will be in that area in a couple weeks
There was a wounded one on blackbird island just a couple days ago. Came over the law enforcement channel and was turned over to WDFW. Lots of bears in leavenworth.
Post by: SWHUNTER on August 15, 2022, 07:08:25 PM
Post by: Fletch on August 16, 2022, 11:33:20 AM
Post by: 7t9cobra on August 16, 2022, 06:20:35 PM
Post by: 7t9cobra on August 16, 2022, 06:21:11 PM
Post by: SWHUNTER on August 16, 2022, 07:56:51 PM
Post by: SWHUNTER on August 16, 2022, 08:03:18 PM
Looks like you let the air out of him! congrats :tup:
Haha! Thanks Gregg.
Post by: 7mmfan on August 18, 2022, 03:14:52 PM
Post by: logola512c on August 18, 2022, 03:25:45 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on August 18, 2022, 03:29:21 PM
Kidding
Kind of
Post by: 7mmfan on August 18, 2022, 03:44:25 PM
It'd be an easy poke off the back of my pool lounger, but then I'd have to put my drink away and get to work. The audience probably wouldn't be too thrilled with me.
Post by: 7mmfan on August 18, 2022, 03:45:43 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on August 18, 2022, 03:58:33 PM
Post by: emac on August 18, 2022, 08:45:37 PM
We walked the trail this morning and there were lots of bear turds in the trail. Lots of signs warning of bears and cougars.If you hear the crack of a gun in the morning just go back to sleep.
It'd be an easy poke off the back of my pool lounger, but then I'd have to put my drink away and get to work. The audience probably wouldn't be too thrilled with me.
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on August 18, 2022, 09:56:09 PM
Post by: Dan-o on August 19, 2022, 07:04:17 AM
And cool color.
Post by: Timberstalker on August 19, 2022, 07:36:13 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on August 19, 2022, 08:16:42 AM
Post by: jrebel on August 19, 2022, 12:06:42 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on August 19, 2022, 12:10:15 PM
Love seeing the kids and ladies whacking bears this year. Congrats to everyone. :tup::yeah: What a season!!
Post by: Platensek-po on August 19, 2022, 02:50:11 PM
Little Pathfinder got on the board today :tup:
Dang man your fam gets after it!! Good work!!!
Post by: OutHouse on August 19, 2022, 03:19:35 PM
Little Pathfinder got on the board today :tup:
Dang man your fam gets after it!! Good work!!!
:yeah:
Pathfinders always have good stuff to share. And nice job to everyone!
Post by: idaho guy on August 20, 2022, 10:54:48 AM
Post by: dilleytech on August 21, 2022, 08:05:57 AM
Post by: dilleytech on August 21, 2022, 08:08:14 AM
Post by: jasnt on August 21, 2022, 08:12:42 AM
Day 5 it finally came together for me on a nice bear. Wish he had more fat but a good size and I was lucky enough he let me shoot him twice all though the first shot was plenty. That’s 3 for us. Saving the 4th tag for something really fat.Congrats
Post by: Cougartail on August 21, 2022, 08:19:47 AM
Day 5 it finally came together for me on a nice bear. Wish he had more fat but a good size and I was lucky enough he let me shoot him twice all though the first shot was plenty. That’s 3 for us. Saving the 4th tag for something really fat.
That black hood is some weird camo? lol
Congratulations!
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 21, 2022, 08:44:05 AM
It scaled 236 pounds at the butchers this morning.
Post by: Cougartail on August 21, 2022, 12:25:05 PM
Post by: firepin on August 21, 2022, 03:35:02 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 21, 2022, 06:03:48 PM
Post by: jrebel on August 21, 2022, 06:32:51 PM
Looks to be a decent bear. Bet it was a bugger keeping the meat clean.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on August 21, 2022, 06:47:30 PM
I find it interesting that bears are found in fresh burns like that.....what is it that attracts them to the burn??
Looks to be a decent bear. Bet it was a bugger keeping the meat clean.
Curiosity killed the bear.🤣
Maybe bears have a food migration and his source took him thru there.🤔
Post by: jrebel on August 21, 2022, 06:50:12 PM
I find it interesting that bears are found in fresh burns like that.....what is it that attracts them to the burn??
Looks to be a decent bear. Bet it was a bugger keeping the meat clean.
Curiosity killed the bear.🤣
Maybe bears have a food migration and his source took him thru there.🤔
I was thinking they are creatures of habit and before the area burned...it provided a good food source. Thus they are looking for food in an area that usually has it. I have heard of many bears getting killed in burns. I have also been on wildland fires where bears were in the fresh / new burned out areas daily.....always found it to be weird. :dunno:
Post by: emac on August 21, 2022, 07:30:52 PM
I find it interesting that bears are found in fresh burns like that.....what is it that attracts them to the burn??Insects/grubs
Looks to be a decent bear. Bet it was a bugger keeping the meat clean.
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Post by: firepin on August 21, 2022, 07:43:36 PM
Post by: Threewolves on August 22, 2022, 02:00:48 PM
I find it interesting that bears are found in fresh burns like that.....what is it that attracts them to the burn??Two cheap tarps, one to roll the animal on to (keeps it from getting dirtier) and one to have all your clean stuff on game bags, game bags with meat.
Looks to be a decent bear. Bet it was a bugger keeping the meat clean.
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Post by: dilleytech on August 24, 2022, 11:27:42 AM
I find it interesting that bears are found in fresh burns like that.....what is it that attracts them to the burn??Two cheap tarps, one to roll the animal on to (keeps it from getting dirtier) and one to have all your clean stuff on game bags, game bags with meat.
Looks to be a decent bear. Bet it was a bugger keeping the meat clean.
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I always keep one of those emergency blankets in my pack just for keeping meat clean or for emergency shelter or whatever. They weigh about 4 oz and are 6x8’ I believe. Then you can wrap your meat bags on the meat shelf of your pack to keep your pack clean .
Post by: firepin on August 24, 2022, 12:18:37 PM
I always keep one of those emergency blankets in my pack just for keeping meat clean or for emergency shelter or whatever. They weigh about 4 oz and are 6x8’ I believe. Then you can wrap your meat bags on the meat shelf of your pack to keep your pack clean .
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Will be doing this. The tarps would be nice but my pack is running out of room.
Post by: Ntbutcher on August 24, 2022, 01:13:21 PM
I always keep one of those emergency blankets in my pack just for keeping meat clean or for emergency shelter or whatever. They weigh about 4 oz and are 6x8’ I believe. Then you can wrap your meat bags on the meat shelf of your pack to keep your pack clean .
Will be doing this. The tarps would be nice but my pack is running out of room.
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I need to pick up one of these..
https://www.caribougear.com/collections/hunters-tarps
Those emergency blankets always tear on me. I've got another light weight tarp Ill use until it gets torn up and nasty.
Post by: emac on August 24, 2022, 08:13:24 PM
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Post by: deadyote on August 25, 2022, 12:30:54 PM
Bear behind our hotel in Leavenworth right now. Has quite thr audience.Fancy hotel 7mm fan!!! The Post is no joke.
Post by: MeepDog on August 25, 2022, 03:31:12 PM
I think cheap tarps would be cheaper and also take up less room if you did the setup rightI keep a full size contractor garbage bag in my backpack. It works for a poncho in a pinch and can be opened up to keep meat clean.
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Post by: dilleytech on August 26, 2022, 09:22:18 AM
I think cheap tarps would be cheaper and also take up less room if you did the setup right
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The emergency blanket cost 9$, weighs around 8oz and takes up 6”x4”x2”. In your pack. I haven’t ever had one tear or anything but I wouldn’t expect them to hold weight.
Post by: emac on August 26, 2022, 10:24:26 AM
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Post by: bearmanric on August 29, 2022, 07:52:57 AM
Post by: Goshawk on August 29, 2022, 08:15:34 PM
Wife started off our season “after I had snuck to 23 yards of a bear with my bow on opening day that winded me before providing a shot”, with her personal best bear on the 3rd. Funny shaped bear. 221# gutted, no fat, big paws, 20” skull and 6.5’. So much for my theory that old bears always have lots of fat.
Dang those flys are thick. Might need to wear a head net next time!
Post by: Stevewazfishing on September 02, 2022, 08:00:11 AM
Another bear down. With not being the shooter this season I was able to focus efforts in trying to get my hunting partner/life long best friend his first bear. We saw 2 bears in an area a couple days prior. We went back into the area and spotted another bear in the blackberries feeding hard. Took about an hour before presenting a shot just before leaving sight and he made an amazing shot at 225 yards of the shooting sticks. Bear went about 30 yards and piled up in seconds. Using 300wsm with a 165 grain sierra gameking. The rollercoaster of emotions on this hunt was amazing with how it played out. Super happy with this season having the group go 3 for 3. It was awesome to have packers from our group on call to help assist when help was needed. They went and pulled an all nighter to drive the distance and hike in to haul out and still went to work the next day. Super tired but shows true family and friendships that I am blessed to call my hunting group. We are always there for each other.
Post by: Platensek-po on September 02, 2022, 08:41:50 AM
Another bear down. With not being the shooter this season I was able to focus efforts in trying to get my hunting partner/life long best friend his first bear. We saw 2 bears in an area a couple days prior. We went back into the area and spotted another bear in the blackberries feeding hard. Took about an hour before presenting a shot just before leaving sight and he made an amazing shot at 225 yards of the shooting sticks. Bear went about 30 yards and piled up in seconds. Using 300wsm with a 165 grain sierra gameking. The rollercoaster of emotions on this hunt was amazing with how it played out. Super happy with this season having the group go 3 for 3. It was awesome to have packers from our group on call to help assist when help was needed. They went and pulled an all nighter to drive the distance and hike in to haul out and still went to work the next day. Super tired but shows true family and friendships that I am blessed to call my hunting group. We are always there for each other.
Way to go!!
Post by: knob221 on September 07, 2022, 07:26:44 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on September 07, 2022, 07:36:10 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on September 07, 2022, 07:59:41 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on September 07, 2022, 08:20:29 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on September 07, 2022, 08:21:39 AM
First bear, first Washington harvest, first solo hunt, first backcountry hunt, first quarter, first bone out, first pack out! Face down in huckleberries at 6600 ft (east side) just after the morning sun hit the slope. Shot at 100 yds with 6.5 creedmor Hornady 143 grain ELDX on morning 3 of a 4 day trip. High double lung and I think some shrapnel hit spine because he was lights out on impact. Took me all day to quarter, get back to camp, then bone out because I am inexperienced. 76 lbs boned out without rib meat and with fat trimmed (wish I could have taken, but it was just too heavy). I hiked the 10 miles back to the truck on Labor Day. Hardest thing I've ever done! Going back next weekend to get some gear I had to cache and I'm going to grab the skull.
Great work man, well done!
Post by: pianoman9701 on September 07, 2022, 08:37:18 AM
Post by: knob221 on September 07, 2022, 08:40:21 AM
Post by: ganghis on September 07, 2022, 09:12:12 AM
Post by: hunter399 on September 07, 2022, 10:43:38 AM
Great looking bears!
Post by: trophyhunt on September 07, 2022, 12:18:01 PM
Post by: Shawn Ryan on September 07, 2022, 05:48:53 PM
First bear, first Washington harvest, first solo hunt, first backcountry hunt, first quarter, first bone out, first pack out! Face down in huckleberries at 6600 ft (east side) just after the morning sun hit the slope. Shot at 100 yds with 6.5 creedmor Hornady 143 grain ELDX on morning 3 of a 4 day trip. High double lung and I think some shrapnel hit spine because he was lights out on impact. Took me all day to quarter, get back to camp, then bone out because I am inexperienced. 76 lbs boned out without rib meat and with fat trimmed (wish I could have taken, but it was just too heavy). I hiked the 10 miles back to the truck on Labor Day. Hardest thing I've ever done! Going back next weekend to get some gear I had to cache and I'm going to grab the skull.
Super great "first" experiences.
Post by: Shawn Ryan on September 07, 2022, 05:49:52 PM
XL bear with a cool color.
XL? More like cave bear. He looks huge. The distance between his ears is unreal.
Post by: jasnt on September 07, 2022, 05:51:55 PM
XL bear with a cool color.your on a role this year! Congrats
Post by: Ntbutcher on September 11, 2022, 08:54:06 AM
Post by: knob221 on September 11, 2022, 09:22:05 AM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on September 11, 2022, 09:31:48 AM
That says it all. I've had 1 partner like that. Too bad he lives 1800 miles from here.
Nice bears all, keep them coming.
Post by: Dwrecknfish on September 18, 2022, 07:02:39 PM
Post by: Pacific Ghost on September 20, 2022, 09:59:17 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on September 20, 2022, 10:55:18 AM
Post by: hunter399 on September 20, 2022, 11:12:20 AM
Kinda a small guy .
But I wasn't really bear hunting,just happened to see one,opportunity was there. So I took it.
I can always be more selective on my 2nd tag.
243 truck rifle I throw in sometimes,103 grain eldx.
Was very impressed with the eldx.
Post by: Platensek-po on September 20, 2022, 11:55:42 AM
I did notch my first tag the other day.
Kinda a small guy .
But I wasn't really bear hunting,just happened to see one,opportunity was there. So I took it.
I can always be more selective on my 2nd tag.
243 truck rifle I throw in sometimes,103 grain eldx.
Was very impressed with the eldx.
That’s an awesome pic!
Post by: jasnt on September 20, 2022, 12:47:21 PM
I did notch my first tag the other day.That is an awesome pic. Pretty sure I’ve seen that truck a few times up in one of my favorite spots. Congrats
Kinda a small guy .
But I wasn't really bear hunting,just happened to see one,opportunity was there. So I took it.
I can always be more selective on my 2nd tag.
243 truck rifle I throw in sometimes,103 grain eldx.
Was very impressed with the eldx.
Post by: mcrawfordaf on September 20, 2022, 01:02:48 PM
I did notch my first tag the other day.
Kinda a small guy .
But I wasn't really bear hunting,just happened to see one,opportunity was there. So I took it.
I can always be more selective on my 2nd tag.
243 truck rifle I throw in sometimes,103 grain eldx.
Was very impressed with the eldx.
love to see it! Grats 399
Post by: Machias on September 20, 2022, 01:47:24 PM
Post by: Pacific Ghost on September 20, 2022, 03:31:16 PM
But I wasn't really bear hunting,just happened to see one,opportunity was there. So I took it."
That is cool. All of the harvested-while-wood-cutting stories I've heard of over the years have only involved deer. I'd mix all that firewood with my other stock in order to re-live the memories every time a blood-soaked stick gets tossed into the woodstove.
Post by: hunter399 on September 21, 2022, 08:04:56 AM
I do know in one of my spots .....I did notch my first tag the other day.That is an awesome pic. Pretty sure I’ve seen that truck a few times up in one of my favorite spots. Congrats
Kinda a small guy .
But I wasn't really bear hunting,just happened to see one,opportunity was there. So I took it.
I can always be more selective on my 2nd tag.
243 truck rifle I throw in sometimes,103 grain eldx.
Was very impressed with the eldx.
There is a long range target,square chunk of steel tied between two trees. Painted white with a big red dot on it.
I'm gonna say probably,maybe,most likely.
That truck is in a lot of "spots" :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: hunter399 on September 21, 2022, 08:07:00 AM
Post by: jasnt on September 21, 2022, 10:17:54 AM
It’s not my target. More of a rock hunter my self. Good luck out there this year. If I can get a handle on my health issues this year I’ll be back out after bears soonI do know in one of my spots .....I did notch my first tag the other day.That is an awesome pic. Pretty sure I’ve seen that truck a few times up in one of my favorite spots. Congrats
Kinda a small guy .
But I wasn't really bear hunting,just happened to see one,opportunity was there. So I took it.
I can always be more selective on my 2nd tag.
243 truck rifle I throw in sometimes,103 grain eldx.
Was very impressed with the eldx.
There is a long range target,square chunk of steel tied between two trees. Painted white with a big red dot on it.
I'm gonna say probably,maybe,most likely.
That truck is in a lot of "spots" :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: hunter399 on September 21, 2022, 10:23:02 AM
Hope your feeling better soon.It’s not my target. More of a rock hunter my self. Good luck out there this year. If I can get a handle on my health issues this year I’ll be back out after bears soonI do know in one of my spots .....I did notch my first tag the other day.That is an awesome pic. Pretty sure I’ve seen that truck a few times up in one of my favorite spots. Congrats
Kinda a small guy .
But I wasn't really bear hunting,just happened to see one,opportunity was there. So I took it.
I can always be more selective on my 2nd tag.
243 truck rifle I throw in sometimes,103 grain eldx.
Was very impressed with the eldx.
There is a long range target,square chunk of steel tied between two trees. Painted white with a big red dot on it.
I'm gonna say probably,maybe,most likely.
That truck is in a lot of "spots" :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
I also have a few health issues that have started to limit me.
Post by: CavemantheHunter on September 26, 2022, 10:23:10 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on September 26, 2022, 10:54:44 AM
Frank Church bear. 2500 vertical pack up and 2.5 miles out. Didn't help that she decided to jump off a cliff after being shot and roll an additional 800' down. According to the gal that took the tooth, she is over 25 years old. Sorry for poor pic quality, hard to get good pics solo on a 45 degree slope.
You weren't kidding, that's a steep one! Were you still falling off the cliff with the bear when you took the picture?
Post by: NorseNW on September 26, 2022, 11:07:03 AM
Frank Church bear. 2500 vertical pack up and 2.5 miles out. Didn't help that she decided to jump off a cliff after being shot and roll an additional 800' down. According to the gal that took the tooth, she is over 25 years old. Sorry for poor pic quality, hard to get good pics solo on a 45 degree slope.
You weren't kidding, that's a steep one! Were you still falling off the cliff with the bear when you took the picture?
Oh my gosh 7mmfan - that's freakin awesome. I'm sitting here trying to think up a sassy remark about the photo and scroll to your post - you win hands down over anything I came up with so far :tup:
Post by: NorseNW on September 26, 2022, 11:07:59 AM
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Post by: TommyH on September 28, 2022, 04:43:55 PM
I do know in one of my spots .....I did notch my first tag the other day.That is an awesome pic. Pretty sure I’ve seen that truck a few times up in one of my favorite spots. Congrats
Kinda a small guy .
But I wasn't really bear hunting,just happened to see one,opportunity was there. So I took it.
I can always be more selective on my 2nd tag.
243 truck rifle I throw in sometimes,103 grain eldx.
Was very impressed with the eldx.
There is a long range target,square chunk of steel tied between two trees. Painted white with a big red dot on it.
I'm gonna say probably,maybe,most likely.
That truck is in a lot of "spots" :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Kinda Surprised that thing was even out with all the traffic up there.. SxS all day long up and down... 👍👍
Post by: acspah33 on September 28, 2022, 09:41:23 PM
Post by: Dan-o on September 28, 2022, 09:57:12 PM
Frank Church bear. 2500 vertical pack up and 2.5 miles out. Didn't help that she decided to jump off a cliff after being shot and roll an additional 800' down. According to the gal that took the tooth, she is over 25 years old. Sorry for poor pic quality, hard to get good pics solo on a 45 degree slope.
25 years in the Frank Church.
Imagine the things she saw.
I didnt even think a wild bear could get 25. Thats quite something.
Post by: Jonathan_S on September 28, 2022, 10:35:48 PM
Frank Church bear. 2500 vertical pack up and 2.5 miles out. Didn't help that she decided to jump off a cliff after being shot and roll an additional 800' down. According to the gal that took the tooth, she is over 25 years old. Sorry for poor pic quality, hard to get good pics solo on a 45 degree slope.
25 years in the Frank Church.
Imagine the things she saw.
I didnt even think a wild bear could get 25. Thats quite something.
She saw a lot of months inside a den, I'll bet the farm on that. Pretty long time in some intense country
Post by: lewy on September 28, 2022, 10:49:53 PM
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Post by: BlackRiverTaxidermy on October 07, 2022, 10:14:53 AM
Joel- BRT
Post by: lewy on October 07, 2022, 10:28:17 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on October 07, 2022, 10:31:14 AM
Muzzy Westside elk hunt
That is a goofy looking elk
Post by: JakeLand on October 08, 2022, 11:59:23 AM
something finally came in to the cow calls !!Muzzy Westside elk hunt
That is a goofy looking elk
Post by: Buzz2401 on October 10, 2022, 03:45:01 PM
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Post by: hunter399 on October 10, 2022, 04:20:19 PM
Heck ya👍
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Post by: HillHound on October 12, 2022, 05:34:29 PM
Canada bear. 338 lapua 260 grain hammer hunter 320 yard shot. Didn’t take a step.Nice. How is the moose hunting going?
Post by: X-Force on October 20, 2022, 08:59:19 AM
Post by: hunterednate on October 20, 2022, 09:00:36 AM
Found this guy in the sage.
Gorgeous bear. Nice work, X-Force!
Post by: Jonathan_S on October 20, 2022, 09:27:59 AM
Post by: duckmen1 on October 20, 2022, 10:01:45 AM
#2 in the books from a week or so ago. October bears are the best for those of us who like bear fat. Ultimate goal is for a November bear but they hard to find.
Beautiful bear
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