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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: swanderek on July 14, 2023, 07:56:38 PM

Title: Size of this bear?
Post by: swanderek on July 14, 2023, 07:56:38 PM: This guy came through my backyard here in Arlington.
Is this around 150 -175 or smaller?
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Post by: Dan-o on July 14, 2023, 08:05:08 PM: He looks tiny and skinny to me.

My completely nonexpert opinion wonders if he'd break 100 pounds.
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Post by: Timberstalker on July 14, 2023, 08:07:40 PM: Young bear. I’d say 125-150, max.
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Post by: timberhunter on July 14, 2023, 08:14:02 PM: He looks like a young bear to me also. My guess is he is closer to 100-125 lbs
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 14, 2023, 08:20:20 PM: Needs a couple years to gain some weight.
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Post by: swanderek on July 14, 2023, 08:21:41 PM: Cool thanks!
Ive only had 2 bears in 2 years. Wonder if it’s out looking for fawns
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Post by: blackdog on July 14, 2023, 08:32:07 PM: 107 pounds.
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Post by: Alchase on July 14, 2023, 10:35:20 PM: He looks anorexic for a bear this is time of year.
But I am no expert.
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Post by: HikerHunter on July 15, 2023, 06:23:39 AM: Tough angle to judge from but because you can see grass between the front legs and also between the front right paw and back left leg, it seems to have a very small belly. I’d agree with the guesses of about 100.
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Post by: duckmen1 on July 15, 2023, 06:29:12 AM: 110 to 115 ish
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Post by: buckcanyonlodge on July 15, 2023, 12:42:44 PM: 1,600 ounces
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Post by: boneaddict on July 15, 2023, 01:14:59 PM: Less than a hundred, likely 80 range