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Post by: mboyle0828 on August 01, 2023, 10:22:44 AM
It’s been a long wait! Let’s see em! 8)May and June 2023
Those are brutes!
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Good luck everyone. Get out there and fill a couple bear tags. Find the berries, call them in, spot and Stalk…. you can’t get them if your not out there. The deer and elk will thank you
Post by: mboyle0828 on August 01, 2023, 01:45:27 PM
6:30 this morning I received a txt from one of my sons:
Nice!!! :tup:
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Post by: Dan-o on August 01, 2023, 04:56:26 PM
Congrats to the successful hunters.
Post by: MADMAX on August 01, 2023, 04:58:37 PM
I hope all are successful 👍
Post by: Rainier10 on August 01, 2023, 05:11:06 PM
Congrats and a huge thank you to the successful hunters so far.
I hope plenty more are successful and I hope they post the success photos.
Post by: Born2late on August 01, 2023, 05:29:11 PM
Going up tomorrow taking my daughter and her boyfriend. See if we can get another.
Post by: jackelope on August 01, 2023, 05:42:05 PM
Sure is unfortunate to see that out of fellow hunters. Keep it on track.
Post by: NewHunter24 on August 01, 2023, 05:47:41 PM
Thanks again for all the help over the last few months! was awesome to find one, I need to stay calm next time though!
Post by: fowl smacker on August 01, 2023, 06:48:41 PM
Took a couple guys who had never killed a bear before today. Fun to see them so excited.I've only seen 1 bear while hunting in my life and you guys got 2 in 1 day! Nicely done.
Going up tomorrow taking my daughter and her boyfriend. See if we can get another.
Post by: jrebel on August 01, 2023, 07:00:39 PM
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Post by: mboyle0828 on August 01, 2023, 07:11:11 PM
Post by: Born2late on August 01, 2023, 07:28:05 PM
Last year same spot same opener my daughter and I doubled. So that’s two years in a row. I never really saw many bears until I really tried to focus on being where they were at for the time of season.Took a couple guys who had never killed a bear before today. Fun to see them so excited.I've only seen 1 bear while hunting in my life and you guys got 2 in 1 day! Nicely done.
Going up tomorrow taking my daughter and her boyfriend. See if we can get another.
Post by: jrebel on August 01, 2023, 07:37:23 PM
Last year same spot same opener my daughter and I doubled. So that’s two years in a row. I never really saw many bears until I really tried to focus on being where they were at for the time of season.Took a couple guys who had never killed a bear before today. Fun to see them so excited.I've only seen 1 bear while hunting in my life and you guys got 2 in 1 day! Nicely done.
Going up tomorrow taking my daughter and her boyfriend. See if we can get another.
That is fact....if your not actively hunting them, its easy to not see them. Once you learn how and where to hunt them.....it becomes a lot easier to see them. I would never see them, now I see them all the time.
Post by: Rainier10 on August 01, 2023, 07:52:29 PM
:yeah:Last year same spot same opener my daughter and I doubled. So that’s two years in a row. I never really saw many bears until I really tried to focus on being where they were at for the time of season.Took a couple guys who had never killed a bear before today. Fun to see them so excited.I've only seen 1 bear while hunting in my life and you guys got 2 in 1 day! Nicely done.
Going up tomorrow taking my daughter and her boyfriend. See if we can get another.
That is fact....if your not actively hunting them, its easy to not see them. Once you learn how and where to hunt them.....it becomes a lot easier to see them. I would never see them, now I see them all the time.
Post by: jackelope on August 01, 2023, 07:52:32 PM
Last year same spot same opener my daughter and I doubled. So that’s two years in a row. I never really saw many bears until I really tried to focus on being where they were at for the time of season.Took a couple guys who had never killed a bear before today. Fun to see them so excited.I've only seen 1 bear while hunting in my life and you guys got 2 in 1 day! Nicely done.
Going up tomorrow taking my daughter and her boyfriend. See if we can get another.
Jackpot. Be where the bears are.
Post by: Rainier10 on August 01, 2023, 07:54:46 PM
Post by: bugs n bones on August 01, 2023, 08:18:30 PM
Took a couple guys who had never killed a bear before today. Fun to see them so excited.thats awesome
Going up tomorrow taking my daughter and her boyfriend. See if we can get another.
Post by: BlackRiverTaxidermy on August 01, 2023, 09:39:02 PM
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Post by: GASoline71 on August 02, 2023, 06:57:29 AM
First day magic!
Congrats Joel! Cool patch on that dude for sure!
Gary
Post by: MeepDog on August 02, 2023, 07:51:13 AM
First day magic! Been keeping tabs on a few bruins frequenting a trail near some river bottoms. Been trail cam’ing this area for a few years and I’ve found bears to be very pattern prone as long as they aren’t messed with. Climbed into the tree stand today at 3pm and an hour and half later I could hear one moving through the brush. Almost busted out the predator call when I wasn’t hearing anything but waited and about 5 minutes later this boar came walking below the stand about 50 yards away down the trail. One shot and this 5 foot, 175lb boar didn’t move. Not huge but pretty stoked about his white ‘heart’ patch in the center of his chest. Best of luck to everyone this year!!What weapon did you use up in that tree stand? I've been considering tree stand slug hunting
Post by: BlackRiverTaxidermy on August 02, 2023, 09:20:20 AM
First day magic! Been keeping tabs on a few bruins frequenting a trail near some river bottoms. Been trail cam’ing this area for a few years and I’ve found bears to be very pattern prone as long as they aren’t messed with. Climbed into the tree stand today at 3pm and an hour and half later I could hear one moving through the brush. Almost busted out the predator call when I wasn’t hearing anything but waited and about 5 minutes later this boar came walking below the stand about 50 yards away down the trail. One shot and this 5 foot, 175lb boar didn’t move. Not huge but pretty stoked about his white ‘heart’ patch in the center of his chest. Best of luck to everyone this year!!What weapon did you use up in that tree stand? I've been considering tree stand slug hunting
Used a Marlin 30-30 lever action with open sights. Longest shot in the that spot was about what I took at 50 yards and its about the only open sight rifle I have with the exception of a shotgun. Thought about using a shotgun but I just dont like the ballistics of a slug (too big of a hole!) and 00. buck i think would be a little too light on a bear with their thick hide and lots of fat. I was taught by a great bear hunter to shoot IN the back half of the shoulder, not behind the shoulder, capturing damage to the scapula which "takes out their front driveline" while still getting lead in the breadbasket. Has worked very well for me in this placement, but I dont know if .00 or .000 buck would have enough to get through that bone and still open the bear up for bleeding/bloodtrail if they take off. Have shot 3 bears in the brush with this 30-30 and every one DUMPED in its tracks...lots of knock-down power.
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Post by: GASoline71 on August 02, 2023, 11:00:34 AM
First day magic! Been keeping tabs on a few bruins frequenting a trail near some river bottoms. Been trail cam’ing this area for a few years and I’ve found bears to be very pattern prone as long as they aren’t messed with. Climbed into the tree stand today at 3pm and an hour and half later I could hear one moving through the brush. Almost busted out the predator call when I wasn’t hearing anything but waited and about 5 minutes later this boar came walking below the stand about 50 yards away down the trail. One shot and this 5 foot, 175lb boar didn’t move. Not huge but pretty stoked about his white ‘heart’ patch in the center of his chest. Best of luck to everyone this year!!What weapon did you use up in that tree stand? I've been considering tree stand slug hunting
Used a Marlin 30-30 lever action with open sights. Longest shot in the that spot was about what I took at 50 yards and its about the only open sight rifle I have with the exception of a shotgun. Thought about using a shotgun but I just dont like the ballistics of a slug (too big of a hole!) and 00. buck i think would be a little too light on a bear with their thick hide and lots of fat. I was taught by a great bear hunter to shoot IN the back half of the shoulder, not behind the shoulder, capturing damage to the scapula which "takes out their front driveline" while still getting lead in the breadbasket. Has worked very well for me in this placement, but I dont know if .00 or .000 buck would have enough to get through that bone and still open the bear up for bleeding/bloodtrail if they take off. Have shot 3 bears in the brush with this 30-30 and every one DUMPED in its tracks...lots of knock-down power.
Hmm... Might have to dust of the ol' 336!
Gary
Post by: vandeman17 on August 02, 2023, 11:19:16 AM
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Post by: passman65 on August 02, 2023, 11:49:22 AM
Great looking bears so far! Get my first shot tomorrow straight after work, hoping this one’s sticking around.
That's a nice bear!
Post by: Gringo31 on August 02, 2023, 12:26:49 PM
I'm hoping to get some time in the next few weeks to call me in one. It's something I haven't done and look forward to. :tup:
Post by: bugs n bones on August 02, 2023, 04:39:04 PM
Post by: hunter399 on August 02, 2023, 04:49:09 PM
Greasy old pumpkin headSweet Jesus,heck ya.
Congrats 👏
Post by: teanawayslayer on August 02, 2023, 05:02:55 PM
Greasy old pumpkin headgood looking bear mike!
Post by: Ryan P on August 02, 2023, 05:52:07 PM
Post by: Dan-o on August 02, 2023, 06:12:29 PM
Greasy old pumpkin head
NICE NOGGIN on that one!!!
Post by: hunter399 on August 02, 2023, 06:20:58 PM
Greasy old pumpkin headThe head on that beast is very impressive.
Man that's a dandy one.
Post by: mboyle0828 on August 02, 2023, 08:22:27 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 02, 2023, 08:36:46 PM
This is a success thread. If you’re not posting dead bears or congrats posts for someone else’s dead bears, take it somewhere else. This is not the thread for debate, criticism, anything other than your dead bears and congrats posts and thanks for sharing posts. That’s it. I’m going to nuke a bunch of posts now and it’s probably going to aggravate some folks.
Don’t care.
Start a new thread.
Post by: Cougartail on August 02, 2023, 08:41:55 PM
Greasy old pumpkin head
Nice bear!
Post by: hunter399 on August 02, 2023, 08:45:27 PM
Folks.Id prefer you did ,thanks
This is a success thread. If you’re not posting dead bears or congrats posts for someone else’s dead bears, take it somewhere else. This is not the thread for debate, criticism, anything other than your dead bears and congrats posts and thanks for sharing posts. That’s it. I’m going to nuke a bunch of posts now and it’s probably going to aggravate some folks.
Don’t care.
Start a new thread.
Post by: NewHunter24 on August 03, 2023, 01:01:50 AM
Greasy old pumpkin head
Damn that's a nice bear!!
Post by: rgcopk9 on August 03, 2023, 11:00:49 AM
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Post by: dilleytech on August 03, 2023, 01:33:02 PM
Post by: mboyle0828 on August 03, 2023, 03:00:32 PM
Got a pretty good one last night. Not a giant bear but judging by its lack of teeth it appears to be pretty old.. really skinny like the last 7 or so bears.Nice job Dilley!
Post by: NewHunter24 on August 03, 2023, 03:22:10 PM
Got a pretty good one last night. Not a giant bear but judging by its lack of teeth it appears to be pretty old.. really skinny like the last 7 or so bears.
Nice looking bear!
Post by: hunter399 on August 03, 2023, 04:19:43 PM
Got a pretty good one last night. Not a giant bear but judging by its lack of teeth it appears to be pretty old.. really skinny like the last 7 or so bears.Heck ya!
Another bear in the dirt.
Great job , congrats.
Post by: rgcopk9 on August 04, 2023, 06:26:01 AM
Got a pretty good one last night. Not a giant bear but judging by its lack of teeth it appears to be pretty old.. really skinny like the last 7 or so bears.Good job! Love the chest patch(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230804/9f761f4e3fc63753dc513b22448eab41.jpg)
Step Son notched his first big game tag last night!
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Post by: hunter399 on August 04, 2023, 06:57:02 AM
Heck ya.Got a pretty good one last night. Not a giant bear but judging by its lack of teeth it appears to be pretty old.. really skinny like the last 7 or so bears.Good job! Love the chest patch(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230804/9f761f4e3fc63753dc513b22448eab41.jpg)
Step Son notched his first big game tag last night!
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Big smile say it all
Great job👍
Post by: Stevewazfishing on August 05, 2023, 10:43:18 AM
Post by: hunter399 on August 05, 2023, 12:18:27 PM
Little late on the post, but got this one on opening day after work! Little on the smaller side but makes for an easier pack out :tup:Heck ya.
Big or small ,still gonna eat.
Congrats 👏
Post by: duckmen1 on August 05, 2023, 12:31:30 PM
Little late on the post, but got this one on opening day after work! Little on the smaller side but makes for an easier pack out :tup:
It was unfortunate for the group to all miss opening morning. But we made up for it dropping 2 bears for the afternoon hunt. It was a late night for both being in different areas but we got it done. Himalayan Black Berries seem to be starting off a bit slower but salmon berries and thimble berries and trailing blackberries have made up for it. Definitely a lot of food out there but the rest of the week has shown minimal bear sign in areas. Just gotta keep covering ground and searching for more.
Post by: okie john on August 06, 2023, 09:50:55 AM
Little late on the post, but got this one on opening day after work! Little on the smaller side but makes for an easier pack out :tup:
It was unfortunate for the group to all miss opening morning. But we made up for it dropping 2 bears for the afternoon hunt. It was a late night for both being in different areas but we got it done. Himalayan Black Berries seem to be starting off a bit slower but salmon berries and thimble berries and trailing blackberries have made up for it. Definitely a lot of food out there but the rest of the week has shown minimal bear sign in areas. Just gotta keep covering ground and searching for more.
Nice work!
I haven't been able to get out yet and it's driving me nuts. I'm seeing ripe blackberries up to about 500' ASL. How high are you guys seeing ripe ones?
Thanks,
Okie John
Post by: Bareback on August 06, 2023, 10:38:45 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on August 06, 2023, 10:50:33 AM
Post by: hunter399 on August 06, 2023, 11:28:26 AM
Heck yes. Love all the success.:yeah:
Congrats 👏
Getting done.
Post by: duckmen1 on August 06, 2023, 11:48:07 AM
Little late on the post, but got this one on opening day after work! Little on the smaller side but makes for an easier pack out :tup:
It was unfortunate for the group to all miss opening morning. But we made up for it dropping 2 bears for the afternoon hunt. It was a late night for both being in different areas but we got it done. Himalayan Black Berries seem to be starting off a bit slower but salmon berries and thimble berries and trailing blackberries have made up for it. Definitely a lot of food out there but the rest of the week has shown minimal bear sign in areas. Just gotta keep covering ground and searching for more.
Nice work!
I haven't been able to get out yet and it's driving me nuts. I'm seeing ripe blackberries up to about 500' ASL. How high are you guys seeing ripe ones?
Thanks,
Okie John
Close to about the same elevation. But in one area they are starting to ripen. Then the next they are still flowering or green at equal elevations. Struck out again on the morning hunt. Just trying to put in the time to get another tag filled.
Post by: blusc21 on August 06, 2023, 03:01:52 PM
Post by: knob221 on August 06, 2023, 09:11:19 PM
The morning of the second the wife spotted one we put a stalk on for an hour plus. We set up three times for shots but the bear never slowed enough to get it done. Eventually we were winded. A half hour later she spotted another bear a mile away. We watched that bear for four hours before it move into a good spot for a shot. Fortunately the winds shifted in our favor too. We got to within 225 yrds where she dropped it on the spot. While boning it out two more bears walked into our area. One was 20 yards away standing watching us. If we weren’t so hot and getting eaten alive by flies I would have taken that one. We had an amazing 24 hour period in which we saw seven bears.
Do you mind mentioning what elevation and either west or east of the crest?
Post by: okie john on August 07, 2023, 07:57:37 AM
Little late on the post, but got this one on opening day after work! Little on the smaller side but makes for an easier pack out :tup:
It was unfortunate for the group to all miss opening morning. But we made up for it dropping 2 bears for the afternoon hunt. It was a late night for both being in different areas but we got it done. Himalayan Black Berries seem to be starting off a bit slower but salmon berries and thimble berries and trailing blackberries have made up for it. Definitely a lot of food out there but the rest of the week has shown minimal bear sign in areas. Just gotta keep covering ground and searching for more.
Nice work!
I haven't been able to get out yet and it's driving me nuts. I'm seeing ripe blackberries up to about 500' ASL. How high are you guys seeing ripe ones?
Thanks,
Okie John
Close to about the same elevation. But in one area they are starting to ripen. Then the next they are still flowering or green at equal elevations. Struck out again on the morning hunt. Just trying to put in the time to get another tag filled.
Thanks. That's kinda what I was thinking.
Okie John
Post by: h2ofowlr on August 07, 2023, 08:07:02 AM
Post by: ducks4days on August 08, 2023, 03:00:40 PM
The morning of the second the wife spotted one we put a stalk on for an hour plus. We set up three times for shots but the bear never slowed enough to get it done. Eventually we were winded. A half hour later she spotted another bear a mile away. We watched that bear for four hours before it move into a good spot for a shot. Fortunately the winds shifted in our favor too. We got to within 225 yrds where she dropped it on the spot. While boning it out two more bears walked into our area. One was 20 yards away standing watching us. If we weren’t so hot and getting eaten alive by flies I would have taken that one. We had an amazing 24 hour period in which we saw seven bears.
This sounds terrible! How could I ever avoid such a horrible bear infested area?
Post by: The100Road on August 08, 2023, 03:30:55 PM
Thanks to my bro Chad Rowden and cousin Jason for all the help!
Post by: mboyle0828 on August 08, 2023, 04:14:20 PM
Post by: hunter399 on August 08, 2023, 04:34:58 PM
This was an Unbelievable day. My first ever bear. I called in with a rabbit in distress call that I made. We dropped the meat off at the butcher and it’s going to be a gorgeous rug at the cabin.
Thanks to my bro Chad Rowden and cousin Jason for all the help!
Heck ya. Congrats 👏
Maybe I'll try the call after glassing gets boring.
Again nice cinnamon bear,looks like a nice size one too.
Congrats!!!
Post by: MADMAX on August 08, 2023, 05:15:23 PM
Glad to see successful hunters 👍👍
Post by: Rainier10 on August 08, 2023, 06:11:43 PM
Congrats!
Post by: greenhead_killer on August 09, 2023, 09:40:20 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on August 10, 2023, 11:51:42 AM
Post by: RevJer on August 10, 2023, 11:56:52 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on August 10, 2023, 12:00:07 PM
Post by: Shawn Ryan on August 10, 2023, 01:26:29 PM
First day magic! Been keeping tabs on a few bruins frequenting a trail near some river bottoms. Been trail cam’ing this area for a few years and I’ve found bears to be very pattern prone as long as they aren’t messed with. Climbed into the tree stand today at 3pm and an hour and half later I could hear one moving through the brush. Almost busted out the predator call when I wasn’t hearing anything but waited and about 5 minutes later this boar came walking below the stand about 50 yards away down the trail. One shot and this 5 foot, 175lb boar didn’t move. Not huge but pretty stoked about his white ‘heart’ patch in the center of his chest. Best of luck to everyone this year!!
Curious what a taxidermist does with that nice throat/chest patch? Any specific plans? I had a bear with a nice patch. Rugged it and ruined the whole patch. I should have done something different.
Post by: geauxtigers on August 10, 2023, 01:51:03 PM
Took 5 days, but Little Pathfinder found one he wanted. :tup: I'll get a thread up with the story as soon as I have some time.
Congrats to Little Pathfinder! My son just passed hunter safety this spring and is really looking forward to deer season in October. I can’t wait
Post by: JDArms1240 on August 10, 2023, 03:04:06 PM
Post by: hunter399 on August 10, 2023, 03:29:20 PM
Took 5 days, but Little Pathfinder found one he wanted. :tup: I'll get a thread up with the story as soon as I have some time.I gotta say congrats!!!
I've spent the past two with my son as well.
I haven't been bringing my rifle at all.
It's a lot of hard work.
Congrats awesome job!👏👍
Gotta throw a heck ya too!
Post by: Angry Perch on August 11, 2023, 12:23:08 PM
Took 5 days, but Little Pathfinder found one he wanted. :tup: I'll get a thread up with the story as soon as I have some time.
That kid is gonna need a lot of wall space when he get's to house buying age. That smile always makes my day.
Post by: jstone on August 11, 2023, 03:28:32 PM
Post by: mboyle0828 on August 11, 2023, 03:38:11 PM
I haven’t read all of the posts just looking at the pictures. Has anyone used a call to call one in?
There was a recent post here on the forum where a member was trying to call in a bear, but had a big cougar come in.
Post by: hunter399 on August 11, 2023, 03:48:31 PM
I haven’t read all of the posts just looking at the pictures. Has anyone used a call to call one in?
There was a recent post here on the forum where a member was trying to call in a bear, but had a big cougar come in.
I believe there is a couple called in.
This topic or thread is for success stories and photos only.
So it would be best to start a new topic for calling bears.
I might give it a try in the next few days.
Nothing better to do in 100 degree weather.
Post by: JDArms1240 on August 11, 2023, 03:56:33 PM
Post by: jrebel on August 11, 2023, 04:29:24 PM
Not a big one but I’m super stoked about it still.
A dead bear is a good bear.....especially with a bow. Our family is not picky with our first tag....we get a little more picky with our second tag, mostly because bears are the one big game animal that allows you to be in the woods for most of the hunting seasons.
Stong work!! :tup: :tup:
Post by: hunter399 on August 11, 2023, 10:37:22 PM
Not a big one but I’m super stoked about it still.Heck ya!
Congrats!
Post by: Rainier10 on August 12, 2023, 05:48:36 PM
Post by: Taco280AI on August 12, 2023, 05:58:47 PM
Post by: jstone on August 13, 2023, 07:04:46 PM
Post by: hunter399 on August 13, 2023, 08:12:24 PM
Will it be too hot to think of hunting bears this weekend. Ellensburg areaCut it up,and post it up quickly. :dunno:👍
Post by: teanawayslayer on August 13, 2023, 09:17:00 PM
This was an Unbelievable day. My first ever bear. I called in with a rabbit in distress call that I made. We dropped the meat off at the butcher and it’s going to be a gorgeous rug at the cabin.pretty color! The smile says it all. Congrats!
Thanks to my bro Chad Rowden and cousin Jason for all the help!
Post by: passman65 on August 13, 2023, 09:58:06 PM
Post by: Dan-o on August 13, 2023, 10:00:49 PM
Post by: hunter399 on August 13, 2023, 10:03:20 PM
Nice bears, Passman!Heck ya
Congrats 👏
Post by: Rainier10 on August 13, 2023, 10:04:43 PM
Post by: passman65 on August 13, 2023, 10:11:53 PM
Nice bears, Passman!
Nice bears, Passman!Heck ya
Congrats 👏
Nice bears.Thanks guys, that was a much better reception then I got the first time I posted them. I appreciate it
Post by: The100Road on August 15, 2023, 11:44:59 AM
I haven’t read all of the posts just looking at the pictures. Has anyone used a call to call one in?
Yep. I used a rabbit in distress call to call mine in.
Post by: johnbmyersii on August 16, 2023, 08:13:41 AM
Post by: Hectocotylus on August 16, 2023, 08:29:06 AM
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Post by: RevJer on August 16, 2023, 08:42:58 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on August 16, 2023, 08:44:03 AM
Beautiful bear and scenery! :D:yeah: Well done!
Post by: mboyle0828 on August 16, 2023, 09:07:32 AM
Its been an incredibly hot past couple days but got it done Monday evening on this boarNice work!!
Post by: mboyle0828 on August 16, 2023, 09:08:12 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230816/e0fbfcb197ab259d817d734aef5ba250.jpg)Awesome color!
Post by: Hectocotylus on August 16, 2023, 09:40:11 AM
Thanks! Always confused for a second when I’m looking for a black bear and then a color phase walks out(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230816/e0fbfcb197ab259d817d734aef5ba250.jpg)Awesome color!
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Post by: ducks4days on August 16, 2023, 10:33:35 AM
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Congrats, this is a beautiful bear. Hoping the heat wasnt too much of an issue, and you can enjoy all of the meat.
Post by: JDArms1240 on August 16, 2023, 02:14:32 PM
Post by: hunter399 on August 16, 2023, 03:23:22 PM
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Looks like a good one, congrats 👍
Post by: Pathfinder101 on August 18, 2023, 01:44:08 PM
I haven’t read all of the posts just looking at the pictures. Has anyone used a call to call one in?Little Pathfinder killed his bear last year (2022) with a call.
We tried it a couple of times this year but didn't get a response. I think the right bear has to be in the right mood. I also think smart, old bears circle you and try to catch your scent before coming in. The bear he killed last year with the call wasn't real big. He was also in a tree stand last year. We were on the ground trying to call them this year. :dunno:
Post by: ducks4days on August 18, 2023, 07:12:54 PM
I haven’t read all of the posts just looking at the pictures. Has anyone used a call to call one in?Little Pathfinder killed his bear last year (2022) with a call.
That must have taken some considerable strength! Remind me never to get on little pathfinder’s bad side :chuckle:
Post by: Pathfinder101 on August 18, 2023, 10:37:09 PM
:chuckle: :chuckle:I haven’t read all of the posts just looking at the pictures. Has anyone used a call to call one in?Little Pathfinder killed his bear last year (2022) with a call.
That must have taken some considerable strength! Remind me never to get on little pathfinder’s bad side :chuckle:
Post by: dilleytech on August 19, 2023, 01:05:22 PM
Post by: Hectocotylus on August 19, 2023, 07:27:31 PM
Of course. #1 priority.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230816/e0fbfcb197ab259d817d734aef5ba250.jpg)
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Congrats, this is a beautiful bear. Hoping the heat wasnt too much of an issue, and you can enjoy all of the meat.
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Post by: dreadi on August 20, 2023, 08:22:52 PM
Every time I was in one spot, he’d show up on camera at my other spot. This went on for a few days. My mom said he must have had cams on me and decided to play with my mind. After seeing him on cams for a week while was away, coming back and playing cat and mouse for three days, I was mad at the bear. Yesterday I sat for half the day hoping to catch him in his pattern, and of course he deviated. I never saw him in person since he was at my other spot for a few minutes and there’s no way to get their quickly. Looking back through cams I saw he like to be in one spot regularly between 8am-9am. So on a few hours of sleep, I was there shortly after 6am. At 6:33am he took a 300WM 180gr Accubond to the heart and into a rear quarter that spun him 180 degrees, then he let out two death rattles. That was a sound I’ll never forget.
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Post by: Cougartail on August 20, 2023, 08:27:29 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on August 20, 2023, 08:36:56 PM
My first bear after 8 years of buying tags and only seeing three.
Every time I was in one spot, he’d show up on camera at my other spot. This went on for a few days. My mom said he must have had cams on me and decided to play with my mind. After seeing him on cams for a week while was away, coming back and playing cat and mouse for three days, I was mad at the bear. Yesterday I sat for half the day hoping to catch him in his pattern, and of course he deviated. I never saw him in person since he was at my other spot for a few minutes and there’s no way to get their quickly. Looking back through cams I saw he like to be in one spot regularly between 8am-9am. So on a few hours of sleep, I was there shortly after 6am. At 6:33am he took a 300WM 180gr Accubond to the heart and into a rear quarter that spun him 180 degrees, then he let out two death rattles. That was a sound I’ll never forget.
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Post by: Dan-o on August 20, 2023, 09:13:30 PM
My first bear after 8 years of buying tags and only seeing three.
Every time I was in one spot, he’d show up on camera at my other spot. This went on for a few days. My mom said he must have had cams on me and decided to play with my mind. After seeing him on cams for a week while was away, coming back and playing cat and mouse for three days, I was mad at the bear. Yesterday I sat for half the day hoping to catch him in his pattern, and of course he deviated. I never saw him in person since he was at my other spot for a few minutes and there’s no way to get their quickly. Looking back through cams I saw he like to be in one spot regularly between 8am-9am. So on a few hours of sleep, I was there shortly after 6am. At 6:33am he took a 300WM 180gr Accubond to the heart and into a rear quarter that spun him 180 degrees, then he let out two death rattles. That was a sound I’ll never forget.
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Post by: ganghis on August 21, 2023, 06:57:55 AM
Post by: CavemantheHunter on August 21, 2023, 09:58:19 AM
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Post by: RevJer on August 21, 2023, 02:26:40 PM
Post by: hunter399 on August 21, 2023, 02:45:18 PM
Found the huckleberries and found the bears. This on is for Lorna Smith. ;)Heck ya congrats 👏
Congrats to all successful so far.👍
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 22, 2023, 07:12:57 PM
Post by: high_hunter on August 22, 2023, 07:25:56 PM
Post by: Dan-o on August 22, 2023, 07:26:59 PM
Found this guy Saturday morning.
Beautiful looking bear.
I hope the hide is as beautiful as it looks in those pictures.
Post by: BreezyBear on August 22, 2023, 07:42:36 PM
Post by: Tbar on August 22, 2023, 07:54:15 PM
Found this guy Saturday morning.Stud! Congrats drock
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 22, 2023, 07:55:10 PM
it's pretty nice and is at the taxidermist being turned into a rug. Almost forgot as I was skinning a yote popped out and I let him have some 270wsm as well.Found this guy Saturday morning.
Beautiful looking bear.
I hope the hide is as beautiful as it looks in those pictures.
Post by: high_hunter on August 23, 2023, 01:47:09 AM
Post by: nwwanderer on August 23, 2023, 06:57:46 AM
Post by: pashok23 on August 23, 2023, 09:32:30 AM
Found this guy Saturday morning.Nice one
Post by: Rainier10 on August 23, 2023, 07:24:47 PM
Way to go.
Post by: bugs n bones on August 24, 2023, 06:27:26 AM
Post by: dreadi on August 24, 2023, 06:06:43 PM
it's pretty nice and is at the taxidermist being turned into a rug. Almost forgot as I was skinning a yote popped out and I let him have some 270wsm as well.Found this guy Saturday morning.
Beautiful looking bear.
I hope the hide is as beautiful as it looks in those pictures.
Bear vs Coyote mount?
Post by: hunter399 on August 24, 2023, 06:24:17 PM
Found this guy Saturday morning.Congrats 👏
Heck ya looks like a dandy.👍
It might be a good year for rugs .😁
Post by: Limhangerslayer on August 24, 2023, 08:03:11 PM
Found this guy Saturday morning.nice clean hide on that blackie! Congrats
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 25, 2023, 07:26:33 AM
bear rug. Hole in the yote was pretty massive.it's pretty nice and is at the taxidermist being turned into a rug. Almost forgot as I was skinning a yote popped out and I let him have some 270wsm as well.Found this guy Saturday morning.
Beautiful looking bear.
I hope the hide is as beautiful as it looks in those pictures.
Bear vs Coyote mount?
Post by: hunter399 on August 25, 2023, 08:10:00 AM
I bet it was.bear rug. Hole in the yote was pretty massive.it's pretty nice and is at the taxidermist being turned into a rug. Almost forgot as I was skinning a yote popped out and I let him have some 270wsm as well.Found this guy Saturday morning.
Beautiful looking bear.
I hope the hide is as beautiful as it looks in those pictures.
Bear vs Coyote mount?
Did it fall over legs up.
It's awesome when that happens.
Post by: tgomez on August 26, 2023, 03:35:34 AM
Post by: hunter399 on August 26, 2023, 05:37:29 AM
302 yards Friday, 8/25/2023 @ 5:00pm.Congrats 👏
Heck ya .
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Post by: ducks4days on August 28, 2023, 09:30:18 AM
Post by: hunter399 on August 28, 2023, 12:45:22 PM
First thing this morning eating acorns.Heck ya
Congrats
Post by: elkrack on August 28, 2023, 04:07:15 PM
Post by: Cougartail on August 28, 2023, 05:39:35 PM
Post by: dreadi on August 28, 2023, 06:20:33 PM
Hoping to catch up to this hog! His belly almost drags on the ground when he’s walking
OOOOwe! I'd smoke that for a dollar.
Post by: BlackRiverTaxidermy on September 02, 2023, 03:43:29 PM
It was chore getting him out! Scale weighed, minus guts, heart, lungs, etc. said 268lbs which puts him just over 300lbs live weight.
I’m sore this morning!
Post by: BlackRiverTaxidermy on September 02, 2023, 03:45:05 PM
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 02, 2023, 03:57:43 PM
Maybe you know a good taxidermist who could mount that big boy.🤔
Post by: JDArms1240 on September 02, 2023, 07:00:26 PM
Post by: hunter399 on September 02, 2023, 09:45:20 PM
Fatty good one.
Post by: Rainier10 on September 03, 2023, 10:01:01 AM
Thank you.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 03, 2023, 01:08:04 PM
Post by: redi on September 03, 2023, 01:09:56 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 03, 2023, 01:20:02 PM
Great Bear Wyatt. Congratulations to both of youhe wasn't near as smiley at 11pm when we were only about half way out to the truck :chuckle:
Post by: MADMAX on September 03, 2023, 01:43:53 PM
Congrats to the young fella
Post by: hunter399 on September 03, 2023, 02:26:37 PM
So coolYup very cool.
Congrats to the young fella
Wish my father would of helped me like that.
Congrats 👏
You should be very proud.👍
Post by: teanawayslayer on September 03, 2023, 08:21:00 PM
good on you dad! That looks like one tuckered out young man! A memory the both of you will never forget!Great Bear Wyatt. Congratulations to both of youhe wasn't near as smiley at 11pm when we were only about half way out to the truck :chuckle:
Post by: Dan-o on September 03, 2023, 08:32:21 PM
Way to teach your dad how to hunt.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 04, 2023, 11:35:17 AM
Nice bear, Wyatt!!!I don't actually hunt anymore Dan-O. I just reload, chauffeur, and pack meat :chuckle:
Way to teach your dad how to hunt.
Post by: jrebel on September 04, 2023, 12:39:30 PM
Nice bear, Wyatt!!!I don't actually hunt anymore Dan-O. I just reload, chauffeur, and pack meat :chuckle:
Way to teach your dad how to hunt.
Welcome to the dads of hunting age kids club. It’s a right of passage. :chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 04, 2023, 02:20:52 PM
oh I've been local chapter president for a while now :chuckle: It's too much fun.Nice bear, Wyatt!!!I don't actually hunt anymore Dan-O. I just reload, chauffeur, and pack meat :chuckle:
Way to teach your dad how to hunt.
Welcome to the dads of hunting age kids club. It’s a right of passage. :chuckle:
Post by: HillHound on September 04, 2023, 04:59:10 PM
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Post by: 7mmfan on September 05, 2023, 08:43:54 AM
Wyatt got his first bear last night. Easily could have doubled but figured one was enough to drag up and out of that hole🤮
Love it, that's fantastic. How old is Wyatt?
Post by: Pacific Ghost on September 05, 2023, 10:39:29 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 05, 2023, 11:27:17 AM
He's 11.Wyatt got his first bear last night. Easily could have doubled but figured one was enough to drag up and out of that hole🤮
Love it, that's fantastic. How old is Wyatt?
Post by: bearhunter99 on September 05, 2023, 05:44:20 PM
He's 11.Wyatt got his first bear last night. Easily could have doubled but figured one was enough to drag up and out of that hole🤮
Love it, that's fantastic. How old is Wyatt?
Congrats to the young man!
Did he get you out in that boat this summer?
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 06, 2023, 04:19:18 PM
Wyatt got his first bear last night. Easily could have doubled but figured one was enough to drag up and out of that hole🤮That's awesome Karl! Way to go Wyatt! :tup:
Post by: slowreflexes on September 07, 2023, 03:25:12 PM
Post by: Fatherof5 on September 07, 2023, 03:35:28 PM
My brother-in-law and I were able to take these two bears on Labor day. They were both munching on huckleberries.
Awesome first post!
Congrats!
Post by: slowreflexes on September 08, 2023, 08:26:48 AM
My brother-in-law and I were able to take these two bears on Labor day. They were both munching on huckleberries.
Awesome first post!
Congrats!
Thank you! After 5 days of hiking over 40 miles in an unfamiliar forest, we finally made it happen.
Post by: Machias on September 08, 2023, 10:48:22 AM
Wyatt got his first bear last night. Easily could have doubled but figured one was enough to drag up and out of that hole🤮
Nice job Wyatt!!!!!!
Post by: Machias on September 08, 2023, 10:48:58 AM
My brother-in-law and I were able to take these two bears on Labor day. They were both munching on huckleberries.
A double, congrats!!!
Post by: n_mathews13 on September 11, 2023, 07:53:19 AM
Post by: mcrawfordaf on September 11, 2023, 08:05:20 AM
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Man thats awesome! Daughter out there and the pack team. Love it!
Post by: ducks4days on September 11, 2023, 11:26:44 AM
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Awesome pic, awesome bear, awesome team. Love it!
Post by: hunter399 on September 11, 2023, 11:34:10 AM
Congrats to all !
Geat looking bears and the adventure that comes with it.
Heck ya!!!!
Post by: Machias on September 11, 2023, 02:50:19 PM
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Post by: n_mathews13 on September 17, 2023, 07:15:31 PM
Post by: Pacific Ghost on September 18, 2023, 10:52:17 AM
Dads
Nice one! Cool colors.
Post by: Pacific Ghost on September 18, 2023, 10:58:01 AM
Post by: Bearomatic180gr on September 18, 2023, 05:20:43 PM
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Post by: pashok23 on September 23, 2023, 08:41:06 PM
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Post by: pashok23 on September 24, 2023, 08:14:01 PM
Is that an AK?Yes sir
Post by: dreadi on September 28, 2023, 09:58:07 AM
First WA bear, never really hunted them here always in MT.
Appropriate choice of weapon.
Post by: freezerfull on September 30, 2023, 10:28:57 PM
Post by: highcountry_hunter on October 01, 2023, 06:17:38 AM
Incidental bycatch on the muzzy deer openerNice!!
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Post by: elkrack on October 01, 2023, 02:33:47 PM
Post by: BearCreekCookBook on October 01, 2023, 03:17:46 PM
Incidental bycatch on the muzzy deer opener
Nice bear, how high up was it?
Post by: freezerfull on October 01, 2023, 04:52:49 PM
Incidental bycatch on the muzzy deer opener
Nice bear, how high up was it?
Thanks guys.
He was around 2800 ft.
First thing I’ve shot with a smoke pole which made it pretty cool. Only ever been a modern or archery guy.