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Community => Photo & Video => Topic started by: Timber on May 18, 2008, 10:46:20 PM

Title: A pair of bears
Post by: Timber on May 18, 2008, 10:46:20 PM: Got pictures of two bears this weekend. The first bear I called in with a predator call. He/she came running in after about 2 minutes of calling. At about 30 yds the bear smelled my footprints from earlier and ran back the way it came (poor planning on my part). Notice the slobber in its mouth.
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Took pictures of this bear the next day, 100yds from where I called in the bear on Saturday. I was about 40 yds away when I took this picture. Different bear for sure, in the sunlight his coat had a brownish tint to it.
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Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: saylean on May 18, 2008, 10:48:40 PM: That head on pic of the first bear makes him look like a bruiser. Nice pics man. Good work on the calling. Open reed or closed? Or were you using electronic?
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: wastickslinger on May 18, 2008, 10:59:55 PM: I really like the first picture. Looks like a solid bear.
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: Ray on May 18, 2008, 11:12:00 PM: Fantastic photos as usual
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: snohohunter on May 18, 2008, 11:12:59 PM: Is it just me, or does the first bear look BIG? How much do you think it weighs. I know pics can be deceiving.

I'm also interested in what kind of call you were using?

Can or do you use calls effectively during the general bear season as well?
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: Timber on May 19, 2008, 06:10:43 AM: I would guess the bear weighs about 200lbs. It's track was 4 1/2 inches wide.

This is the call I was using.
http://www.amazon.com/Lohman-Circe-Calls-Medium-Cottontail/dp/B0000AVVJY
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Can or do you use calls effectively during the general bear season as well?
Some other guys like BTKR, probably have more experience than I do with calling, but in my opinion you can call in a bear at anytime, it depends on the bear and the mood it's in. You may have better luck in the spring vs general season because of the lack of food in the spring and the fact that it is fawning season.
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: archery288 on May 19, 2008, 06:28:57 AM: Those are some good lookin bears!! The second one looks like a bruiser too!
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: Bearhunter on May 19, 2008, 09:32:04 AM: Nice looking bears Timber, how many did you see this weekend? Youll have to check my videos out under Skagit bear hunting.
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on May 19, 2008, 10:14:55 AM: Those are some great pic's Timber. Great work!
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Post by: Ridgerunner on May 19, 2008, 10:23:41 AM: Great pics, man am I getting pumped to go bear hunting, its not that far off.
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Post by: Alchase on May 19, 2008, 11:40:06 AM: Very cool, the first and second pic he looks like he is on a bunny eating mission.
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: searchnfor on May 19, 2008, 12:47:33 PM: Very cool pictures Timber! I figured you you would have something up here from the weekend, always look foward to them. Your cousin excited with that tag in his pocket?!
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: bucklucky on May 19, 2008, 02:36:31 PM: Nice pics!
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: billythekidrock on May 19, 2008, 04:11:18 PM: Quote from: Timber on May 19, 2008, 06:10:43 AM

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Can or do you use calls effectively during the general bear season as well?
Some other guys like BTKR, probably have more experience than I do with calling, but in my opinion you can call in a bear at anytime, it depends on the bear and the mood it's in.

Timber hit the nail on the head.
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: boneaddict on May 20, 2008, 11:09:51 AM: Yes he did, with his camera and his advice. NICE work.
Basically you can call a bear in when he is hungry. When is that. ALMOST all the time.
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: bucklucky on May 20, 2008, 12:05:26 PM: I think the only time they are not hungry is when they are sleeping and they are probably dreaming about eating anyway. :)
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: AngelFace on May 21, 2008, 10:07:54 AM: Those are some cool pictures. I have never seen a bear that close before. Good work.
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: Intruder on May 21, 2008, 10:52:24 AM: Nice!
Never tried callin bears. Sounds like a blast though.
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: PacificNWhunter on May 21, 2008, 06:59:42 PM: Nice pic's, those are both some healthy looking bears. Keep 'em coming.
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: bearmanric on May 22, 2008, 11:42:28 AM: going to go try my luck finely calling bear's. had a big order on call's done now. nice going on the picture's Dandy bear's. been trying to leave all week seeing all these awsome picture's. Rick
Title: Re: A pair of bears
Post by: cascademountainhunter on May 22, 2008, 07:47:10 PM: those are some nice bear