Post by: Gutpile on May 15, 2011, 06:05:59 PM
In the road grazing when I first saw it.
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it snuck down below the road and I was able to close the distance to take a look.
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I sat and watched for quite a while totally undetected.
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Oops mama calls........... Dinner time. I'll post more later.
Post by: runamuk on May 15, 2011, 06:09:09 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 15, 2011, 06:43:28 PM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on May 15, 2011, 06:56:07 PM
Post by: rasbo on May 15, 2011, 07:04:09 PM
Post by: Jason on May 15, 2011, 07:06:13 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on May 15, 2011, 07:23:23 PM
-Steve
Post by: Gutpile on May 15, 2011, 07:29:07 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 15, 2011, 07:31:02 PM
No time. Still unloading. I'll post more tomorrow. :hello:
Did you scream like a little girl yet ?
Post by: runamuk on May 15, 2011, 07:34:29 PM
No time. Still unloading. I'll post more tomorrow. :hello:
thats it someone go find him and smack him for me....mean Gutpile...very mean :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Post by: Gutpile on May 15, 2011, 07:35:18 PM
Post by: Huntbear on May 15, 2011, 07:41:08 PM
You are a a a a a a a a a :bash: :bash: :bash:
Now finish the dang story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Gutpile on May 15, 2011, 07:49:14 PM
I took off from work friday and took a non hunting buddy of mine up to partake in a little spring bear action. Anyways I ran in Decker who also has a Huckleberry tag and we went out calling. We got into my spot and probably called for about 30-40 minutes and way across the canyon I spot a GIANT!!! The sun was beaming off of this bear and it was just shining like nothing I've ever seen. Now we're about 1000+ yards away glassing this thing and I mean I'm freaking stoked. Now, we had to run/hurry/fast walk a mile to get around to this bear and it was still there. :IBCOOL:
I have a dilemma I cant see this bear well enough to get a good look because its facing me in the logging road so I'm pretty much stuck. I finally was able to get a good look and it just wasn't very big after all. It sure looked big in the sunlight but it was maybe 4 1/2 feet from nose to tail. Great coat and color but I want a bigger bear or a color phase. I've never done this before but I let it walk. Decker was not happy. LOL. :chuckle: He's got footage and pics maybe he'll post them. I would think we were 70 yards away or so. It was an awesome stalk.
Oh did I mention that was friday night. These pics were taken Saturday morning. :hello: I will tell the rest of the story of Saturday's bear later.
Post by: Huntbear on May 15, 2011, 07:50:41 PM
Post by: saylean on May 15, 2011, 07:52:26 PM
Post by: Gutpile on May 16, 2011, 05:38:35 AM
Saturday May 14
Day starts out beautiful and I've been tormented all night. "was it big enough? Should I have taken it?" Well, I decided I'd go back to that spot and see if maybe it was still around and maybe get a better look. We get to the logging road and start walking in and sure enough it's right there in the EXACT same spot. I decide no it's not big enough for a rifle but if I can get real close and get it with the muzzy I'll take it. I start the stalk and get to about 50 yards. That was the first pic. Then it dropped off the side and I got to 30-40 yards. I didn't range it but I was close. I had my muzzy ready to go but I figured I'd just watch this bear for a while before dropping the hammer. I thought "what the heck take your time, get some pics and just watch first." So thats exactly what I did and it was very cool but then ............................... well I'll let the pics speak for themselves.
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They then started to run off but I wanted more pics. I hit a distress call and Mama stopped and turned on a dime and stood. I dont know why I stopped taking pics but I did get this one pic..........
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I passed on this bear friday but never saw cubs at all. I know it was the same bear too. Same size, coloring on the face, same exact spot as the day before. Man am I glad I didn't shoot friday and am I glad I didn't drop it Saturday. I didn't see those cubs at all since they were so small. Those cubs were almost orphaned. I would have just felt terrible.
Pay close attention boys and girls. This was a close one. But really a great adventure.
Post by: rasbo on May 16, 2011, 05:52:20 AM
Post by: Gutpile on May 16, 2011, 05:54:59 AM
Post by: Huntbear on May 16, 2011, 06:37:36 AM
Glad you didnt drop the hammer... those boo boo's are so fun to watch...
Post by: runamuk on May 16, 2011, 06:42:40 AM
Post by: rasbo on May 16, 2011, 07:01:28 AM
Not really. They were tiny little cubs which makes her look bigger. These were really really small. I bet she was no bigger than 4 1/2' nose to tail. But then again I could be wrong. Damn these are hard to judge arent they?I go by the heads,and ears,she has a good body also,Im not comparing to boars..I have a 23 yr old sow on the wall,your sows head is bigger..here is a 175 lb bear's head.and a small 80 lb bear
Post by: Gutpile on May 16, 2011, 07:06:34 AM
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Post by: BuckHunter23 on May 16, 2011, 07:53:52 AM
Post by: saylean on May 16, 2011, 08:23:37 AM
Great pics too. ;) Glad to hear the little fellas are still hanging out with momma.
Post by: Machias on May 16, 2011, 08:33:06 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on May 16, 2011, 12:34:06 PM
-Steve
Post by: bodangles on May 16, 2011, 07:55:23 PM
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Post by: Decker on May 17, 2011, 01:48:58 AM