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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: D-Rock425 on July 01, 2011, 06:53:58 AM

Title: almost time.
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 01, 2011, 06:53:58 AM: I can't wait until bear opens. Its hard to believe its only a month away for most of us. How many of you guys will be in the the woods August 1st? I will be but not until after work.
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Post by: h20hunter on July 01, 2011, 07:13:59 AM: I'll probably have to wait until the first weekend. Now, I just have to find somebody that is also interested in bear hunting.....
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Post by: runamuk on July 01, 2011, 07:17:42 AM: Well I cant wait and I am in new areas so cant start Aug 1 :bash: :bash: I want to go right now :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 01, 2011, 08:02:10 AM: Quote from: h20hunter on July 01, 2011, 07:13:59 AM
I'll probably have to wait until the first weekend. Now, I just have to find somebody that is also interested in bear hunting.....
if you're up for a hike you can go with me the first weekend. Its close to home too.
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Post by: h20hunter on July 01, 2011, 08:27:53 AM: That's what I'm planning on. I'm sure I can commit to the full Sat/Sun weekend of hunting. I figure we hunt two days in a row then your spot, you shoot first, I'll be backup. Next day I'll shoot and you back me up.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 01, 2011, 01:18:34 PM: The spot I have in mind is perfect for two guys to separate and cover two of the smaller clear cuts and only be about 1/4 mile apart. I have perfect little stumps to set up on. All you have to do is let yogi pop his little head out of the woods and :mgun: :mgun: :mgun:
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Post by: h20hunter on July 01, 2011, 01:24:11 PM: Done and done!
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Post by: bankwalker on July 01, 2011, 01:38:35 PM: im more then ready.......then found out that my buddie wont have his hunters education class done in time. :bash:

so i will be looking for someone to go most of the season. weekends or weekdays
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 01, 2011, 01:40:35 PM: Quote from: bankwalker on July 01, 2011, 01:38:35 PM
im more then ready.......then found out that my buddie wont have his hunters education class done in time. :bash:

so i will be looking for someone to go most of the season. weekends or weekdays
where are you located?
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Post by: JimmyHoffa on July 01, 2011, 01:41:34 PM: More than ready here, too. Been scouting a lot and can't wait to go get after them. There is still so much snow where I have been going, that they are concentrated low. Plan is to smoke one with the muzzy this year.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 01, 2011, 01:46:18 PM: I would really love to stick an arrow in one.
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Post by: h20hunter on July 01, 2011, 01:48:20 PM: You go ahead and take your bow. I'll tote my .308 and shoot what you can't reach.
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Post by: alecvg on July 01, 2011, 01:55:28 PM: Not gonna take off work for the opener, usually sucks anyways. I will probably go out the first weekend.
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Post by: bankwalker on July 01, 2011, 02:55:03 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 01, 2011, 01:40:35 PM
Quote from: bankwalker on July 01, 2011, 01:38:35 PM
im more then ready.......then found out that my buddie wont have his hunters education class done in time. :bash:

so i will be looking for someone to go most of the season. weekends or weekdays
where are you located?

im in west seattle
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 01, 2011, 02:55:03 PM: I most likely wont take any time off for the opener either. I will hunt every evening for the first 2 weeks or so or until I fill both my tags.
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Post by: rebal69972 on July 01, 2011, 03:01:58 PM: more then read here i have 1 new hunter, a new hunting partner and a new area to go scout. start scouting next weekend
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Post by: machine on July 01, 2011, 03:16:48 PM: Giving the bow a try this year.Going to hunt weekends Mostly and will start using vacation time in September.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 01, 2011, 04:20:15 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on July 01, 2011, 01:48:20 PM
You go ahead and take your bow. I'll tote my .308 and shoot what you can't reach.
I might try the bow on the 2nd bear after I already have one in the freezer.
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Post by: saylean on July 01, 2011, 06:59:50 PM: Gotta get the easy one out of the way first... :chuckle:

Will try to head out Aug 1st. I need more bear sausage anyway.

Good luck to all. Be safe!
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Post by: Instinct on July 01, 2011, 07:18:25 PM: Im getting anxious. My bow is all set ready to go, gonna go buy a primos powerdogg ecaller nxt week im thinkin.... just curiousity how much does a bear cost to get turned into jerky/sausage an avg price. How are the backstraps?
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Post by: bearmanric on July 01, 2011, 09:19:48 PM: i'm getting pumped need to get out tomorrow and take a hike. Rick ;)
Title: Re: almost time. Bear hunt and scout the Elk situation
Post by: KenPCPilot on July 02, 2011, 12:25:27 AM: I am using my August bear hunt to trial my new Yamaha TW 200 with GPS equiped for roads and trails and my new Remington SPS .300 Win Mag. I am looking to purchase an electric caller for predators. I will bring my elk bugle along and try it out as there is elk in the area I hunt. Answer to the processing bear meat question: I had 164 pounds of bear meat I boned myself. Stewarts Meats in McKenna, WA does a great job with their receipes. I had half made into Garlic Snack and Beer Snack. It is 2 inch sausage in 16-20" folded coils. Plus the deer meat 49 pounds made into pepperoni total cost $325.00. It is a little expensive but it is worth it as everybody in the family eats and enjoys it. It is nice to put out for snacks cut up into quarter sized bits with cheese and crackers. It freezes well but don't thaw too much at a time as I found it molded up after about 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 02, 2011, 07:21:37 AM: Why would you bring your elk bugle :dunno: :bdid:
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Post by: skier2480 on July 02, 2011, 08:15:43 AM: I'm pretty excited as well. I can't believe it's next month already. I think I'm going to have all of mine made into sausage. :drool:
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Post by: saylean on July 02, 2011, 09:59:22 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 02, 2011, 07:21:37 AM
Why would you bring your elk bugle :dunno: :bdid:

My elk bugle is a coyote howler...I bring mine just about everywhere.... :chuckle:
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Post by: Kain on July 02, 2011, 10:26:05 PM: I have to wait until mid Aug down here. Found a lot of new spots last year but was always a few days behind them. This is the year I get one though. :chuckle:
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 02, 2011, 10:37:46 PM: I do not get to excited till September ....love hunting blueberries or oregon grapes and less mosiqitoes .....
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Post by: WA hunter14 on July 02, 2011, 10:47:19 PM: oregon grapes? :dunno:
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Post by: fish vacuum on July 03, 2011, 02:51:15 AM: Quote from: WA hunter14 on July 02, 2011, 10:47:19 PM
oregon grapes? :dunno:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=oregon+grape (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=oregon+grape)
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Post by: bearmanric on July 03, 2011, 11:05:32 AM: i try and call bear's in. like september but you get into bowhunters. i try to hunt were they are hunting. Rick ;)
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 06, 2011, 07:25:11 PM: 25 days away :IBCOOL:
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Post by: madmack76 on July 06, 2011, 07:26:31 PM: i only got 1 day and a wake up!!! in my dreams damn come on!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: trophyhunt on July 06, 2011, 07:32:43 PM: Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on July 02, 2011, 10:37:46 PM
I do not get to excited till September ....love hunting blueberries or oregon grapes and less mosiqitoes .....
:yeah:
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Post by: rgalanti21 on July 07, 2011, 01:06:03 AM: Gonna go get me a bear!!! so excited :hunter:
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Post by: rasbo on July 07, 2011, 03:34:59 AM: I wait till it gets cold down here
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Post by: Swannytheswan on July 07, 2011, 04:49:27 AM: I'm excited but I will miss the first week I'll be down in FL
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Post by: demontang on July 07, 2011, 07:09:35 AM: I'm ready but not sure if Ill hit opening day this year :dunno:. I need to break out my weatherby and do some plinking before season.
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Post by: bowman on July 08, 2011, 01:51:41 PM: I'm stoked for this season!!! My mountain bike is ready to roll! Still looking for my first bear. Saw 8 last year some were too far and the others never presented me a shot.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 08, 2011, 02:38:53 PM: Bowman are you hunting with rifle or bow?
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Post by: Buckmark on July 08, 2011, 03:02:58 PM: My area does not open till sept 1st, but someone local to me wants to go out around close by i am in for some august action.
I am in marysville
Bow or rifle
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Post by: h20hunter on July 08, 2011, 03:18:22 PM: Is Lady Buckmark going for bear this year?
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Post by: Buckmark on July 08, 2011, 04:41:54 PM: No, sadly she thinks bears are cute and cuddley and just wants to hug the ones we see. She also thinks all mature bears should weigh 1000lbs and be 8ft tall so every bear we see together she says "it's just a baby, lets let it grow up". We did see a large boar last year that she even said was large enough, only problem was we were on our way to my deer spot for the evening bow hunt, no cover to make a stalk on him before he saw us, nice blackie with a large crecent walking like a bull dog with that i am in charge swagger..
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 08, 2011, 04:42:47 PM: Buckmark you are welcome to join h20hunter and I.
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Post by: outdoorstoreys on July 08, 2011, 04:48:47 PM: Quote from: Buckmark on July 08, 2011, 03:02:58 PM
My area does not open till sept 1st, but someone local to me wants to go out around close by i am in for some august action.
I am in marysville
Bow or rifle
i could hepl with the area around marysville "Bow" cant wait for aug 1
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on July 08, 2011, 05:10:36 PM: Probably won't go out opening day. Will probably go out a few evenings and mornings here and there but am probably going to be to busy. Glad I got one of my tags filled this Spring.
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Post by: 840dc on July 08, 2011, 05:24:17 PM: Thats a nice bear michelle :tup:
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Post by: TheHunt on July 08, 2011, 05:42:48 PM: I am going out and try to pet one because they are so cute!!! HAHAHAHAHA I am going out to see what I can see.
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Post by: bowman on July 08, 2011, 06:00:32 PM: Quote
Bowman are you hunting with rifle or bow?

D-Rock425 I will be using a rifle until I get my first one. In September I will probably have my bow. Last year I was bluffed charged by a sow with cubs when I had my bow.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 16, 2011, 08:51:06 AM: I would love to shoot one with my bow.
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Post by: saylean on July 17, 2011, 03:00:38 PM: Two more weeks for us wetsiders!.... :hunter:
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Post by: seth30 on July 17, 2011, 03:01:59 PM: Im taking a day of special liberty to hunt opening day :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Post by: Kain on July 17, 2011, 05:43:23 PM: Went to the range today and tested the rifle. Still right on the money. :tup: Now Just have to wait another month. :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 17, 2011, 06:15:04 PM: I'll be going to the range next Sunday. Then will be ready to hunt August 1st.
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 17, 2011, 07:30:14 PM: Just got done with all the reloading but the rain has shut us down from wanting to do anything .... hopefully this week we get em tuned in .....Can remember the last time I had to change the zero on my .270 . always 1 1/2 high at 100 and never changes !! :chuckle: :tup:
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Post by: Swannytheswan on July 17, 2011, 10:44:26 PM: I'm wishing I was going to be here for opening week but I will be down in FL on vacation but I will have 2 days when I get back before I have to go to work again so... :hunter:
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Post by: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2011, 10:34:35 PM: Its down to the wire.I wont sleep a wink tonight.
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Post by: bankwalker on July 31, 2011, 11:06:59 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on July 31, 2011, 10:34:35 PM
Its down to the wire.I wont sleep a wink tonight.

i wont even attempt to sleep. im spending the rest of my night going over maps, taking notes from said maps and putting them on a little note pad that will fit into my pack.

the hardest choice i have for the night is deciding which flavor cliff bars i want to put in the pack :chuckle:
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Post by: mallard79 on July 31, 2011, 11:23:15 PM: Layin in my hammock tent trying to get a little shut eye.......it aint happening. Decided to scout a little and try to call a yote or two in....I am pretty sure we called in a bear :yike: and it winded us.....we never saw it but it was woofing at us and it was close!! :yike:....needless to say we will be back in that spot in the morning bright and early......sleep or no sleep!! Good luck to everyone whos headed out in a few short hours.
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Post by: Instinct on August 01, 2011, 01:11:45 AM: Well while all ya people are sleeping and bout ready to throw ur toys n the rigs and go up at sunrise, i was stupid and took up a shift at work :bash: but thats ok needed the extra bucks. So i prob wont be out till 930 maybe 10am today. Hope the night goes by quick.