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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: DOsborn on September 19, 2011, 08:12:10 PM

Title: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: DOsborn on September 19, 2011, 08:12:10 PM: Got my first bear Sept 14th, spotted it while glassing for elk, stalked into position waited about an hour with him feeding back and forth in front of me before he presented a clear shot. weight was about 225-250lbs, thank god for my son, son inlaw and sons friend Dusty, the pack was much shorter with 4 of us taking turns.
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: Wea300mag on September 19, 2011, 08:15:03 PM: Nicely done, congrats on the bow kill. I've had a pack load that looked a lot like that, it was HEAVY!!!
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: 3dsheetmetal on September 19, 2011, 08:17:48 PM: Well done nice looking bear congrats :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: Machias on September 20, 2011, 11:02:16 AM: Nice job!

Not to be a wet blanket but I'm really glad you guys weren't shot packing that dude out like that. Even though you're bowhunting, lots of guys with modern firearms are out there looking for a bear.
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: 87Ford on September 20, 2011, 11:09:20 AM: That's a nice bear! Congrats....and good pics too.
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: longashes on September 20, 2011, 12:57:54 PM: Quote from: Machias on September 20, 2011, 11:02:16 AM
Not to be a wet blanket but I'm really glad you guys weren't shot packing that dude out like that. Even though you're bowhunting, lots of guys with modern firearms are out there looking for a bear.

Maybe ... but that could be said of packing any animal out on your back. :dunno:
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: Machias on September 20, 2011, 01:15:07 PM: I agree, that's why you should have some orange in your pack for the pack out of any game, but I think even more so when you packing a bear out of the woods. Not trying to ruin his thread or stiffle any happiness. Just making an observation.
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on September 20, 2011, 01:32:35 PM: Awsome Bears! Great job getting him with your Bow, that makes it even better! Congrats!
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: rebal69972 on September 20, 2011, 01:33:10 PM: :yeah: congrats nice bear
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: jamesjett on September 20, 2011, 03:59:02 PM: Congrats on your bear! Great pics!
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: Ripper on September 20, 2011, 10:06:57 PM: Good job guys, way to go.
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: sirmissalot on September 21, 2011, 02:44:16 PM: Nice fricken job, that is awesome to get one with your bow. Definitely looks like berry eatin bear country.

I pack a real lightweight mesh hunter orange vest in my pack for several reasons, packing out is one of them, although you'd be pretty dumb to shoot that bear strapped to a pack with 3 guys following just several feet behind, dumber things have happened though...
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: Elkrunner on September 23, 2011, 12:41:14 PM: Nice job...
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: RadSav on September 25, 2011, 04:35:03 AM: Nothing turns your knees to jelly more than your first bear with the bow. Congratulations and well done!
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 25, 2011, 04:57:33 AM: Awesome ...Nothen better than packing a bear up hill ..... I figured I best go try one more time today ....hope the weather holds out !! nice bear :tup:
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: silverdalesauer on September 25, 2011, 06:50:46 AM: Awesome looking bear. Congrats! :tup:
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: MuleDeerCrazy on September 25, 2011, 07:09:49 AM: Very nice! You pack him out whole, almost looks like more than just hide?
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: bearpaw on September 25, 2011, 10:21:15 AM: good for you... :tup: :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: billythekidrock on September 25, 2011, 10:40:15 AM: Quote from: longashes on September 20, 2011, 12:57:54 PM
Quote from: Machias on September 20, 2011, 11:02:16 AM
Not to be a wet blanket but I'm really glad you guys weren't shot packing that dude out like that. Even though you're bowhunting, lots of guys with modern firearms are out there looking for a bear.

Maybe ... but that could be said of packing any animal out on your back. :dunno:

I agree with Fred. Better to be safe than sorry. Anything wrapped around the animal is better than nothing. Flaggy, shirt, game bag etc.

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hunt101.com%2Fdata%2F500%2F1443webPICT0022.jpg&hash=00c2da7495d5c68bd45ab5ba7aefad72b1d13a52)
Title: Re: My archery elk hunt tuns into archery bear hunt
Post by: seth30 on September 25, 2011, 10:42:42 AM: I always bring a walmart bought construction mans vest. Cost me 5 bucks, and I wrap it around my kill. That is a nice bear and congrats!!!!! :tup: