Post by: ydeardorff on October 01, 2011, 07:44:47 PM
I broke out my spotting scope, and could see this was a huge bear. Very dark black brown in color, and it appeared to be taking part of the huckleberry patches up there. I could not ascertain whether it was a grizzly, or a black bear at that distance. I also didn't see any cubs, or anything that looked like cubs with it.
I got hunting fever right away. I went down and bought a forest service map and talked to the person on duty there. They said it is inaccessible by car. You can get within a mile of the mountain base, but you'd have to hike the rest of the way in.
Given the size of this bear, and the topography this guy isn't gonna get nabbed by me. So I figured Id share with the group here to see if someone is up to the challenge.
I was told there is an outfit the uses pack mules for this kind of adventure, and it would more than likely be a several day camping trip.
Anyway now you know where a big one is. Let me know if you get him/her Id like to see a pic of it.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 01, 2011, 07:56:14 PM
Post by: seth30 on October 01, 2011, 07:58:16 PM
well tell me because I sure in the h3ll cant find one :chuckle: :dunno:I saw a bear this morning as well. I could have shot him, but would have required a helicopter or chuck norris to pack him out :bash:
Post by: ydeardorff on October 01, 2011, 08:02:05 PM
Post by: 840dc on October 01, 2011, 09:50:00 PM
Post by: ydeardorff on October 01, 2011, 09:53:17 PM
But if it is, my bad... :sry:
Post by: dscubame on October 01, 2011, 09:54:04 PM
That could be someone elses spot your posting there.... :twocents:
Public Land or ?? What's your point?
Post by: elkslayer4x5 on October 01, 2011, 10:05:03 PM
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Post by: 840dc on October 01, 2011, 10:09:21 PM
Doubtful. The forest service said those roads haven't been maintained since 2005. Plus the peak is very remote, and very high. Most people wouldnt bother.
But if it is, my bad... :sry:
Post by: shredneck666 on October 02, 2011, 09:42:31 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 02, 2011, 02:08:52 PM
Doubtful. The forest service said those roads haven't been maintained since 2005. Plus the peak is very remote, and very high. Most people wouldnt bother.Been all over that area at one time or another...Whitehorse and higgins Mt area...
But if it is, my bad... :sry:
Post by: grizzlyadams on October 03, 2011, 02:12:42 PM
Post by: Huntboy on October 03, 2011, 02:22:35 PM
Post by: demontang on October 03, 2011, 03:12:24 PM
Post by: ydeardorff on October 04, 2011, 12:16:27 AM
Is that the pic of the bear off of the meadow? He sure looked bigger to me, given the distance. Even the forest service ppl said it had to be huge to see it at that distance. That looks like about the same size bear I just saw Oct 1st.
Bowhunter45,
Its not a cliff face, but the angle of the terrain will damn near have you on yer face climbing by the looks of it. The distance was about 3.3 miles(as a crow flies). From road 2436 where I was standing on th top of the long narrow ridge section staring back across to the peak. I hear the rain is the best time for bear hunting, gives ya an edge on sneaking up on em.
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on October 04, 2011, 05:38:28 AM
Post by: ydeardorff on October 05, 2011, 11:19:40 PM
Anybody go up there yet?
Post by: grizzlyadams on October 06, 2011, 10:14:09 AM
Theres isnt much that will stop me if I see an animal I want as long as its not a cliff face im up to it :chuckle:
:yeah:
Been on this one bear 3 weeks in a row. Always in the same spot right above a cliff. He hangs out in a cut above a cliff every day. He's a big one too but the cut is very steep. One slip and your going down and then off of the cliff. If I had rope he'd be a gonner.
Post by: Shed Stud on October 06, 2011, 10:49:31 AM
Then go buy a rope and get that sucker. :tup:Theres isnt much that will stop me if I see an animal I want as long as its not a cliff face im up to it :chuckle:
:yeah:
Been on this one bear 3 weeks in a row. Always in the same spot right above a cliff. He hangs out in a cut above a cliff every day. He's a big one too but the cut is very steep. One slip and your going down and then off of the cliff. If I had rope he'd be a gonner.
Post by: grizzlyadams on October 06, 2011, 04:16:29 PM
Post by: TheHunt on October 06, 2011, 04:22:47 PM
Post by: ydeardorff on October 07, 2011, 12:53:01 AM
Id love to see that monster in a picture with a proud hunters grin gleaming face. :tup: