Post by: Ripper on April 13, 2012, 01:40:34 PM
So I drew a Monroe spring bear tag, got my packet with maps, a key and some words of advice from the DNR. Wednesday myself and FC went out to scout for the first time. We hit some area's fairly close to where I live that showed moderate tree damage last year. The maps from DNR have the area's highlighted for slight, moderate and heavy damage from the year before. We saw plenty of last years peel's but nothing fresh except for a totally ripped up stump. The tree's around there were untouched this spring. It's awesome having that key, we could go where no one else could go unless they walked.
Today I went out by myself. It was a cool crisp morning with frost, but as the sun climbed higher, the temps rose and it turned out to be a beautiful day. Didn't see any sign at all today. Saw a few deer tracks and some nice sized rubs from last fall, just nothing that said bruin. I talked to a guy working in the area, he stopped to make sure I had permission to be in there. I showed him my paperwork and key, so all was good. He said he hadn't seen any bears this spring yet but that there are a lot in the area. So my hopes are high, I can't wait till Sunday. I will update this thread whenever I get out, plus I will start carrying my camera. Pic's make everything better. Hopefully this thread ends with some kill shot's. Stay tuned!
Post by: h20hunter on April 13, 2012, 01:52:04 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 13, 2012, 02:25:09 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 13, 2012, 02:27:17 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 13, 2012, 02:28:28 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 13, 2012, 02:38:32 PM
Post by: Rufous on April 13, 2012, 02:42:15 PM
Post by: saylean on April 13, 2012, 02:58:14 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 13, 2012, 03:48:07 PM
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Good luck. Have fun! Lookin forward to the pics. Dont steal my trail cam. :chuckle: :tup:
If it comes up missing just PM me with a description and if I have it I'll return it!! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 13, 2012, 04:05:43 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 13, 2012, 04:08:14 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 13, 2012, 04:13:24 PM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on April 13, 2012, 04:17:35 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=95868.0
Post by: Ripper on April 13, 2012, 04:32:04 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 13, 2012, 04:32:40 PM
Lot's of guys have spring bear tags. I hope we can see a pile of bears hit the dirt :IBCOOL:
Post by: Ripper on April 13, 2012, 05:20:54 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 13, 2012, 07:34:08 PM
Post by: Cap.Silver on April 13, 2012, 08:23:37 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 14, 2012, 12:40:54 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on April 14, 2012, 01:05:26 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 15, 2012, 05:04:48 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 15, 2012, 05:32:29 AM
Post by: Ripper on April 16, 2012, 07:55:27 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 16, 2012, 08:00:21 AM
Post by: Ripper on April 16, 2012, 08:43:44 AM
Post by: saylean on April 16, 2012, 07:15:23 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 16, 2012, 10:23:29 PM
Post by: kglacken on April 16, 2012, 10:43:25 PM
Post by: plottwalker on April 17, 2012, 07:34:27 AM
Post by: kckrawler on April 17, 2012, 08:13:11 AM
Well someone named bearbait should know. What is it then, porcupine? If so then that area must be overloaded with the prickly buggers. There are hundreds of these types of peels all over that area.
Looks like bear to me. From what I understand, porcupine chip away the bark and bear peel the bark. I think you've found the right area, now find the bear :tup:
Post by: lokidog on April 17, 2012, 08:44:34 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 17, 2012, 09:03:00 AM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on April 17, 2012, 09:55:22 AM
If you guys have never read "The Education of a Bear Hunter" or "Flowers and Bears" by Ralph Flowers you really should. He talks about the times he went to other countries and the types of trees the Bears peel there.
Post by: bobcat on April 17, 2012, 09:58:09 AM
Post by: plottwalker on April 17, 2012, 10:41:09 AM
both those are good books to read.
Post by: Ripper on April 17, 2012, 01:53:45 PM
Yes I'm learning on the run. Anyway, ready for the good new's? I found fresh poo! Yes I did, and I can tell you I have never been more excited to see fresh poo ever before! :IBCOOL: So I drove up into an area I checked last week that had ton's of old peels. I only had a little time before work and this was my best option. I came up over a little rise and there is this very healthy blacktail standing in the road about 60 yards away. I throw the glasses on him and yup, he's a buck. No horns yet but the nubs are starting to show. After he heads of into the brush I continue on. So I drive about 11 miles all around back there, glassing, doing a little walking. According to my map I should come out at another gate. I wouldn't have gone all the way if there wasn't another gate because the brush was tearing up the side of my truck. I finally get to the gate and my key wont open it. So I look at the sign on the other side and it says Private Property, NO TRESPASSING! :yike: So there I am on the wrong side of the sign. I have to tell ya, there is no rhyme or reason to where these keys will work. This is the second time I have opened and drove through a gate to find one that I can't open at the other end. Anyway, I backed up about 50 yards to a spot I could turn around and headed back. The good news is , now I have matching scratches on both side of my truck! :bash:
So I drive all the way back to where I started and there are a couple piles of poo on the side of the road about 80 yards from the main road. One pile is the size of a small horse and the other is about the size of moose pellets. In the mud are the tracks of a sow and a cub. I have got to tell ya, I am really fired up now, not that I would shoot a sow or a cub, It's the excitement of knowing there are some bears out and about. After that I saw 4 more deer out in a pasture and this was at 12:15! If I didn't have a class at work tonight I would have stayed out all day till dark. The critters were definitely on the move today. I can't wait to get back out there.
Post by: Ripper on April 17, 2012, 02:05:31 PM
Scattered remnants of bark
strewn at the base of a tree and vertical
tooth marks indicate bear activity. Occasionally
a tree will be “frilled,” with bark
strips loosened at the base and pulled up
away from the tree. These strips may
hang from more than 5 meters up on
some trees, such as western red cedar
Here is the link if you want to read the rest of the article. http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/pdfpubs/pdf03242832/pdf03242832dpi72.pdf
Post by: h20hunter on April 17, 2012, 02:13:39 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 17, 2012, 02:24:53 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 17, 2012, 02:35:21 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 17, 2012, 08:24:34 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 19, 2012, 01:38:45 PM
Enough grumbling. So on my way home I spot this yote out in a field. It's pouncing and jumping and having a good time. I almost pulled over to take a shot but there was quite a bit of traffic on Hwy 2 this afternoon! :yike:
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Button Nubbs on April 19, 2012, 02:05:34 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 19, 2012, 02:13:59 PM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on April 19, 2012, 02:34:26 PM
I've been seeing plenty of grouse this spring. I'm going to have to buy me a new scatter gun for this fall.
I've seen a ton too. They look healthy this year easy winter on em.
Post by: Ripper on April 19, 2012, 02:53:22 PM
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You don't happen to drive a silver subaru do you?You mean the one with the Obama sticker and rainbow decal? :yike: No, I drive a big red Chevy pickup. :chuckle: Did you see anything out there today Button Nubbs?
The gate was open today H2O, but I think the Timber Guy's were in there. I checked my key in both locks and it didn't work. Oh well, I'm going to go out tomorrow some where, just haven't made up my mind yet. Probably where I saw the sow and cub tracks the other day. Maybe I'll just shoot the cub and make me a hat or a pillow out of the hide. Could probably cook the whole thing in my rotisserie! :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on April 19, 2012, 03:03:48 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 19, 2012, 03:39:05 PM
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Don't discount a tasty cub............you can get a pair of slippers out of one.:EAT: :chuckle:
We should start a new thread, Idea's for for a cub hide!
Post by: h20hunter on April 19, 2012, 03:41:28 PM
Post by: FC on April 19, 2012, 04:06:28 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 19, 2012, 04:52:31 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on April 19, 2012, 05:51:58 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 19, 2012, 07:04:53 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 21, 2012, 11:16:49 AM
Post by: Button Nubbs on April 21, 2012, 02:35:05 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 21, 2012, 03:00:15 PM
Post by: JakeLand on April 21, 2012, 05:17:51 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 21, 2012, 07:07:15 PM
Post by: saylean on April 21, 2012, 09:22:31 PM
Good luck gents!
Post by: bobcat on April 21, 2012, 09:40:57 PM
Weather's getting nice...its only gonna get better!
Good luck gents!
:yeah: I would expect at least a couple bears will get killed this weekend.
Hope to see some pictures posted tonight or tomorrow!
Post by: LoneArcher on April 22, 2012, 02:28:21 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on April 22, 2012, 02:35:20 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 22, 2012, 09:38:57 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 23, 2012, 07:27:29 AM
Post by: FC on April 23, 2012, 09:50:14 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 23, 2012, 09:55:08 AM
Post by: runamuk on April 23, 2012, 09:56:36 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 23, 2012, 10:01:21 AM
It was fun. I enjoyed hanging out with Ripper and FC....good guys both of them. Hope to get out and do some more fishing and hunting with either.
Also....I mentioned the smoke salmon...that is worth the trip right there if Ripper brings that along.
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 23, 2012, 10:08:24 AM
Post by: FC on April 23, 2012, 10:09:38 AM
Nah.....nothing wrong with three grown men.....walking and talking...sweating it up......changing shirts every now and then....commenting on each others "pants ventilation options".
I was worried he would pass out! If he passed out we would either (A) have to carry him out or (B) go through his pockets for the truck keys! :yike:
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on April 23, 2012, 10:17:36 AM
Post by: FC on April 23, 2012, 10:55:10 AM
Post by: Ripper on April 23, 2012, 11:10:10 AM
Post by: Ripper on April 23, 2012, 11:31:07 AM
Post by: LoneArcher on April 23, 2012, 11:49:27 AM
Post by: runamuk on April 23, 2012, 11:55:59 AM
Post by: FC on April 23, 2012, 01:34:53 PM
Post by: runamuk on April 23, 2012, 01:55:00 PM
That snake was so cold it just kinda wrapped itself around my like it was a hot rock or something. Pretty funny, it seemed in no hurry at all to be put down!well that was right nice of you to play the part of a hot rock :chuckle:
still looks like a great day to have been out and about
Post by: bearpaw on April 23, 2012, 02:13:44 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 23, 2012, 02:34:47 PM
I need a couple of days rest. I put on a lot of miles this last week. Will probably go back out Wed. morn. Good luck everyone.
Post by: saylean on April 23, 2012, 08:03:24 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 24, 2012, 03:05:39 PM
Post by: Ripper on April 30, 2012, 08:35:03 AM
I didn't hunt over the weekend because the family needed a little get away. We went down to Longview and sturgeon fished on the Columbia. We caught a few undersized fish, but no keepers. It was a fun little trip and I hope to get back down soon. I'll post a couple of pic's of our smallest sturgeon ever, barely 20 inches and a 35 incher. I have to add another in my Huntahaulics hoody, gotta give the guy's some support.
Post by: Swatson on May 02, 2012, 02:16:40 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 02, 2012, 02:19:20 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 03, 2012, 10:09:05 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 03, 2012, 11:30:25 PM
Post by: Logsplitter on May 04, 2012, 05:39:13 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 04, 2012, 05:54:45 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 04, 2012, 07:39:07 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 04, 2012, 08:14:50 AM
Mostly I was intimidated by the fact that your truck is larger than mine.
Good luck to you (and I'm glad you left me some).
Post by: Huntboy on May 04, 2012, 08:29:09 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 04, 2012, 08:35:46 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 04, 2012, 12:23:16 PM
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Post by: Ripper on May 04, 2012, 04:28:09 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 04, 2012, 06:43:38 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 07, 2012, 03:46:49 PM
Then it was off to another spot I had been to last week. This is where I saw the freshest poo yet. A big steamy pile right in the road the size of my boot! We also saw some fresh peels in this area too, but no bears. We did find a cute little salamander under a log. He was cold and lethargic, but I'm sure it warmed up as the day went on. The day wound up being very warm and sunny. Hunted most of it in just a T-shirt. Had a good time and with the sighting and fresh sign, my spirits are sky high.
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 07, 2012, 04:18:12 PM
Post by: FC on May 07, 2012, 04:44:01 PM
That soft dirt covered in tons of old dead sticker bushes and twiggy crap all over just makes it impossible to move quietly.
Post by: Ripper on May 07, 2012, 04:47:18 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 07, 2012, 04:53:20 PM
Post by: woodman on May 07, 2012, 05:10:51 PM
Post by: FC on May 07, 2012, 11:35:34 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1061.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft476%2FFrank_Coonan%2FIMG_20120506_055313.jpg&hash=a5d8c2dff1eaad6fd360b97dfcc99c80dc64e957)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1061.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft476%2FFrank_Coonan%2FIMG_20120506_055520.jpg&hash=6d44ea903b46f7105e4a1e49b6ef78c00b3127f6)
An old peel with some recent action.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1061.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft476%2FFrank_Coonan%2FIMG_20120506_070726.jpg&hash=a773d13c729291015e9b9aa9a27aa0f00c3242ad)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1061.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft476%2FFrank_Coonan%2FIMG_20120506_070716.jpg&hash=fa36eb61fb5ff6296d320f26be89410ab2579446)
Post by: Ripper on May 09, 2012, 01:58:26 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 09, 2012, 02:02:04 PM
Post by: Machias on May 09, 2012, 02:37:30 PM
Post by: bearmanric on May 09, 2012, 03:03:39 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 09, 2012, 03:14:08 PM
Here's some pics from today, crappy pic's, but pic's non the less.
Post by: Machias on May 09, 2012, 03:45:57 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 09, 2012, 03:59:58 PM
Post by: Machias on May 09, 2012, 04:17:15 PM
Post by: CP on May 09, 2012, 04:59:07 PM
I'm going back out Friday morning, if anyone feels comfortable watching my back while I blow the fawn in distress call let me know. The visibility is about 10 to 30 ft max! :yike:
I would but I have to work.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 09, 2012, 10:00:54 PM
I'm going back out Friday morning, if anyone feels comfortable watching my back while I blow the fawn in distress call let me know. The visibility is about 10 to 30 ft max! :yike:
Man if I was closer I would be all over it. I love calling and love calling big predators! Best of luck to you. Most bears are more scared of you then you are of them. The only time things get hot for me is when cubs get into the mix.
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 09, 2012, 11:17:30 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 10, 2012, 12:19:56 PM
Post by: bearpaw on May 10, 2012, 12:23:51 PM
Good Luck.... hope you smack a big one! :IBCOOL:
Post by: Machias on May 10, 2012, 12:24:59 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 10, 2012, 12:32:34 PM
Post by: bearpaw on May 10, 2012, 12:36:54 PM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on May 10, 2012, 02:40:59 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 10, 2012, 08:53:17 PM
Post by: Cap.Silver on May 10, 2012, 09:44:10 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 11, 2012, 11:00:32 AM
What the hell?
Where is the dead bear?
Post by: mrmoskillz on May 11, 2012, 01:27:19 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 11, 2012, 01:49:14 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 11, 2012, 02:18:51 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 11, 2012, 02:39:28 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 11, 2012, 02:54:48 PM
Post by: Cap.Silver on May 11, 2012, 07:49:40 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 11, 2012, 10:34:40 PM
Post by: JCKILLSHOT on May 11, 2012, 10:44:37 PM
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Post by: JCKILLSHOT on May 11, 2012, 10:50:48 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 11, 2012, 11:09:14 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 12, 2012, 04:57:26 PM
Does anyone have any idea how this heat is going to affect movement? Will they go nocturnal? Will they stick to the thick growth along creak beds? That's where I'm seeing most of the sign anyway, but I think on cool rainy days they will move more in daylight. Good luck to the other tag holders and I will be out again on Monday.
Post by: FC on May 12, 2012, 07:48:48 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 12, 2012, 07:56:07 PM
Post by: FC on May 12, 2012, 07:58:36 PM
Yup, it was to scratchy, so it had to go! :chuckle:
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 13, 2012, 01:14:43 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 13, 2012, 09:35:21 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 13, 2012, 09:41:39 AM
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 13, 2012, 12:24:42 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 13, 2012, 02:15:57 PM
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Post by: Ripper on May 13, 2012, 02:37:20 PM
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Post by: Ripper on May 13, 2012, 03:57:39 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 15, 2012, 01:36:16 PM
Post by: bowman on May 15, 2012, 02:32:59 PM
Sorry for the crappy picture.
Post by: Ripper on May 15, 2012, 03:08:16 PM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on May 15, 2012, 07:10:02 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 15, 2012, 08:51:08 PM
Post by: Swatson on May 15, 2012, 10:42:14 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 15, 2012, 10:47:52 PM
Post by: Turner89 on May 15, 2012, 11:01:50 PM
I've done better with bear in the evenings but I get to hunt more in the evenings.
Don't let the warm weather discourage you, one of my favorite times to hunt bear is in the warm afternoon heat. I've seen way more bear during these times!:yeah:I always have better luck finding bear in the afternoon.
Post by: bowman on May 16, 2012, 11:39:42 AM
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This post alone has inspired me to put in for spring bear next year. Id ask to join but I live way far south. Im sure if you keep at it like you have you'll get a shot at one. What spring permit would anyone suggest for the olympics area? I'm gonna go north cascades in August and try to shoot one this year.
It's good for the sport to continue having people interested, but this is an example of why we need to be careful on area's that get mentioned. Ripper I wish you the best of luck on your tag, but can you be careful as to mention certain area's? Bear hunting is a species that hasn't been too popular. The general area you're hunting can't sustain an increase in hunting pressure during the general season. All the talk on this board is going to add numerous vehicles at every gate!
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 16, 2012, 12:42:04 PM
*WARNING* Expanding the sport of hunting by sharing information will be detrimental to us all. Hoard your information. Especially do not tell children, would hate for them to grow up wanting to hunt and therefore increasing competition for all of us. Also, the general bear season is only 4 months long and they only live in 3/4 of the state, please tell NOBODY because I'm sure I won't be able to find anywhere to go!QuoteThis post alone has inspired me to put in for spring bear next year. Id ask to join but I live way far south. Im sure if you keep at it like you have you'll get a shot at one. What spring permit would anyone suggest for the olympics area? I'm gonna go north cascades in August and try to shoot one this year.
It's good for the sport to continue having people interested, but this is an example of why we need to be careful on area's that get mentioned. Ripper I wish you the best of luck on your tag, but can you be careful as to mention certain area's? Bear hunting is a species that hasn't been too popular. The general area you're hunting can't sustain an increase in hunting pressure during the general season. All the talk on this board is going to add numerous vehicles at every gate!
K, but seriously, if you screw up and tell someone your favorite spot that is your own fault and now you're just a generous person... If you get drawn for the Monroe special permit, there's a pretty good chance you are hunting in close proximity to other people who also drew and might *gasp* actually see another hunter. There are only so many gates... so without Ripper telling anyone any extra information, its not that hard to figure out. There are also bears nearly everywhere else. Chill, share the love, lend a helping hand on occasion. I promise it won't kill ya.
(Hint, huge giveaway here, the Monroe special permit hunt is within a 100 mile radius of Monroe, there are some bears in the area...) ;)
Post by: h20hunter on May 16, 2012, 12:45:22 PM
Doesn't WA have the highest numbers of blackies in the lower 48?
Post by: h20hunter on May 16, 2012, 12:49:38 PM
Bear also near Issaqua.....somewhere!
Bear also near Skagit County......somewhere!
Somebody stop me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 16, 2012, 12:56:17 PM
:'(
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2012, 12:59:15 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 16, 2012, 01:02:40 PM
Post by: 87Ford on May 16, 2012, 01:07:44 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 16, 2012, 01:13:11 PM
By the way.....bears also near Gold Bar, Stevens Pass, Curlew, probably even a few in Canada eh.
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 16, 2012, 01:27:59 PM
I heard you were so scared when you saw it on the side of the road you about wet yourself? Since then don't you both go all tactical and carry that .308 stub nosed terrorist shooter? Tough young man like yourself should be afraid of a lil ol bear...especially one already dead on the side of the road. Sheesh....kids these days.
It was dead so it was only momentary concern. I carry the terrorist snubby because I needed a practical application for a sweet machine gun. Since it was .308 hunting was that practical application.
Now the .44 mag... thats a different story. Kittys inspired that purchase.
Hey h2Ohunter, do you ever shut up? Just wonderin'... Good grief!
H20, sounds like you have a fan :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on May 16, 2012, 01:30:22 PM
No worries about Ford.....he's just jealous of your .308 as well!
And yes...I have lots of fans.
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2012, 01:34:32 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 16, 2012, 01:36:48 PM
Any way, today I went in the Gate at 7924 Woods Creak Rd, you know the yellow one with the lock on it that I can open with my special key. So I drove in 5/8 of a mile and took a left at the big broken Fir tree. I went 1.1 mile to the grassy road off to the right. I walked in about 100 yards and the were 6 bears all sitting there eating a hiker and drinking his beer. :yike: I was so startled that I couldn't decide which one to shoot, so I just turned around and ran back to my truck and went home. I think I'm done hunting for the year but you guy's feel free to go get em! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2012, 01:38:15 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 16, 2012, 01:41:27 PM
Ripper.......looking forward to hunting Saturday....let me know what you want on your sandwich and I'll bring fixings for lunch.
Post by: Ripper on May 16, 2012, 01:46:19 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2012, 01:46:32 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 16, 2012, 01:51:28 PM
Sorry...no peace and quiet! I've got a cub distress call. Figured we could do a little sitting and calling in some of the areas. Maybe if we altrenate types and duration of calls we can keep at and bring something in. I'll feel a lot better calling knowing you are looking around and have the shooter. Vice versa as well. I'll carry my .45 for backup while calling. I've got my general distress that makes some good sound and a cub distress that is new.
I'm serious about your sandwich order. You can PM me your ideal fixings and I'll make it happen.
Post by: Ripper on May 16, 2012, 01:53:58 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 16, 2012, 01:55:43 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 16, 2012, 01:57:42 PM
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Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on May 16, 2012, 02:04:52 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2012, 02:10:13 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 16, 2012, 02:15:39 PM
Post by: Russ McDonald on May 16, 2012, 02:19:17 PM
Post by: bearmanric on May 16, 2012, 02:22:15 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on May 16, 2012, 02:53:57 PM
Fawn Fawn Fawn Fawn Distress it is time. You will have more action. Rick
I've done that damn fawn distress with my fawn decoy to the point where I wanna eat the b@stard... no luck yet. Kind of eerie back in the woods when that thing is going off though.
Post by: bearmanric on May 16, 2012, 02:59:56 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on May 16, 2012, 03:06:59 PM
Do it around smaller fir tree's ponds and creek area's. Watch the wind put emotion into the calling. Rickwhat size firs you recommend?
Post by: bearmanric on May 16, 2012, 03:21:39 PM
Just finished 4 antler call's. These are very bad azz for awsome Raspy distress and do the slower wa wa wa wa for Fawn distress. Rick
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv68%2Fbearmanric%2Fcalls2001-28.jpg&hash=2164e7054820b0a0a7818a7b6f454be64b758388)
Post by: h20hunter on May 16, 2012, 03:25:00 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 16, 2012, 03:38:26 PM
Post by: Machias on May 16, 2012, 03:41:00 PM
I called a deer in the other day using your call Rick. Got it to 60 yards then it just started eating! When I'd blow the call it would look then when I stopped it would feed again. Pretty cool. It was a buck, do you think the does would come all the way in?
Lots of times the does come charging in all amped up and darting back and forth trying to locate the injured fawn. It's really funny to mess with their minds! I've had them run in 20 feet looking around all frantic, they leave, I call again and here they come running back in.
Post by: bearmanric on May 16, 2012, 03:42:00 PM
Post by: woodman on May 16, 2012, 05:25:50 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 16, 2012, 05:33:02 PM
Post by: FC on May 16, 2012, 07:03:24 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1061.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft476%2FFrank_Coonan%2Fbooboospaws.jpg&hash=a51ae415dcd0303c7ed9affd60c49241b1822714)
Post by: Wea300mag on May 16, 2012, 07:16:12 PM
13 pages, my longest ever. :IBCOOL:
When we reach page 18 you will harvest your bear. :chuckle:
We are pulling for you Ripper, it's "GO TIME"!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 16, 2012, 07:19:46 PM
Post by: Machias on May 16, 2012, 07:20:36 PM
Booboo?
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1061.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft476%2FFrank_Coonan%2Fbooboospaws.jpg&hash=a51ae415dcd0303c7ed9affd60c49241b1822714)
Nope that looks canine to me, looks like the front track slid a little.
Post by: CP on May 17, 2012, 06:36:43 AM
Booboo?
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1061.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft476%2FFrank_Coonan%2Fbooboospaws.jpg&hash=a51ae415dcd0303c7ed9affd60c49241b1822714)
Dog. I see dog tracks everywhere in the Monroe hunting area.
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 17, 2012, 07:03:40 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 17, 2012, 07:51:09 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 17, 2012, 07:54:16 AM
Post by: kckrawler on May 17, 2012, 09:09:40 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 17, 2012, 11:26:22 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 17, 2012, 11:29:45 AM
Post by: LoneArcher on May 17, 2012, 11:54:52 AM
What's wrong with a AR chambered in .308.
Just cost alot more to shoot four hundred rounds in a afternoon.
Post by: h20hunter on May 17, 2012, 12:00:14 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 17, 2012, 12:45:09 PM
Post by: woodman on May 17, 2012, 12:53:25 PM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on May 17, 2012, 12:59:20 PM
Post by: woodman on May 17, 2012, 01:10:44 PM
Try YouTube and post the link maybe :dunno:
Thanks, but I think it will take someone more techy than me. I would not have the first idea how to do it. I am really disappointed because of how well the videos turned out. Daylight, color and very close up.
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 17, 2012, 01:39:19 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 17, 2012, 01:48:18 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 17, 2012, 01:52:11 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 17, 2012, 02:28:42 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 17, 2012, 03:48:30 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 17, 2012, 04:27:12 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 17, 2012, 04:53:32 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 17, 2012, 05:05:10 PM
Post by: woodman on May 17, 2012, 06:49:43 PM
Ripper, I just got back from checking cams. Have bears at all locations in the daylight! I tried to use the video mode for the first time and it worked great. I am going to try to post a video here as I said I would last evening. If it comes through you should be able to hear it blow air out of it's nose. Well I can not get it to post sorry. Maybe someone can tell me how.
Let's try this again.
Post by: h20hunter on May 17, 2012, 06:54:18 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 17, 2012, 07:00:20 PM
No no no Ripper....D-Rock meant HE can't....you can......and will.......on tape...............this weekend!what do you mean I can't I've shot more bears with mine than you've seen bears.
Post by: runamuk on May 17, 2012, 07:07:04 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 17, 2012, 07:54:50 PM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on May 17, 2012, 08:46:17 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 17, 2012, 10:00:33 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 18, 2012, 06:04:48 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 18, 2012, 09:04:42 AM
D-Rock, I'm shooting 139g Hornady SST's.
Woodman, nice vid. I hope to see something like that in person tonight. That looks similar to the spot I'm going to.
Post by: Machias on May 18, 2012, 09:19:37 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 18, 2012, 09:40:24 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 18, 2012, 09:42:51 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 18, 2012, 10:22:28 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 18, 2012, 10:29:39 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 18, 2012, 11:53:03 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 18, 2012, 12:13:52 PM
Post by: LoneArcher on May 18, 2012, 03:29:22 PM
Advise on whether or not a white tail fawn in distress would work. I have been using raccoon in distress,
And called in bobcat both times I tried it. I am walking monro unit soon. And going to start calling before dark. Any impute? Thanks.
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 18, 2012, 04:47:48 PM
Post by: LoneArcher on May 18, 2012, 06:11:10 PM
Feeling a little invisible.
Post by: h20hunter on May 18, 2012, 06:34:40 PM
Post by: Machias on May 18, 2012, 09:22:13 PM
Oops. I meant ripper. But anybodies advise would work.
Feeling a little invisible.
Any distress call can and will work. I have called in several bears with a javelina call. Not many of those running around in the woods here in WA and ID. I personally like Bearmanric's and Rainshadow's calls and I like their raspy loud calls. I think for bear they convey bigger game than the higher pitch of a cottontail, however a cottontail call will work, I know this for a fact. Put alot of emotion and distress into your call, whatever type the box says it is, that is the key, IMHO.
Post by: G5 on May 18, 2012, 10:12:06 PM
I've taken this tag pretty serious and from what I've seen years past by May 18th we should have a bear. What sucks about this tag is every time I Speak about my spring bear permit someone mentions a bear in their yard yesterday, like there crawling around everywhere. The truth of the matter is they're right, except where I'm hunting. I've been out 8 times so far and I hunt my A#$ off till noon then spend 3 hours driving around looking for fresh sign. Mind you we all have DNR keys so where back in the hills, driving can be productive hunting and searching for fresh sign. From the look of Rippper's post he's been hunting twice as hard as me and I've put in some time and there is not allot out presently. I'm going to hunt tomorrow, Good luck to all.
Post by: LoneArcher on May 19, 2012, 10:05:54 AM
Ripper, how did you do last night?
17 pages. And going strong.
Post by: h20hunter on May 19, 2012, 10:12:48 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 19, 2012, 05:32:34 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 19, 2012, 10:01:38 PM
These last couple of days my enemy has been the wind. I sat the thick stuff an Friday with the plan to sit until dark. I got in there about 2:00. Snuck in as quietly as I could and just sat still for about an hour. The wind swirled then changed directions on my so I decided to reposition. It's really thick and nasty in there and any movement you made is noisy as can be. After sitting for about 15 minutes the wind is at my back. Grrrrr I decide to just sit it out knowing it will change again. It did but after a while it was pointless to sit the any longer. It just wasn't going to happen. I packed up and got out of there.
I called my girlfriend and had her meet me with my son and we did some road hunting. I thought with the wind like it was that it would be a good excuse to explore new territory and spend time together as a family. We found some nice grassy spur roads that we tried to walk, but no matter what direction the wind was when when we stared it always ended up at our back. I had the same thing happen today when H2O and I tried to hunt. Every single time the wind was all over the place. Found a big fresh pile of poo today, saw a beaver and a deer and that was it. Had some fun with the deer, it was directly down wind from us but it still started walking right toward us. We started doing some kissing sounds and that him in to about 35 yards before he changed his mind and walked off. Oh yea we also had an encounter with a love struck grouse. It came charging down the road at us in full mating display. Quite funny.
I'm sleeping in tomorrow then maybe going out in the evening. I may have to hire C-Post guide service, I've heard good things about him.
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on May 20, 2012, 05:39:35 AM
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Hgh7nhGzNUk
Post by: LoneArcher on May 20, 2012, 01:50:36 PM
And then got wet.
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 20, 2012, 05:08:10 PM
Post by: jrod on May 20, 2012, 05:29:40 PM
c-post guide service is cheap too.
What's with all the "c-post this" "c-post that"!!! What in the hell is c-post??? :dunno:
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 20, 2012, 05:31:39 PM
inside joke between a few forum members.c-post guide service is cheap too.
What's with all the "c-post this" "c-post that"!!! What in the hell is c-post??? :dunno:
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 20, 2012, 05:35:50 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on May 20, 2012, 05:43:22 PM
JK, Good Luck guys!!!
Post by: lokidog on May 20, 2012, 05:55:09 PM
Post by: runamuk on May 20, 2012, 05:57:11 PM
:yike: :yike:
:yeah: :yike: :yike: :yike:
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 20, 2012, 06:57:04 PM
Post by: 87Ford on May 20, 2012, 07:39:44 PM
The running "C-Post" joke is getting pretty old. You know like a broken friggin' record, fingernails down a chalkboard etc..
Post by: h20hunter on May 20, 2012, 07:42:57 PM
Post by: gaddy on May 20, 2012, 07:45:28 PM
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on May 20, 2012, 07:45:49 PM
Post by: seth30 on May 20, 2012, 07:47:49 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 20, 2012, 07:51:20 PM
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on May 20, 2012, 07:52:11 PM
Post by: seth30 on May 20, 2012, 07:54:04 PM
Cpost is an area.....a general area. Somebody got bent out of shape about providing info resulting in overcrowding. However, I can tell you to hit the snohomish for humpies with the same effect. Now, when filks ask whete can they go to shoot a elk, bear, deer, whatever we say cpost. Kind of a joke. Ford loves it the most!I think I have told many people that come on and only post 1 or times asking for elk areas and deer areas to check out C post :chuckle:
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 20, 2012, 08:17:17 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 20, 2012, 08:24:39 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 20, 2012, 08:28:30 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 20, 2012, 08:30:05 PM
You so funny!!!!!!I try.
Post by: Ripper on May 21, 2012, 10:40:43 AM
:chuckle: :chuckle: I'll have some updates later this eve, I'm at work right now so low on time. Come on 2:30...
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 21, 2012, 11:04:14 AM
Post by: runamuk on May 21, 2012, 11:07:51 AM
I be thinking that C-Post guide service is trying to Jack My Thread! :jacked: As long as I get paid I'm cool with that. What is the going sponsor fee these day's anyway? Free guiding, gutting, capeing and packing! Sweet, jack away D- Rock. :chuckle: If Ford were a Chevy he would be in a better mood! :yike:
:chuckle: :chuckle: I'll have some updates later this eve, I'm at work right now so low on time. Come on 2:30...
thats funny right there..... :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on May 21, 2012, 11:17:39 AM
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on May 21, 2012, 11:28:55 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 21, 2012, 11:31:07 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 21, 2012, 02:41:51 PM
I'm home D and ready to go, tell the boss you're sick and let's go!!!
I guess while I'm waiting I could do an update about the weekend. Hunted hard, put on some miles, called in a yote yesterday for a brief second, and still ain't seen no bears! That's it in a nut.......shell. :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on May 21, 2012, 02:43:42 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 21, 2012, 03:07:02 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on May 21, 2012, 03:14:03 PM
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on May 21, 2012, 08:12:28 PM
Oh I'm going to keep at it. I'll be hunting every night this week except Wed.I am going to say good luck tonight Ripper and see if we can this thread to 20 pages without a kil!!! Let's go Ripper Ripper Ripper
Post by: bearpaw on May 21, 2012, 08:17:03 PM
Post by: Kowsrule30 on May 21, 2012, 08:19:07 PM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on May 21, 2012, 08:45:40 PM
Post by: Cascade on May 21, 2012, 08:47:45 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on May 21, 2012, 08:53:18 PM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on May 22, 2012, 07:12:13 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 22, 2012, 09:23:19 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 22, 2012, 10:04:28 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 22, 2012, 10:12:36 AM
Post by: Swatson on May 22, 2012, 01:08:53 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on May 24, 2012, 11:38:48 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 24, 2012, 02:08:56 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 24, 2012, 02:28:33 PM
Post by: FC on May 24, 2012, 03:44:17 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 24, 2012, 03:45:27 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 24, 2012, 06:46:43 PM
Post by: fair-chase on May 24, 2012, 11:59:05 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 25, 2012, 06:26:55 AM
Post by: buckhorn2 on May 25, 2012, 07:00:48 AM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on May 25, 2012, 07:13:35 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 25, 2012, 08:44:11 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 25, 2012, 08:48:49 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 25, 2012, 10:18:33 AM
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 25, 2012, 02:30:59 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 25, 2012, 02:36:42 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 25, 2012, 02:45:22 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 25, 2012, 02:51:11 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 25, 2012, 03:57:33 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 26, 2012, 01:18:33 AM
Post by: bearpaw on May 26, 2012, 11:06:52 AM
Post by: buckhorn2 on May 26, 2012, 11:58:25 AM
Post by: LoneArcher on May 27, 2012, 08:56:08 AM
Go fishing, if all someone liked doing was hunting. Washington would be the wrong state to live in.
Post by: Ripper on May 28, 2012, 01:33:38 PM
this is the trail in the grass I was following.
The next is of some giant poop
Then there is the broken limb that happened sometime in the hour since I passed it.
can someone tell me what kind of criier this head belonged too. Has long chompers like a beaver. The head was the size of a ferret head.
Post by: 3nails on May 28, 2012, 01:54:34 PM
Post by: RadSav on May 28, 2012, 01:59:43 PM
Post by: saylean on May 29, 2012, 09:07:01 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 29, 2012, 01:15:54 PM
I've been seeing sign everywhere I go, I just can't seem to find the bears themselve's. Today is my last full day to hunt, the rest of the week will just be short trips before work. I just need 1 dumb one to show itself.
Has anyone ever seen an aspen peel? Yesterday I saw 7 aspens in a row peeled spread out over about 150 yard line.
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 29, 2012, 01:53:02 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on May 29, 2012, 07:11:52 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 29, 2012, 07:51:28 PM
Post by: Logsplitter on May 30, 2012, 05:39:40 AM
Post by: Wildsau on May 30, 2012, 07:58:00 AM
Post by: Todd_ID on May 30, 2012, 08:32:58 AM
Post by: whackmaster on May 30, 2012, 09:39:27 AM
Post by: mrmoskillz on May 30, 2012, 10:05:43 AM
Post by: buglebuster on June 01, 2012, 07:45:47 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 01, 2012, 07:47:57 AM
Post by: Machias on June 01, 2012, 08:12:28 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 01, 2012, 08:19:07 AM
Post by: Ripper on June 01, 2012, 10:57:42 AM
Anyway, it was a great hunt, I'm glad I had the opportunity to get out in the spring and hunt. I learned a lot about bear hunting, and all the new area's I didn't know existed. I can't wait till August1. I have 3 area's that I will be scouting all summer long. I will post a pick of the biggest bear poop I have ever seen! It made my butt hurt just looking at it! :yike: :chuckle: To bad it's located in an area that's 10.5 miles in from the gate, and it there is a lot of elevation change. It would be a very difficult mountain bike ride in and out. The pack out would be murderous. If anyone wants to tackle it pm me and I'll tell you where it is. Thank all of you so much for the support. It's so cool to be a part of this forum with all the good people giving tips and advice. It is disappointing to not kill a bear, but the knowledge gained is invaluable. Congrats to all the people who did score, I'm happy for you. I will definitely continue to put in for this tag, it was a great time. Mark
Post by: Machias on June 01, 2012, 11:03:16 AM
Post by: 3nails on June 01, 2012, 11:09:45 AM
Post by: 250savage on June 01, 2012, 11:30:30 AM
Post by: Button Nubbs on June 01, 2012, 11:38:38 AM
Its now time to fish, rivers should be full of steel and salmon will be right around the corner. Let me know if you wanna hit the river sometime. :tup:
Sorry you didn't get one. :(
Post by: saylean on June 01, 2012, 11:59:04 AM
Thats why they call it hunting, not shooting. Good effort Ripper. Cant say you didnt try.
Post by: runamuk on June 01, 2012, 12:05:32 PM
Post by: Russ McDonald on June 01, 2012, 12:55:01 PM
Post by: Ripper on June 01, 2012, 01:15:32 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 01, 2012, 01:18:25 PM
Post by: Ripper on June 01, 2012, 01:42:13 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 01, 2012, 01:43:30 PM
Post by: Gobble Doc on June 01, 2012, 09:41:40 PM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on June 02, 2012, 06:42:49 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 02, 2012, 08:21:49 AM
Way to hit it hard, Ripper! Here's to a big (and better eating anyway) fall bear. :brew::yeah: :tup:
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on June 02, 2012, 08:27:35 AM
Post by: Ripper on June 02, 2012, 12:34:27 PM
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23 pages without a bear down!!! Clearly folks were pulling for you. Best of luck on future hunts
Yup, that makes a guy feel good. This is my longest thread ever. To pay everyone back, in the fall all I'm going to do is post a pic of my bear, no story at all! :chuckle:
DIYARCHERYJUNKIE- I have hunted up around Stevens Pass quite a bit, but this year I'm going to hit some of the spot's I found during the spring hunt. At least early in the season, then I may head up high depending on what happens. You are welcome to hunt with me wherever I go though. We'll keep in touch.
Post by: bearpaw on June 02, 2012, 04:53:39 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on June 02, 2012, 06:20:51 PM
Post by: Ripper on June 02, 2012, 08:27:32 PM
Post by: Gobble Doc on June 02, 2012, 08:59:23 PM
I'll bet you have not regrets at not getting your bear. The chance to spend time outdoors. All the stuff you got to see. Everything you learned. One of my funnest trips this year was with my son and we didn't even get the turkey we were after. Sometimes the kill is just the icing.
Post by: Ripper on June 03, 2012, 01:02:31 PM