Post by: billythekidrock on August 02, 2008, 09:38:46 AM
Had one at less then thirty yards opening night
Also one at fifteen yards
Btkr saw one cross the road this am
Bearmaric is still out hunting so no report
I sent this from killbillys iPhone
Post by: catwithboost on August 02, 2008, 08:49:27 PM
Post by: markmc on August 02, 2008, 08:57:15 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on August 02, 2008, 09:00:46 PM
Rick got a pic of one
Killbilly popped a cap
Post by: catwithboost on August 03, 2008, 04:41:57 AM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on August 03, 2008, 09:25:41 AM
Post by: boneaddict on August 03, 2008, 09:36:03 AM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on August 03, 2008, 10:43:59 AM
Post by: KillBilly on August 03, 2008, 02:31:56 PM
I saw nothing
Rick got a pic of one
Killbilly popped a cap
I called one in on Fri. night with my Fox Pro Scorpion, while trying to locate it in the Cascara it stood up and busted me. It probably made the next county in nothing flat. I let BTKR take my stump the next morning, he is better caller but the bruin never came back.
The next morning while mvoing into a clear cut, a bear ripping a stump or log winded me and tore up the landscape leaving out of there. Never saw how big he was.
Sat. eve, I saw a good sized specimen, took the shot, looked and sounded like he was hit. He ran straight up a road so I couldn't shoot again. Found 2 places where he dug up the road peeling out. No blood and no sign of where he left the road. Evidently, it was a clean miss.
Saw a yote this morning but no bear. Came home but Rick stayed, he was having a good time.
All total, I saw 4 bear & 1 Yote so I don't feel it was a loss.
It was great to be in the field again and enjoy the sport and chase. I'll be back out in a couple of weeks.
Post by: boneaddict on August 03, 2008, 02:57:14 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on August 03, 2008, 04:06:49 PM
cub
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If we had had a tortilla large enough it might have been in trouble. lol
The salmon berries were hit pretty hard in some places and they seem to be past prime now. Not much for the little blackberries and the Himalayan type are still very green. The red & blue huckleberries are coming on strong and in some places they are starting to dry out.
blue huck
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red huck
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The cascara berries were very disapointing. They are usually ripe by the first of September but I think they will be a few weeks later this year. There also seems to be alot less berries and many buds didn't seem to develope. Pretty sad crop for sure.
cascara
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I have a few more pics to post later.
Post by: billythekidrock on August 07, 2008, 08:59:52 PM
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Post by: bowsandhose on August 07, 2008, 09:16:36 PM
Post by: Intruder on August 08, 2008, 09:23:35 AM
The cascara berries were very disapointing. They are usually ripe by the first of September but I think they will be a few weeks later this year. There also seems to be alot less berries and many buds didn't seem to develope. Pretty sad crop for sure.
cascara
Are those the bushes that kinda look like a willow but they have berries on em? I've never know what those were called? Those berries aren't edible are they?
It's strange... the berry crop on the east side is awesome. Hucks are unbelievable this year.
Post by: DeKuma on August 08, 2008, 09:42:12 AM
Post by: cohoho on August 08, 2008, 04:23:54 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on August 08, 2008, 04:55:04 PM
The cascara berries were very disapointing. They are usually ripe by the first of September but I think they will be a few weeks later this year. There also seems to be alot less berries and many buds didn't seem to develope. Pretty sad crop for sure.
cascara
Are those the bushes that kinda look like a willow but they have berries on em? I've never know what those were called? Those berries aren't edible are they?
It's strange... the berry crop on the east side is awesome. Hucks are unbelievable this year.
Most people confuse cascara with alder. You can eat the berries if you want, but you will need lots of to. Their is a reason that it is called Chitum.
Post by: billythekidrock on August 08, 2008, 04:55:42 PM
BTKR, Always enjoy your leads in to the hunts and activities associated with more than the kill....
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Post by: billythekidrock on August 08, 2008, 10:26:05 PM
The Cascara is getting ripe quick.
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Here is a shot of two of the three seeds.
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Salal berries are also getting ripe.
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A shot of Salal seeds.
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This little fella walked within 5 yards of us.
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on August 08, 2008, 10:28:37 PM
Post by: LongTatLaw on August 08, 2008, 11:43:54 PM
Post by: Huckleberry on August 09, 2008, 10:20:25 AM
Looking to the east
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Feeding places:
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Lots of this stuff around:
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And a few of these:
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Post by: billythekidrock on August 09, 2008, 01:46:56 PM
Still spotted. This fella was bedded down with mamma about 30 yards away.
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Young yote. 100 yard standing off-hand shot hit it a bit forward and it bounced about until I could put a second in it. Used a hand call this time.
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A hatfull of fungus among us. Finally found my first batch of Chanterelles this year. Normally we find some in July but not this year. Next week should be better.
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Signs of the times? Not sure how I feel about this since there are no houses around.
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on August 09, 2008, 02:26:25 PM
Post by: Coasthunterjay on August 09, 2008, 02:43:32 PM
recommendations.......
after not shooting a rifle for a season and getting a new scope......check the mounts that the smith puts on and double check that there tight, because if they are not tightened all the way they will come loose and you will miss :bash:......miss :bash:.....and miss again :bash:.......
Post by: KillBilly on August 09, 2008, 04:05:18 PM
How did we get scopes mounts on a Notes from the field thread? :dunno:
Post by: Coasthunterjay on August 09, 2008, 04:10:15 PM
Post by: KillBilly on August 09, 2008, 06:05:24 PM
I sent this from killbillys iPhone
My apologies, I didn't see where you were in the field sending that on your Iphone.
Post by: Coasthunterjay on August 09, 2008, 06:19:20 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on August 10, 2008, 06:29:54 AM
BTKR, the shrooms were great with the steak. Even better than your 100 yd offhand shot at the Yote after running 50 yds. I'll wager none of knew he could run..... one dead yote though.
I bet they tasted even better since you didn't have to go up and get them..lol
Your probably right, I bet most didn't think I could or would run. I was definately out of breath on that one.
Post by: Head-shot on August 10, 2008, 06:37:05 AM
what does porcupine taste like?Kinda like tree sap. The one I ate tasted like hell just stuck on a stick over the fire. Was much better cooked in bacop grease in the morning... :chuckle:
Post by: billythekidrock on August 10, 2008, 07:00:49 AM
what does porcupine taste like?Kinda like tree sap. The one I ate tasted like hell just stuck on a stick over the fire. Was much better cooked in bacop grease in the morning... :chuckle:
I am guessing you mean "like tree sap smells"?
I caaant thock, my thuung ith thuck..lol
Post by: KillBilly on August 10, 2008, 07:57:23 AM
what does porcupine taste like?Kinda like tree sap. The one I ate tasted like hell just stuck on a stick over the fire. Was much better cooked in bacop grease in the morning... :chuckle:
You tasted a tree roasted over a fire? :chuckle:
Post by: Head-shot on August 11, 2008, 08:51:38 AM
No, the fat on the thing ( what little there was) I think had a little of the Pine taste just cooked it over coals. I thought I would just "Mountain Man" it and cook with out any spices just heat and eat... :bdid: Once I added it to bacon grease it tasted like pork. Ha ha :dunno:
Post by: Machias on August 11, 2008, 02:05:23 PM
Post by: Head-shot on August 11, 2008, 08:45:35 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on August 11, 2008, 08:47:59 PM
It was more of a curiosity thing, , you know "If I had to eat one how is it" deal. I wouldn't try making it regular table fare. I agree I usually pop them if I see them anyway. I heard that in some states F&G promotes shooting all you see.
I have heard differing opinions from outdoorsmen. Some say kill everyone and others say they are good survival food.
I hope you killed that dang thing, I think it should be law, ALL PORKY PINES MUST DIE!!!!!
This one got lucky. We didn't want to fire a shot in this area.
Post by: billythekidrock on August 24, 2008, 12:27:24 PM
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Post by: catwithboost on August 24, 2008, 12:35:08 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on August 27, 2008, 07:43:53 PM
The spur just down the hill from where you guys were me and my brother were heading out and a little coyote went running down the bike trail almost running over it's self. :chuckle: Besides the one deer that is all we seen.
Should have cut him in half with that .300. :chuckle:
Post by: billythekidrock on September 01, 2008, 05:32:02 PM
Here are a few pics.
The darn brushpickers drying out their rain gear. Can you believe the color? Someone could get killed dressed like that in a bear area.
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Gotta love the coast.
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It must be tough being a bear in some areas. They are still peeling trees. Normally this is only done in the spring, but we found a bunch that were done in the last week. Summer peels.
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Mushrooms were popping up all over. We both got a bag full.
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My favorite type of mushroom.
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Post by: billythekidrock on September 14, 2008, 01:51:45 PM
Did not see any critters (one grouse but not grouse friendly weapon) but did have some of the best chanterelle picking I have had in a long time. Definitely enough to share. Some were getting dry but I bet after this coming weekends rain the mushrooms will be all over.
I did see alot of Chicken of the Woods this weekend in the Winston unit as well as some Oysters that were a few days past prime.
I saw a couple deer and a few elk and some bear damage in the Winston unit as well as a friendly porcupine.
Post by: Rufous on September 15, 2008, 09:36:20 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on September 16, 2008, 06:10:03 AM
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Post by: billythekidrock on September 27, 2008, 07:36:33 PM
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On our way out we saw a small bunch that had two bulls that were both "trying" to be 6 pts. We drove around to the other side so two of us could set up on these elk. As we were sidehilling the timber next to an overgrown cut we ran into a ton of fresh sign. We knew they were close. After *censored*footing around and getting into position I could hear a couple guys talking. Thinking they may push the elk to us we waited. And waited. The talking continued, but never moved. I backed out while my partner went on above and around. I walked up to the talking guys and saw that they had the bigger bull down. Apparently the guy was drawing on a cow and the bull started to rake a tree which drew the hunters attention. Needless to say we were too late.
Below is a pic of the smaller one.
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Post by: saylean on September 27, 2008, 07:58:01 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on September 27, 2008, 08:06:48 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on September 27, 2008, 08:26:24 PM
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Post by: DeKuma on September 30, 2008, 05:14:27 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on September 30, 2008, 07:13:39 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on October 08, 2008, 08:39:04 PM
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After a few pics a couple more owls flew in and this one took off like a scalded cat. Here is one of the two that flew in.
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I set up the e-caller and they flew right over the top.
I took a ton of pics but due to lighting, lack of tripod, and a slight wind, I didn't get any that turned out worth a darn. But it was pretty cool to watch these two defend their territory.
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Post by: billythekidrock on October 18, 2008, 07:48:21 PM
Killbilly and I went out for half a day today but only came home with some mushrooms. We found a few shaggy manes and some chanterelles. I brought them into the house and the shaggys started to go bad real fast, but I was able to use most of them in some hashbrowns that I made for dinner. The chanterelles will go good with fresh bear tenderloin later in the week. :drool:
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Michelle and I spent most of last night canning bear meat. It is a long process, especially when you add the whole butchering and taking pictures. We did 32 pints and 18 half pints that I will share with her, Killbilly and my brother. Normally I am stingy with canned meat, but I still have a whole bear from September that I will thaw and can.
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Post by: billythekidrock on October 19, 2008, 03:31:23 PM