Post by: 92xj on May 08, 2012, 09:21:32 AM
Planning on heading out for a day this weekend to see the unit. The only one in the NE I havent adventured into and got to know, I got drawn for. I know the snow has been gone around the newport area for a few weeks now, but still not a lot of green up there. Not sure what its looking like to the North and Northwest of there, but will know more this weekend.
Post by: Austrian Hunter on May 08, 2012, 09:37:45 AM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on May 08, 2012, 09:41:10 AM
Post by: 92xj on May 08, 2012, 10:05:59 AM
Been studying some maps pretty hard the past few weeks and have some areas that I am going to check out this week. But never been in that part of the state yet. I have been all over the Selkirk, 49 degrees and all over the PO river but have yet to venture to the 395 side of the area.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 08, 2012, 10:10:50 AM
Post by: high country on May 10, 2012, 07:21:22 AM
Post by: 92xj on May 10, 2012, 09:07:03 AM
I was out in Aladdin last few days. I am still not able to access everything, but close. I have seen exactly one pile of poo. Not yet seen a live bear or a track. I am half thinking the last couple years of low berry production may have denned bears up in new areas. Newport area is very green now.
So, that being said...I shouldnt waste my time and fuel going up this weekend and try and hold out another week or two to hit it hard?
Post by: high country on May 10, 2012, 09:28:07 AM
Post by: bearpaw on May 10, 2012, 09:38:59 AM
Post by: 92xj on May 10, 2012, 10:02:51 AM
We saw our first bear tracks on Apr 30. This coming week should be good, supposed to be 70+ all week. :tup:
Sounds good. I am going to check funds this weekend and see about what we were talking about the last weekend in May. I will keep you posted....
Also, are you going to be around this weekend? If so and I get a chance, I will try and swing by and say hello.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 10, 2012, 11:42:48 AM
Post by: bearpaw on May 10, 2012, 11:53:59 AM
We saw our first bear tracks on Apr 30. This coming week should be good, supposed to be 70+ all week. :tup:
Sounds good. I am going to check funds this weekend and see about what we were talking about the last weekend in May. I will keep you posted....
Also, are you going to be around this weekend? If so and I get a chance, I will try and swing by and say hello.
I hope to be home, but my stepdad just went in the hospitol yesterday for a triple bypass ASAP, so I don't know what my schedule is like for sure. Just give me a call before you come and see if I am home.
Post by: Bean Counter on May 10, 2012, 11:55:28 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 10, 2012, 11:57:21 AM
Dale sorry to hear that. Prayers sent
Post by: bearpaw on May 10, 2012, 11:59:28 AM
Good luck 92 :tup:
Dale sorry to hear that. Prayers sent
Thanks a lot guys, I appreciate that, but please don't let this hijack this topic, I probably shouldn't have mentioned why I might not be home.
Post by: 92xj on May 10, 2012, 01:23:48 PM
And dont worry, not a hijack at all.
I'm headed up to Newport now. Will let you know if I'm in the area tomorrow or this weekend.
Post by: bearpaw on May 10, 2012, 05:02:40 PM
Prayers and good thoughts bearpaw!
And dont worry, not a hijack at all.
I'm headed up to Newport now. Will let you know if I'm in the area tomorrow or this weekend.
OK and good luck, I know there are some bear out now and the weather is going to warm up again. :tup:
Post by: huntnnw on May 10, 2012, 06:21:59 PM
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 21, 2012, 12:00:07 PM
Post by: 92xj on May 21, 2012, 12:10:42 PM
I'm headed back up Thursday evening and will hunt till midday Monday if needed. Will hopefully be able to see and shoot my first bear. Heck, Im just looking forward to getting out and learning what this bear hunting stuff is all about and learning the land.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 21, 2012, 02:37:15 PM
Nice!
I'm headed back up Thursday evening and will hunt till midday Monday if needed. Will hopefully be able to see and shoot my first bear. Heck, Im just looking forward to getting out and learning what this bear hunting stuff is all about and learning the land.
Where you going ?
Post by: 92xj on May 21, 2012, 03:36:37 PM
Nice!
I'm headed back up Thursday evening and will hunt till midday Monday if needed. Will hopefully be able to see and shoot my first bear. Heck, Im just looking forward to getting out and learning what this bear hunting stuff is all about and learning the land.
Where you going ?
All around the Douglas unit.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 21, 2012, 03:43:42 PM
Nice!
I'm headed back up Thursday evening and will hunt till midday Monday if needed. Will hopefully be able to see and shoot my first bear. Heck, Im just looking forward to getting out and learning what this bear hunting stuff is all about and learning the land.
Where you going ?
I was up out of Northport to Orient yesterday (105) didn't see any sign whatsoever, nothing. I did see what I thought was wolf crap though. Doesn't mean they're not there. Good luck.
All around the Douglas unit.
Post by: 92xj on May 23, 2012, 08:52:40 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 23, 2012, 09:13:13 PM
Heading out tomorrow, hunting till Monday if needed. Got a secret weapon up my sleeve. Hopefully all works out. Weather looks a little cool, so hopefully they stay out.
It's cool and raining right now. Supposed to be in the middle 60's this weekend. Good luck.