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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: Bean Counter on August 08, 2008, 10:51:59 AM

Title: Taking a Newbie for a Ride Along
Post by: Bean Counter on August 08, 2008, 10:51:59 AM: I'm going to hit the woods for a bear on Sunday. I'm thinking to go north of U.S. 2 somewhere around Index/Gold Bar. Maybe venture towards the Spada Lake area. Anyhow, I'm taking a coworker who hasn't hunted before. He's shot guns and is a bit interested in owning one down the line, but my goal for this first trip is to get him excited about hunting. That way, I have one more hunting buddy at my disposal :chuckle:

Obviously, it would be best if we got a bear.. but odds are heavily against us so I want him to have a good time. He wont be hunting, just hiking along side me and watching what I do. Any tips? Thanks.
Title: Re: Taking a Newbie for a Ride Along
Post by: SilkWWU on August 08, 2008, 10:54:31 AM: Does he have outdoor experience in general? I find the neatest part of hunting to be contemplation, meditation, and being sneaky. I like to try and find ways to improve my sneakyness in the woods ie: walking quieter, being more aware. Try and instill this in him, and it may make him more excited about hunting in general.
Title: Re: Taking a Newbie for a Ride Along
Post by: DeKuma on August 08, 2008, 02:39:04 PM: Was thinking of heading into the same area this weekend. Probably more like tomorrow though, not sure yet.

If you see me I am in white dodge ram with white superman decals. Stop by.

GOOD LUCK!
Title: Re: Taking a Newbie for a Ride Along
Post by: Bean Counter on August 08, 2008, 02:49:43 PM: Quote from: DeKuma on August 08, 2008, 02:39:04 PM
Was thinking of heading into the same area this weekend. Probably more like tomorrow though, not sure yet.

If you see me I am in white dodge ram with white superman decals. Stop by.

GOOD LUCK!

K, will do... I think we'll access via USFS Rd 63, etc (the one you take to Blanca Lake, West Cady Ridge). Red Toyota Tundra w/canopy

Maybe I I'll add some "Re-elect Gregoire" stickers to stand out.... :bdid:
Title: Re: Taking a Newbie for a Ride Along
Post by: DeKuma on August 08, 2008, 03:03:04 PM: :chuckle: :bdid:
Title: Re: Taking a Newbie for a Ride Along
Post by: Bean Counter on August 08, 2008, 03:17:33 PM: There will be at least a few bear hunters passing my rig who didn't get a bear and they'll stop and say "well... at least we can get in some target practice...."

:mgun2:
Title: Re: Taking a Newbie for a Ride Along
Post by: DeKuma on August 08, 2008, 05:35:30 PM: Let me get in on that action! Just picked up a box of ammo for my 300WSM!! Crap even the cheap stuff is expensive!
Title: Re: Taking a Newbie for a Ride Along
Post by: Bean Counter on August 09, 2008, 08:26:36 PM: We're off! I hope to see you up there tomorrow. We'll be off the USFS 65 system in the morning; who knows where after that. But no, I wont be donning the Gregoire stickers so you'll have to use some hippie's Subaru for target practice :chuckle: