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Offline JeffRaines

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Putting a bear to bed
« on: August 05, 2020, 09:19:37 PM »
So, an hour ago I spotted a AWESOME cinnamon bear. Way down in a steep canyon. I’m solo, not wanting to risk injury on a 3am pack out I decided to back out and be back at first light.

Will it be nearby? It was unaware of my presence. Good wind.
« Last Edit: August 06, 2020, 01:16:39 PM by h20hunter »

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Re: Putting a bear to bef
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2020, 09:36:55 PM »
Yes. But don’t be surprised if you don’t see him until the same time tommorrow!  :tup:
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Re: Putting a bear to bef
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2020, 09:44:20 PM »
Man I hope that’s not the case! Him or one of his buddies better be at that spot at first light!

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Re: Putting a bear to bef
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2020, 09:53:47 PM »
Morning bear hunting is pretty hit or miss. Less patternable IME.

Kindly do not attempt to cloud the issue with too many facts.

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Re: Putting a bear to bef
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2020, 10:02:49 PM »
Morning bear hunting is pretty hit or miss. Less patternable IME.
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Re: Putting a bear to bef
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2020, 10:19:20 PM »
Bears can wander, I cant count how many bears I have seen 1 day in places to never see again the following day.

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Re: Putting a bear to bef
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2020, 06:09:03 AM »
If he has a goo d food source that will hold him there you might find him.
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Re: Putting a bear to bef
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2020, 06:12:54 AM »
Good luck.

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Re: Putting a bear to bef
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2020, 06:15:23 AM »
If he has a goo d food source that will hold him there you might find him.

This would be my assumption as well.  I am no pro, but bears tend to follow their stomachs from what I understand.
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Re: Putting a bear to bef
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2020, 06:20:38 AM »
Pay attention, it could easily be where you were trying to figure you out.  Have watched them trail people, their curiosity is epic.

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Re: Putting a bear to bef
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2020, 12:05:00 PM »
It was a no go this morning. The windstorm that blew in had the wind going a different direction every time it blew so 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Re: Putting a bear to bef
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2020, 01:05:25 PM »
It was a no go this morning. The windstorm that blew in had the wind going a different direction every time it blew so 🤷🏻‍♂️

If there are loads of ripe berries there is a good chance that the same bear or a different bear will show up again. If there really aren't many ripe berries there then there is a good chance he was just passing through looking for his next meal. Good luck!  :tup:
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