1st Blackie
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azsixshooter
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Congratulations! What caliber did you use?
THANKS GUYS!
azsix... I used my 6.5x257 Arisaka Sporter. 140gr Nosler Partition/43gr H4831SC.
haiyter... No offense to you Kalians, but that's one of the reasons I don't live there, your lawmakers are practically brain-dead. (my opinion...once again, not trying to offend anyone)
hd... LOL! No kidding! Who know such a little bear could look so BIG!
azsix... I used my 6.5x257 Arisaka Sporter. 140gr Nosler Partition/43gr H4831SC.
haiyter... No offense to you Kalians, but that's one of the reasons I don't live there, your lawmakers are practically brain-dead. (my opinion...once again, not trying to offend anyone)
hd... LOL! No kidding! Who know such a little bear could look so BIG!
davlandrum
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G- Nice!
Terribly embarrased, as I didn't realize the season opened already. Guess I need to read more closely.
Were you on the coast? We bow hunt elk on the coast and every year, I make these big plans to spend a couple of days on bear, but the hunt for elk always seems to take all my hunting days.
Terribly embarrased, as I didn't realize the season opened already. Guess I need to read more closely.
Were you on the coast? We bow hunt elk on the coast and every year, I make these big plans to spend a couple of days on bear, but the hunt for elk always seems to take all my hunting days.
), I was "near" Applegate Res.davlandrum
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G - I fully understand the lack of specifics, that is why I only mentioned "coast" as where we hunt elk...
Good hunting!
Good hunting!
azsixshooter
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Awesome, I just bought a 6.5x55 Swede. I can't wait to start handloading. I'm planning on trying to call some bear this year here in AZ.
Are you going to have it mounted or make a rug?
GUYS, FEEL FREE TO POST SOME OF YOUR BEAR SUCCESS PICS FROM THIS YEAR!
Scorch... something tells me we're not alone on that one.
azsix... As far as a rug goes, probably not, it's a bit small. And the summer coat, while there's no bald spots, is a little thin. I'm hoping to get a good thick springer someday that I can put some money into making a nice rug. I will, however, definately bleach the scull, since she's a young bear, her teeth are in pretty good shape. (no missing chunks or bad rotting)
Scorch... something tells me we're not alone on that one.
azsix... As far as a rug goes, probably not, it's a bit small. And the summer coat, while there's no bald spots, is a little thin. I'm hoping to get a good thick springer someday that I can put some money into making a nice rug. I will, however, definately bleach the scull, since she's a young bear, her teeth are in pretty good shape. (no missing chunks or bad rotting)
davlandrum
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G -
How did you set up? I have kicked around the idea of calling bear and cats, but did not want one coming in on my blind side and having me for dinner.
I know a couple of big clear-cuts that seem like prime real estate (cut borders deep brushy creek)
How did you set up? I have kicked around the idea of calling bear and cats, but did not want one coming in on my blind side and having me for dinner.
I know a couple of big clear-cuts that seem like prime real estate (cut borders deep brushy creek)
Dave... My advice, though I'm far from an expert, firstly would be to go with a buddy. The clear-cuts sound like a good start. My bear came up a deep ravine to the old skid road I was on. Sit-kneel-whatever facing opposite directions (see more/cover each other's back), maybe with some concealment, and call every couple of minutes. Set up for 30-40 minutes then move on.
But if you do go by yourself, of course, be careful. Cover you a**. In other words, put your back against something big enough to make a cat or bear go around (like a brush pile or big tree), keep your head on a swivel and your ears open. I would stay away from over-hanging rocks, but that's just me.
I'm sure there's a few here that are more experienced and knowledgeable than me that could give you more/better pointers, but I think that's a whole other thread! Either way, have fun, good luck and let us know how it goes!
But if you do go by yourself, of course, be careful. Cover you a**. In other words, put your back against something big enough to make a cat or bear go around (like a brush pile or big tree), keep your head on a swivel and your ears open. I would stay away from over-hanging rocks, but that's just me.
I'm sure there's a few here that are more experienced and knowledgeable than me that could give you more/better pointers, but I think that's a whole other thread! Either way, have fun, good luck and let us know how it goes!
roy... I think there's about 1200 statewide, broken down into four areas (NW, SW, Cascades, Eastern). Of course they're a little pricey but I think you'll get that anywhere but your home state.
Here's the link to ODFW if you want to check it out:
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/
Here's the link to ODFW if you want to check it out:
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/
davlandrum
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G - thanks for the advice.
As a habit born of being as paranoid about mountain lions (probably excessively paranoid) I always avoid overhanging rocks....
Good hunting!
As a habit born of being as paranoid about mountain lions (probably excessively paranoid) I always avoid overhanging rocks....
Good hunting!
Huntergirl
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WOW, talk about close shot! Sweet!