Desjardins Bearhunt 2015
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From: Alexis Desjardins
25-Feb-15
Hello everyone hope all is well,spring is on the way its been a nice winter in Manitoba not a lot of snow about 18 inches in the bush norm is 3 to 4 feet I love it. There is a full house of hunters for spring and only a few licenses left for 2016 if anyone was thinking of coming this way for a bearhunt in 2016 best grab one before may would love to have you, we will give you an experience you wont forget. We will be doing a day by day update again this year on the spring hunt hope you enjoy. We will start baiting mid April only 50 more sleeps cant wait. Now I have to figure out my new computer to put pics on here. have a great day.
From: Alexis Desjardins
25-Feb-15
From: Alexis Desjardins
25-Feb-15
From: Ibow
25-Feb-15
Looking forward to you thread this spring Alexis - always one of the best!
From: Alexis Desjardins
26-Feb-15
Hey Chuck drop in if your out this way in the spring if you can , this was the other day 30 miles south of home I was hauling hay unreal the weather this winter look like somewhere south of here Kansas or somewhere heck maybe I was in Kansas.
From: Alexis Desjardins
26-Feb-15
Try this again don't know why pic sideways.
From: standswittaknife
26-Feb-15
you can fix this in the tools area on the pic..
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-Feb-15
Thanks Danny first time putting pics on with iPhone.
From: cityhunter
27-Feb-15
nice looking bears
From: Ibow
27-Feb-15
Alexis, how about I come a little earlier and bring some of our snow along with me? 8~)
Best wishes for another terrific season!
From: MQQSE
27-Feb-15
We can't wait to see you in May! Spring can't get here soon enough.
From: boothill
27-Feb-15
Alexis I think Kansas does have more snow than you right now. Out my door with several more inches yet to come over the weekend.
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-Feb-15
Chuck we will pass on the snow lol, Yes Adam can't wait either it will be here before we know it. Louis are you bear hunting this spring hope you have a good one if you do.
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-Feb-15
Brian not that often you get snow do you isn't it close for your grass to start growing.
From: boothill
27-Feb-15
March 4, 2013..... We get snow and usually it is coming in sideways with the wind. We have had a pretty mild winter so far with I would say slightly warmer temps than average. But we tend to get some bad early spring blizzards from the SW. We moved from one town to another 3 weeks ago and it was 80 outside. At this time it is 15 with wind chill of -1 out with light snow. The wheat is acting like it is going to come out of dormancy early with the warm temps. Now we get this weather rolling in. Typical Kansas weather
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-Feb-15
She realy blew in there ey springs on the way, started a young team this winter they have been hooked together 4 times should of used a well broke horse to get them started but I don't have one. Any body else hooking up this winter show me your horses I can talk bear hunting and horses all day.
From: jmail20
28-Feb-15
Hey Alexis, good thing your not trying to work your horses here in Massachusetts. Close to 9 feet of snow since the 3rd week of January and 2nd coldest February on record. It was minus 5 degrees here this morning. Hope it warms up pretty soon.
From: Alexis Desjardins
28-Feb-15
That's not nice ey Joe , where do you put it all wow Glad we had a nice winter this year but our last two were brutal also it was hard on our elk and deer this winter will help the population. Take care bud we will see you in a few months.
From: SteveB
28-Feb-15
-15 actual last night here in northeast Ohio. 8 more inches coming tomorrow.
From: ridgerunnerron
01-Mar-15
I always enjoy Alexis' pics and posts...eh you say 50 more sleeps!...u-r really counting down the days!!
From: Alexis Desjardins
01-Mar-15
You bet Ron just though I would throw that in lol. I will put a few pics on from last maybe someone didn't see.
From: Alexis Desjardins
01-Mar-15
The Riding Mountains is one of the best places in the world for color phase bear I would say 30 percent color phase.
From: Alexis Desjardins
01-Mar-15
These ones seem too give the boys the slip there not big for nothing.
From: Alexis Desjardins
01-Mar-15
That's the new bear skinning shed we put up last fall amongst other things.
From: Windwalker
01-Mar-15
Great looking bears!!!
From: ridgerunnerron
01-Mar-15
Just gotta love that color variety!!
From: Alexis Desjardins
03-Mar-15
A 300 class brown 2 years back.
From: Alexis Desjardins
03-Mar-15
This giant still at large would like to weigh him maybe this spring.
From: Alexis Desjardins
03-Mar-15
This could be you in a year or two waiting for that nice color or old slew foot.
From: Brotsky
03-Mar-15
Love the pictures Alexis! Keep them coming and looking forward to following along on this spring's hunts!
From: Alexis Desjardins
04-Mar-15
She's a little chilly this morning-23 Celsius in Manitoba we have a little snow cover this just east of the house , there talking pluses for next week. I am ready for spring the winter was good until the last month has been cold.
From: Grape
04-Mar-15
Glad to see you started already Lexi ...keep the posts and pictures coming..Greg
From: Alexis Desjardins
04-Mar-15
Hey Guys send some warmer weather this way would you, If we don't get much more snow the bear will be out in the farmland early April along the hills a few weeks later.
From: Shug
04-Mar-15
Alex that giant on the 5/4/12 pic is a great one to add to the bear judging thread.
If that bear wasn't next to a barrel I'm sure lots of people could/would consider it just a decent bear.
I always hear guys say its belly hangs low so its a giant.... length and height add lots more than belly fat.
Now if you could just find me one that size in blonde please...
From: Alexis Desjardins
04-Mar-15
Hey Shug the blondes that size are hard to find but if your out in the woods there's always a chance. Three or four years back I had an experienced hunter hit a big blonde he figured he was at least 350 lbs we did not find, well they ground shrink a lot so we did not find out how big it realy was. the next year he came back he called me from the stand he figured he hit one over 400 lbs so we went and found him we weighed it at 408lbs so that blonde we lost the year before probably 350 lbs like he said. his son the same week hit a bear he figured was 500lbs so we went and found him and he was 480lbs them guys were pretty darn close on judging Bears those were fall bears
From: Grape
05-Mar-15
-12 F here this morning.....you want me to send that..Greg
From: Alexis Desjardins
05-Mar-15
yes - 22 here this morning long range all pluses for the next 5days have a good day Greg.
From: Alexis Desjardins
08-Mar-15
Heres another giant from a few years back still have a few tags left for 2016 love to have you.We will have an outcamp next year for the guys that don't want to stay at motel. Its 0 degres this morning in Manitoba beautiful day, well were of to church everyone have a good Godly day.
From: Alexis Desjardins
08-Mar-15
try that again
From: Alexis Desjardins
09-Mar-15
Its going to be an interesting spring here in Manitoba if the weather keeps up not much snow around, the bears will be out early the dandelions, grass, flowers fiddler ferns, it might be interesting for the bear guides trying to bait bears, I welcome the early springs in April makes a nice long warm season. We should be ok along the mountains with the high bear numbers. Heres one the guys will be looking for this spring he was at the baits early last year, well off to haul hay today, you all have a great day.
From: Alexis Desjardins
09-Mar-15
There's bear city up in them hill , she's starting to get greasy in the fields.
From: bburen
10-Mar-15
Can't wait to get there in May! Some nice looking bears Alexis!
From: Alexis Desjardins
10-Mar-15
the weather is unreal here Bruce plus 10 today we will have no snow in a week if this keeps up I love it. The bear will be messing around the den today for sure. We will talk soon can't wait for bear season.
From: Alexis Desjardins
01-Apr-15
We will be at it soon baiting bears pretty well no snow left after our last small storm looking like earlier spring for a change. Heres another the boys would like to get on a scale.
From: Alexis Desjardins
01-Apr-15
This was last fall when we were up in the hills on horse back.
From: Grape
02-Apr-15
Thanks Lexi.....I needed that!
From: Alexis Desjardins
02-Apr-15
Greg it is snowing like crazy here this morning, we are off on a trip for a few days. Driving will be a little interesting today. have a great day.
From: Mark Watkins
03-Apr-15
Awesome! Always look forward to your threads!
Mark
From: Alexis Desjardins
03-Apr-15
thanks Mark, just going to get the last of bear feed this week in the city then we're going to get at it they will be looking soon.
From: Alexis Desjardins
05-Apr-15
Me and the wife took a little ride on the ski slide road we had some fun takeing pics.
From: Alexis Desjardins
05-Apr-15
We had a little surprise just before we got out of the mountain its taking forever downloading pics tonight.
From: Alexis Desjardins
05-Apr-15
The bear are out we went for a walk and this big bear track went across the road I wanted to follow it to see if his den was close the wife wanted no part of it . She say my camera aint going to help me much if the bear comes after me.
From: Alexis Desjardins
05-Apr-15
Yes we were coming out of the mountain and I spot a bear 400 yards along the road to far for a picture so we drive closer the bear disappears, I get out and start walking down the road to get a pic I get to where I think she went in. There is an approach just 20 yards further so I keep going I get within 10 yards of the approach I see two ears sticking up on the other side I am waiting for the bear to stick his whole head up to get a pick she put her head down instead. Then all of a sudden there is small cubs start crying they were with her 10 yards from me and I am 75 yards from the truck not the situation I wanted to be in incase she gets pissed at me. I went back to the truck and drove up but she got in the culvert with her cubs and I didn't dare go pock my head in the culvert for a pic. That was exciteing I wonder how small them cubs were, her is a pic of some in may that are small I can emagine these were tinny.
From: Alexis Desjardins
05-Apr-15
That was a good evening for us we got to see a black bear and heard some cubs crying they didn't quit crying there may of been a little water in the culvert that's what they didn't like. Going to go and feed them at the end of the week put the cameras up and see what that brings us. This is what left of the old ski hill it closed in 2000 I think.
From: Alexis Desjardins
08-Apr-15
Good morning all got the last of the bear bait yesterday in the city the secret in these barrels. baiting starts Friday. you all have a great day.
From: sureshot
08-Apr-15
Good luck this season. These spring bear threads are some of the best of the year, thanks for taking the time.
From: Yeager
08-Apr-15
Hey Alexis, I don't see my name on any of those barrels. Little over a month to go!
From: Alexis Desjardins
08-Apr-15
thanks sureshot glad you enjoy the pics and story, Bob your name is not on the barrel but we will try to put it on a bear we will see you soon.
From: Alexis Desjardins
08-Apr-15
First campfire of the year beautifull day in Manitoba, this is where a few bear stories are told.
From: Alexis Desjardins
09-Apr-15
Set my first 2 connibers last night had a double tonight in the river by my house the Bears will be happy.
From: Randy
09-Apr-15
HI ALEXIS JUST WANT TO SAY HI AND WISH YOU AND APRIL A GREAT YEAR.LOOK FOWARD TO PIC OF YOUR HUNTS.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
From: Yeager
10-Apr-15
See you soon.....Bill and I are chomping at the bits!!
From: Alexis Desjardins
10-Apr-15
hey Randy hope all is well, going to miss you guys this spring I think it was going to be your 10th year here if you would of made it time fllys. just loading up to go feed the Bears. Have a great day you all.
From: Alexis Desjardins
10-Apr-15
Hey Bob we are having spring here early the leaves will be out when you come what a change from the last 2 years.
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-Apr-15
There was one camera left out in the woods this last year there is afew pics I will share this morning, we may see 20 celcius today in Manitoba.
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-Apr-15
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11-Apr-15
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From: Alexis Desjardins
11-Apr-15
That's what you call a rubbed butt.
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-Apr-15
A couple on the same card another bait.
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-Apr-15
You guys that are going bear hunting this spring are you getting anxious,some of my guys are already pumped not long now May 5th the first group starts.
From: Randy
12-Apr-15
HI Alexis LOOK GOOD I SPOKE WITH TOM WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE TAG 2016.4 GUYS THANK YOU
From: Ibow
12-Apr-15
As always, really looking forward to your thread this year Alexis and have enjoyed the picts you've already posted!
From: Alexis Desjardins
12-Apr-15
Randy PM sent, Chuck you coming this way this spring? Thanks guys.
From: Ibow
12-Apr-15
Unfortunately not Alexis. It will be the first time in many years I haven't been in Manitoba or Alberta in the spring but we've got a lot going on here at home. Selling our house, building a new one, retiring after 37 years of working for our local electric utility and starting a new business. We'll see what the fall brings or if not then, next spring. I will for sure miss Manitoba in the spring!
From: Alexis Desjardins
12-Apr-15
wish you the best on your move and new business Ckuck we will keep in touch.
From: ridgerunnerron
13-Apr-15
Always enjoy Alexis' annual thread...and always was hoping to hunt Manitoba someday.
From: bburen
13-Apr-15
I know I am ready for the second week of May when I will be there!
From: Darryl
13-Apr-15
Hi Alex, been enjoying your thread for a few years now, looking forward this again. All the best to you and your clients this year. I'm getting the itch myself, baits are out.
From: Buffalo1
13-Apr-15
Alex,
What is your website address?
Tks.
From: Ibow
13-Apr-15
Buffalo -
http://www.desjardinsoutfitting.com
From: Alexis Desjardins
13-Apr-15
Darryl wish you the best on your bear hunt anything moving yet? Ron glad we got together last fall we had a good visit. Bruce are you ready I know Rodny is talk to him a few times about the gun paper work at the boarder he passed the test 30 question he said that's good. thanks Chuck for giving Buffalo my web,
From: bburen
14-Apr-15
Alex
I am ready! Yeah Rodney has had fun with the paperwork stuff, thanks for giving us the heads up, would have been terrible to get to the border and find out he needed more paperwork
From: st8tman
14-Apr-15
bburen, I am getting ready to venture into Canada next month on a Bear hunt. I have been going for the past 10 years to New Brunswick. During this time I have taken 1. Passport 2. Additional Picture ID 3. Canadian Firearms Declaration for my gun 4. US Property Declaration to show I possessed items prior to crossing the Border when I return. Tell me please....IS THERE ANYTHING NEW REQUIRED AND AM I MISSING SOME REQUIRED PAPERWORK?? Thank you in advance for your time.
From: ridgerunnerron
15-Apr-15
If you had the PAL (Possession Acquisition License) and register your firearm w/ the Canadian Gov't your border crossings into Canada would be a walk in the park breeze. Plus it's valid for five years...and many times cheaper than paying the $50 Declaration fee each time you enter Canada. I'm thinking it is possibly valid for only 60 days or so.
From: st8tman
15-Apr-15
Thank You...ridgerunnerron....That may be a viable option once I retire...So far I have been lucky, but planning each year's trip is continegent on my work allowing me time off. I was just wondering if there is some other documentation that has cropped up as a new Requirement to cross into Canada. Thanks agin for your time.
From: Alexis Desjardins
15-Apr-15
St8thman yes there's a new one coming out its on the U.S. side, just go to your boarder crossing and phone them about it it's not in yet but will be , just keep in touch with them.
From: bburen
15-Apr-15
st8tman, the guy I'm going with just went through the whole process. He is going to put together the websites and stuff he did and I will post it on here for all. That will probably be tomorrow
From: bburen
15-Apr-15
Here is what Rod did. This is a reference for what he did after talking with 5 different US Govt agencies. To the best of his knowledge this should get you across, but you know how govt works
1. Obtain an EIN (employee identification number) from the IRS website, I believe there is a link for this on AESdirect.com 2. Create a user account (based on your EIN) on AESdirect.com for your USSPI profile to be the admin on the account 3. Create another user account on AESdirect to complete and pass 30 question test on trade regulations….. 4. You can download a User guide and Sample shipment on AESdirect to help you on your test 5. When you pass your test you have to create another account on AESdirect to allow you to fill out the EEI (Electronic Export Information) shipping paper work. 6. Create an EEI on AESdirect, once the EEI is properly filled out you can submit the EEI. 7. Have all your questions answered before you start filing, I am not sure it saves the EEI you are working on and you may have to start over 8. You will then receive an email with your ITN (Internal Transaction Number) which is the new requirement 9. The ITN needs to be declared to the CBP (Customs and Border Protection) along with your firearms and ammunition at the US port of departure from the United States.
In my opinion this was a very frustrating and time consuming process….. I contacted my Senators and Congressmen stating my concerns and frustrations as a sportsmen. I suggest everyone that has to go through this to do the same. I will include some contact numbers that you will probably have to leverage while going through this process. US Census Bureau – this department is by far the most professional and helpful 800-549-0595 – option 3 for regulations (you will use this one the most) when filing your EEI Option 2 for filling out your schedule B Commodity codes on your EEI
AES Direct – almost no help at all but probably your only source if you need help setting up your AES account………… 1-877-715-4433
Web site - www.ice.gov/cpi/faq
There are some groups/lawyers willing to help you accomplish all of this, for a fee of course…
From: Alexis Desjardins
15-Apr-15
Thanks Bruce for getting that info for the guys,
From: st8tman
15-Apr-15
THANK YOU.....I have a "hook" with US Customs, that I plan to consult with as well. Seems like a lot of Bullshizz just to go hunting, or return to your home country from taking a hunting trip. Once again Thank You for the time you took to post info.
From: Alexis Desjardins
17-Apr-15
had a couple beaver traps by a bait to check so while doing that I went to see if anything moving they hit this bait hard the last few days, I forgot to bring a spare card for the camera so I left the one in it next time I go we will see what's hitting it.
From: Ibow
19-Apr-15
Love your picts Alexis... makes me long for springtime in Manitoba. I love spring in Michigan but nothing like spring in Manitoba.
From: Alexis Desjardins
19-Apr-15
hey Chuck the coyotes are hunting for there pups right now , some birds are nesting love the change of the seasons, the fall colors and the smells in the forest is none like other. I am sure you will be up here again. Thanks
From: Alexis Desjardins
20-Apr-15
Went and redone the baits today a few bear moving. Date was not set right small bear.
From: Alexis Desjardins
20-Apr-15
It was cold this morning in Manitoba -5 celcius the frogs aren't crocking today.
From: Alexis Desjardins
20-Apr-15
This bait is really going again this year. I did half the baits this morning Allan is doing the others did not have cameras on a couple more that were hit.This is a big boy.
From: Alexis Desjardins
20-Apr-15
A few colors hitting this one two.
From: Alexis Desjardins
20-Apr-15
From: Alexis Desjardins
20-Apr-15
Theres a couple coming to this north bait. Good old bushnell trail cam everytime you open it the date changes, only moultries for me from now on never had an issue with them.
From: Alexis Desjardins
20-Apr-15
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20-Apr-15
From: Alexis Desjardins
20-Apr-15
small sow.
From: Alexis Desjardins
21-Apr-15
Beautiful day in Manitoba plus 4 celcius the sun is shinning.
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-Apr-15
The Bears are knee deep at the baits right one left for today to refill, hot day the ticks are out we are going to get a long summer for a change. Will check some cards see what the lord brought us for bear this week. I just seen a black running just inside the bush.
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-Apr-15
Found a couple for you Greg.
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-Apr-15
The boys next will have to watch for good hides there is some rubbed ones already.
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-Apr-15
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-Apr-15
Big boy.
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-Apr-15
No shortage of colors.
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-Apr-15
Not many would pass that one up.
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-Apr-15
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-Apr-15
That's the one everyone is looking for wow maybe bear steak in a week.
From: elmer@laptop
27-Apr-15
Wow, nice big bears. Hope we get a couple that big coming to our bait this spring! We put out bait last Monday and nothing has hit yet, one week later. It is still just a little early for our bears to be really active!
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-Apr-15
The Bears out here have been out for a while Elmer I have about 3 bear realy rubbed from the last week, you guys will be good for a while up north with perfect hides down here the boys will have to pick the good coats. good luck on your spring hunt wish you the best. God bless
From: Grape
28-Apr-15
Waited all weekend for those pictures..I hope you save more than the last one for me....maybe that can go to Elliot. Keep them coming..
From: Alexis Desjardins
28-Apr-15
I wouldn't wish that last pick on anyone Greg lol, heres a giant in the night.
From: Herdbull
28-Apr-15
Good luck Alexis, and say hi to Allen for me. Mike
From: Alexis Desjardins
28-Apr-15
16 celcius this morning already in Manitoba its going to be an R AND R day for me today' hope everyone has a great day.
From: Alexis Desjardins
28-Apr-15
Thanks Mike' that's a dandy bull you killed with the bow Mike good eats congrats, I will let Allan know, this is another big color not as big as the brown but nice.
From: Alexis Desjardins
28-Apr-15
So nice out today though I would take a walk along our little mountain this morning in Gods creation, there is a brown bear feeding on the other side of this field only had the iPhone to take a pic.
From: jmail20
28-Apr-15
Looks like a few real good ones up on top the hill. Gotta love the colored bears. I'd take that big brown in a heart beat. Looks like its going to be a great season!!
From: Alexis Desjardins
28-Apr-15
We're hoping Joe for another good year, only a couple weeks left you will be here ey. Keep safe
From: MQQSE
29-Apr-15
We are really looking forward to being up there in a few weeks! Maybe that big mean black one from last year will pay me a visit again.
From: Alexis Desjardins
29-Apr-15
Yes you never know Adam he will have gained a few pounds there is a lot of action at that bait right now we will see you soon.
From: Grape
29-Apr-15
Is that going to north bait??
From: Alexis Desjardins
29-Apr-15
That's just east of johns bait took a walk up there.
From: Randy
29-Apr-15
Hi Alixis weather looks great and should be a great season. Looking forward to pic.Thank you god bless
From: Alexis Desjardins
30-Apr-15
Shes been warm here Randy the leaves are coming out she is a nice spring here in Manitoba, the woods are alive with birds and bears. Hoping this little guy sticks around for a while. Randy check your PM take care brother.
From: Alexis Desjardins
03-May-15
We were up in the mountain today this little bear gave us a good pic at about 7 yards.
From: Alexis Desjardins
03-May-15
We seen moose right after the bear could not get close enough for a pic with the iPhone.
From: Alexis Desjardins
03-May-15
Well I had some cameras chewed up yesterday 3 that need repairing need to build some cages, they never bothered them much before but this year they wont leave them alone. The boys from Wisconson are pulling in today we are going to be skinning some bear this week, its been a long time coming nice winter but a long one just the same. Everyone have a good Godly day.
From: 49°+North
03-May-15
Good luck out there!
From: Ibow
03-May-15
Have a great week Alexis!
From: Alexis Desjardins
03-May-15
Thanks guys, the boys are pumped lots of action at the bait should be a good week on the bear stands. We will see what tommorow brings hope we have a safe week, you guys too.
From: Alexis Desjardins
04-May-15
just got the baits done the boys have there pic for tonight 11 baits all with multiple Bears on 5 guys hunting. Beautiful day in Manitoba the boys from Wisconsin and Illinois are planning there evening stand should be a good one.
From: elmer@laptop
04-May-15
Looking forward to the success photos!!
From: Brotsky
04-May-15
Go get 'em Alexis! Hopefully we have some hero shots tonight! Good luck!
From: SteveB
04-May-15
Always love this thread!
From: Zebrakiller
04-May-15
two more weeks so cant wait good luck
From: bburen
04-May-15
Can't wait for next week Alexis! See you on Sunday. Good luck to the guys this week!
From: Randy
04-May-15
Hi Alexis i look forward to reading and looking at site blood pressure is going to be on rise for those guys.Good luck to them and to you.
From: Alexis Desjardins
04-May-15
Thanks guys one guy seen 4 different ones on jacksons 1 shooter, the other seen 2 so far on miikers a brown and black, do not know what the others seen.
From: Alexis Desjardins
04-May-15
Are you getting anxious Bruce have a safe trip up here.
From: TREESTANDWOLF
04-May-15
Shaping up to be a great year Alexis ! Have a great season.
From: Grape
05-May-15
https://youtu.be/AC0FCevywaI Here's a night in the stand at Desjardin's.
From: Grape
05-May-15
Grape's Link
Here is the link again.
From: Alexis Desjardins
05-May-15
hey Rich have a great hunt in Canada this spring, Greg thanks for the video the sounds in the woods is something else ain't it. all the boys seen bear last night 20 in total 3 shooters we are heading out soon to check the bear stands see what we have on camera. the wind is not in our favour for today we will do what we can we will try some other stands depending on wind direction. Have a great day all.
From: Alexis Desjardins
05-May-15
Got the boys out in the stand earlier another nice day we will see what comes out tonight. Its been a busy day just waiting for the call to go get someone out of the stand some should be getting some action. Craig hasn't posted his guys bear yet that he got last night they got a giant he should be on his thread soon.
From: Alexis Desjardins
06-May-15
One of Allans guys took out a medium black last night, they all seen bear just no opportunity on the shooters. This bear here the guy seen him twice in the last 2 nights no good shot yet hes a dandy, maybe tonight.
From: Alexis Desjardins
06-May-15
We are waiting for the wind to change to get this one hes a nice bear he will be close to the 300 mark.
From: Alexis Desjardins
06-May-15
Its been a busy week we are hunting hard theres a front coming in today rain they say we could use an inch, We will see what tonight brings for bear we need 4 more they could be boone and pockets or boone and crockets stay tuned. have the best day possible everyone.
From: Alexis Desjardins
07-May-15
I brought the boys out late yesterday in the stand it was raining 3 guys seen multiple bears 1 guy seen none we finally got a wind change we will hunt different stands today. The boys have 2 nights left pray there patience brings them good bears.
From: Doc06
07-May-15
Love the big color bears!
From: Alexis Desjardins
07-May-15
Day 4 there in the stand I brought the sled I think we will be needing it if the wind dyes down.
From: Ibow
07-May-15
Watching your thread Alexis! Best wishes for a good night tonight, a good week and season as well. Really love your picts. So missing Manitoba this spring.
From: Sauceman68
08-May-15
Hope the guys had a great hunt tonight Alexis!!! Looking forward to seeing Pics!!good luck and God Bless .. Danny
From: Alexis Desjardins
08-May-15
she was an interesting night only one guy left for tonight's hunt, retrieved one 175 lb brown, one 200 lb black and going this morning to search for a giant brown I am not very confident on retrieving that one a sick feeling for hunters and guides. There were bear everywhere last night the one hunter left hunting figured he seen 15 different bear last night. she is 0 degrees this morning in Manitoba. only pic I got last night phone went dead Rodgers 200 lb black.
From: colorphase777
08-May-15
Alexis, i can tell the bears are with you as usual. good luck out there on the search i have had that feeling in the past the hunter has a great tracker on his side . SEE you and April in a couple weeks Elliot
From: Alexis Desjardins
08-May-15
Thanks Guys, no luck on the retrieval shes another day in Manitoba on the bear hunt we will see what the Lord brings Ryan tonight he is taking a bear home he says. have a great day all.
From: Randy
08-May-15
Hi Alexis thats stinks on the retrievel i no how he feels.I check out site each night your doing a great job on posting.good luck and god bless bro.
From: Alexis Desjardins
09-May-15
ALLANS last hunter took out a nice brown last night, the bear this week had all beautiful coats and some good looking bear steak. four more guys coming in tommorow off to a horse sale today. You's all have a great day. thanks brother Randy keep in touch.
From: Alexis Desjardins
10-May-15
The next group of boys are here 2 from Nebraska 1 from Boston And 1 from North Dakota, should be a good week weather wise and bear wise.
From: Alexis Desjardins
10-May-15
We will try again this week to harvest one of theses big browns.
From: Ibow
10-May-15
You've got it going on Alexis. Love your thread. Best wishes for a great week. I know it will be.
From: Alexis Desjardins
10-May-15
One thing for sure it will be awesome to be out in Gods creation the smells and the sounds in the forest are something not everyone can experience, we are truly blessed to be able to do what we do as hunters.
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
We are ready to go and feed the bears this morning sunny in Manitoba. Have a great day everyone.
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
the boys are out in the stands we will see what tonight brings. her is the crew.
From: Grape
11-May-15
Good luck everyone....shoot straight!
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
Waiting for a text from one of the boys thought I would share a few trail cam pics.
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
That's not here on the last one nice view though.
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
No dead bear yet we will put a few more pics on.
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
I think there is two blonde sows here one has one cub and one has 3 cubs.
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
Well I had to quit putting pics on I got a text bear down, Rodney from Nebraska number three bear was a nice size.
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-May-15
there is a bear right close to us did not finish my story I will later
From: Randy
11-May-15
Hi Alexis great looking bear look forward to seeing that brown one.Great weather for the week ahead.
From: Alexis Desjardins
12-May-15
2 bear last night Rodgers weigh 200 lbs, Troys bear 305 lbs an old bear he was thin with a big old Mellon both blacks beautiful coats.
From: Alexis Desjardins
12-May-15
just got the boys out to the stands see what the good Lord is going to bring for Bears tonight, we have a couple shooters from last nights trail pics we will see if they show.
From: Alexis Desjardins
12-May-15
Use and our middle son and his wife just signed the papers today on this 160 acres of property bordering Riding mountain national park today possession date June 15th sure happy about it.
From: Ibow
12-May-15
What a great looking piece of property Alexis - congrats.
Your picts just remind me so much of the ride up to Swan River right through McCreary each spring. Sure am missing it.
Congrats on another great start to your week - great bears.
From: SteveB
12-May-15
Congrats on the land Alexis. I understand your excitement, and am happy for all of you. Congrats on a great start to your season too.
From: Alexis Desjardins
12-May-15
thanks guys , there's another beautiful bear of the riding mountains, Bruce Buren from Arkensa give a 265lb brown bear the blades what a beauty. Congrates to him and Rodney Carstenson and Troy hearths , got nice bear in the last two days.
From: Alexis Desjardins
12-May-15
mistakethe boys are from Nebraska and North Dakota
From: Alexis Desjardins
13-May-15
My Guys are headed home this morning was a short hunt for them two days. Allan has one guy left for this week, Jmail bowsite handle seen 11 bears last night waiting for the big boy hope it happens for him. I have 4 guys next week Allan has 1 hope the bears keep coming to the baits. The last week I have 7 hunters always liked to take 5 to 6 guys at the most, Grape and his wife will be up in the same stand on the last week that should work if the bears cooperate. Have the best day possible everyone.
From: ridgerunnerron
13-May-15
Nice variety of color as usual Alexis!...Sure would be nice to spare those blond sows and keep as breeders!...I'm always daydreaming to get up there one of these years to sample the bear hunting, but it just never happens. :(
Congrats on the 160 acs...sure looks nice...any good whitetail there?...could u get any non-res deer tags?
From: MQQSE
13-May-15
Alexis
Is the big bully still alive? We can't wait to see you on Monday. Adam Jr graduates from HS Sunday and then Grandpa, Me and the two boys will make the 1000 mike drive up.
See you soon!
From: Alexis Desjardins
13-May-15
I am ready for you guys come on down, have a safe trip out. never seen the bully yet maybe he's just waiting for you to get down here.
From: Alexis Desjardins
13-May-15
hey Ron maybe we can get together again some time and have a chat there is some good whitetail hunting on the property we bought not thinking of getting non res tags at the moment maybe later. Thanks
From: Sauceman68
14-May-15
Alexis looks like the guys had a great week...well two days!!! Beautiful bears as usual...hope they keep hitting the baits for Ya buddy!!! Good luck and God Bless!!! .........Danny ,from Massachusetts
From: Alexis Desjardins
14-May-15
it's going good Danny getting things ready for the next group should be a good week coming, hope things are better down your way.
From: Alexis Desjardins
16-May-15
Jmail took out a nice red bear last night medium hunted with Allan.Was out feeding the bears today still a lot of them around I sat up in a stand last night seen 9 different bears, Jmail had the same number on his bait. Need them to keep coming to the feed another 2 weeks 12 guys left for me and Allan,.
From: Alexis Desjardins
16-May-15
Theres some good ones around yet, the boars are starting to sniff the sows I seen last night.There is five bear in this pic just see the face of one.
From: Alexis Desjardins
16-May-15
This ones going to be in trouble if he sticks around.
From: Alexis Desjardins
16-May-15
Hope everyone bear hunting this spring are getting to see a few.
From: Alexis Desjardins
16-May-15
There were some bear last night come to check me out.
From: TREESTANDWOLF
17-May-15
Alexis, crowded up there with bears this year!
Good luck buddy.
From: Alexis Desjardins
17-May-15
Rich this is the most bear we have had at our stands on a consistence day to day ever, hope they keep coming. Two guys going out today we have a little snow here this morning temp is 0 celcius. Have the best day possible you all.
From: Alexis Desjardins
18-May-15
this is what she looks like in Manitoba this morning a little chilly. two guys made it here from Illinois , there is four from Misouri on there way they are trying to make tonight's hunt only three are hunting one is filming. Look like a good week coming up weather wise. Just got the bear food ready to go for this morning. have a good Godly day everyone.
From: Randy
18-May-15
Hi Alexis congratulation to you and your son on land purchase.Hard work prevails what will you plant on it or will he have cattle on it.God is so good will allway will provide.will the bores be roaming more now looking for sows? Great job on site.
From: Alexis Desjardins
19-May-15
Randy we are seeding some down into hay no cattle are going on it just the deer and the elk she will be good hunting. we had to skin a couple bear tonight, Blaine took out this nice black tonight he says he seen around 20 bear on his stand.
From: Alexis Desjardins
19-May-15
Yeager bowsite handle took out a 345lb boar tonight with the bow pics to follow good shooting guys well done. well it's bedtime 1 o'clock in the morning till tommorow goodnight all.
From: Alexis Desjardins
19-May-15
This is Yaegers bear just before he harvested it.
From: trkyslr
20-May-15
Wow great thread, great pics, great stuff,,, congrats in the success so far!
From: colorphase777
20-May-15
Alexis looks like its prime time for our group see you Sunday God Bless Elliot
From: Alexis Desjardins
20-May-15
thanks guys, the boys were easy on us this week were done for the week it was a good one. bear weights for this week are 420, 345, 262, 190, 165 lbs. This is Adams bear from last night nice bear good coat.
From: Alexis Desjardins
20-May-15
this is Chucks bear his first time bear hunting first time to Canada. we hope he can make it back out some day with the rest of his crew.
From: Alexis Desjardins
20-May-15
Sorry guys this is the 420lb bear did not get a daylight pic Bill took him out with a recurve.
From: Alexis Desjardins
20-May-15
this is Adam junior with Grampa he did not hunt he was the camera man.
From: Sauceman68
20-May-15
Looks like you had a excellent week Alexis!! Beautiful Bears...whackemn packem!!! Wish I was there...see you next season... Try and save a good one for me..LOL God Bless you all!!!
From: Alexis Desjardins
21-May-15
this is my better half she is coming baiting with me today going to try and kill a couple more Giants next week. SHes going to be hot today come on down Grape and company I am ready for you guys. Have a great day everyone.
From: Grape
21-May-15
Smile April.....
From: Alexis Desjardins
21-May-15
I was talking to my little buddy this morning, I was telling him you had better get out of Gregs stand he will not be happy with you sitting up there he will use you for a rug.
From: Alexis Desjardins
21-May-15
it was good having the wife along this morning to help.
From: jmail20
21-May-15
I'll bet that bear in the stand is the one that chewed up my camera arm. He might have gotten the last laugh this year but I'll get even next year!!
From: Alexis Desjardins
21-May-15
he's a trouble maker he tries to whoff you of his bait when baiting he's a little scaredy cat though.
From: jmail20
22-May-15
5 Bears on the bait at the same time!! Two color phase. Had a blast and got lots of good video this year.
From: jmail20
22-May-15
Didn't shoot the biggest bear around but it was definitely one of the prettiest bears I've ever shot. Beautiful blonde with reddish legs. This one was a fighter. 1/2 of one ear is missing.
From: JackPine Acres
22-May-15
Cool looking bear! Kind of looks like a grizzly.
From: bburen
22-May-15
great looking bear jmail20. It was great sharing camp with you!
Bruce
From: Yeager
22-May-15
See previous photo from Alexis dated 19 May 2015....this is my bear after I harvested it. Shot him at 10 yards from the Jackson stand at 8:50pm. This is the first time I have sat over this bait as I have previously harvested my last two bears over Lower Miker's. This guy weighed in at 345 pounds. Alexis and Allan definitely run a top-notch outfitting camp.
From: jmail20
22-May-15
Thanks Bruce, it was a pleasure hunting with you guys as well. Everyone got great bears. Bob, congratulations on an awesome bear. I shot my very first one from that stand 15 years ago.
From: bburen
22-May-15
that's a nice bear yeager! I shot mine this year at Jackson and so did my buddy. His Monday, mine Tuesday. Saw trail cam photos of that big guy!
From: Alexis Desjardins
23-May-15
me and my little women are off baiting today beautifull day,Randy the boars are just starting to follow the sows should be a good week they are sure eating a lot of food. Have a great day all. the new group is on there way here.
From: Yeager
23-May-15
Thanks Bruce, shot him on Monday also. There were 5 other smaller bears hanging around at that time, but didn't dare get too close. Everybody in camp were seeing a lot of animals.
From: Alexis Desjardins
23-May-15
Here is a few from l.ast night this one is a dandy
From: Alexis Desjardins
23-May-15
Heres a nice brown 300 class from last night it may be another big bear week.
From: jmail20
24-May-15
Alexis asked me to put this one up. A 420 pounder shot last week by one of his hunters.
From: Alexis Desjardins
24-May-15
Thanks Joe, we will be looking for another one like that this week.
From: Yeager
24-May-15
Thanks Joe. Shot my first bear at Floyd's back in 2002. The next two, a 445 pounder in the fall of 2004 which scored 20 13/16, and a 260 which scored 18 3/8 back in 2006, were shot on Miker's with the big ravine behind the bait. Always liked that stand, but for some reason, decided to try Jackson's....glad Alexis talked me into it!!
From: Ibow
24-May-15
Just like every year, amazing picts and bears.
From: Alexis Desjardins
25-May-15
there are 7 hunters out in the stand tonight just waiting for some action, the baits were cleaned out again this morning they should see a few. beautiful day in Manitoba 27 Celsius hope they get some with good hides and good steak.
From: Alexis Desjardins
25-May-15
herd A shot a while ago good chance it's one of mine we will see in a bit this was us going in last week to retrieve a bear. that's our grandson Keyden on the back bike he loves to be on the hunt.
From: MQQSE
25-May-15
My son Blaine took some good footage of my first archery bear kill. He did good for a 15 year old. If anyone wants to see it, I can try to figure out how to post the video. I'm not too good at that stuff. That's why he handles the camera!
From: FlyingArcher
25-May-15
Here is another shot of the 420# I shot at the North Laurier stand. My first bear and I did it like I wanted to with my recurve. Thank you Alexis for running a top notch operation. I saw plenty of bears and had a marvelous time.
From: KShogman
26-May-15
Hi Alexis ! Been seen all these bears picture taken this year kinda got me fired up for a bear , do you have any open dates for the fall hunt ? If so what the dates ?
From: Alexis Desjardins
26-May-15
it was another good night in Manitoba 2 more boars bite the bullet, they were both colors one was 295 lbs taken by Mark, the other was the only lady we had this year with her crossbow 170lb color both realy nice Bears. one guy passed on a giant black looking for a color, all seven hunters seen bear from one to seven on there baits. sorry kshogman nothing left for tags this year and all filled for 2016 maybe we can get together some other time. got to get some bear food ready for the day, you's all have a great day.
From: Randy
26-May-15
Hi Alexis great looking bears what a year for you guys.Keyden is growing so fast before you know it he will be guiding with grandpa great pic thank you for the great pic and story's look forward each day checking out your site.God has blessed us brother.
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-May-15
hey Randy you missed some good bear hunting this spring bro we will get together next spring. we had another good night along the Riding Mountain another big boardown 265lbs Bill got it done, everyone seen multiple Bears tonight 4 left out of the seven this week see what tommorow brings us for Bears.
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-May-15
sorry for the night pics I will try to get some day time ones on we save the meat so we have to get them skinned out the same evening. This is Marks bear from last night.
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-May-15
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-May-15
our lady's
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-May-15
our lady's
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-May-15
another of the 295lb bear with Mark.
From: Alexis Desjardins
27-May-15
my good friend Greg Miller and his wife were up in the stand last night they could see 11 bear at one time around the bait area he tells me I am not telling anyone who's going to believe me I seen that many at one time. he also seen a monster he would not come in. she is a beautiful day in Manitoba you all have the best day possible I know we will, 4 guys left hunting tonight should be a good one.
From: Alexis Desjardins
28-May-15
A 155lb chocolate bit the dust last night will make a nice rug, 3 hunters left for the season maybe tonight for them, lots of bear seen last night no Giants. here we are having coffee going with the same plan it's raining a bit this morning, you all have a great day.
From: Sauceman68
28-May-15
Looks like your having a great season Alexis,a lot of beautiful bears on the baits..wish I was there!!! Looking forward to some more pics!! See you next season..God Bless you brother!!
From: Alexis Desjardins
28-May-15
same to you Danny, I get a treat tonight I get to go and sit with Grape bowsite member its realy windy tonight not expecting a lot of movement from the Bears we will see we will have a great time anyhow in Gods creation.
From: Alexis Desjardins
28-May-15
Did not take long to get action tonight
From: Alexis Desjardins
28-May-15
there's Grape we are waiting for a giant.
From: Alexis Desjardins
28-May-15
there's Grape we are waiting for a giant.
From: Alexis Desjardins
29-May-15
another dead bear in Manitoba not big but a pretty blonde, two guys left for the week it's raining here this morning hope the sun shines later. this is a bear from the other day.
From: Alexis Desjardins
29-May-15
we have had an amazing spring here in Manitoba we had big numbers for bear sightings in the past but this spring was the best, we were trying to identify how many different Bears on our stand last night it was more than 15 bear no Cubs at all what a show, another hunter at least a dozen he figured amazing. I used the sow in heat spay last night off my stand it works every male wanted to come up my stand don't try this at home lol, put it on a rag away from your stand would work great I think.
From: Alexis Desjardins
29-May-15
Heres a few trail cam pics
From: Alexis Desjardins
29-May-15
Six in this one.
From: Shug
29-May-15
Great stuff...
From: Alexis Desjardins
29-May-15
Some of that going on now.
From: Alexis Desjardins
29-May-15
We will try her again tonight for a good one you all have a good Godly day.
From: Yeager
29-May-15
Definitely wouldn't put that sow-in-heat spray on my stand. You my have a close encounter like the previous trail cam picture! I would put it out near the bait and then have Alexis or Allan take the rest with them as they leave. Great pics.
From: Alexis Desjardins
30-May-15
this is Elliot's bear from last night 195 lbs with a big white patch beautiful coat.
From: Alexis Desjardins
30-May-15
The boys are done here in Manitoba for the spring hunt, Grape passed on the bears he is going to try in the fall for a giant. We want to thank everyone who posted and followed our thread this spring we were blessed to have so many good hunters and now friends. We want to praise God for keeping us all safe on the hunt and travels. I want to wish everyone good and safe hunting this year. God Bless and have the best dat possible.
From: Ibow
30-May-15
Best thread ever Alexis - I enjoyed every single post. Congrats to all who hunted with you. Congrats to you as well for all your hard work and for the terrific year you've had!
From: Alexis Desjardins
31-May-15
thanks Chuck , hope all is going well with your house, we are wanting to build on the new property by the mountain also.
From: Mark Watkins
01-Jun-15
Nicely done Alexis (and crew)! Congrats on another great year!
Mark
From: Ibow
06-Jun-15
It's coming along Alexis. All framed & roofed. If you build on the new property, you'll have quite a bit nicer view from your living room then we do. I'd trade ya any day. 8~)
Congrats again on a terrific year.
From: Alexis Desjardins
06-Jun-15
it all takes time Chuck to build a house Chuck glad yours is on its way maybe you'll be in it by fall. Ours is going to be a few years project get the Fram up before winter. thanks guys it was an awesome spring on the bear hunt.
From: jmail20
17-Jun-15
Here is some incredible footage of a great bow shot by bowsite member MQQSE while hunting with Alexis Desjardins last month.
From: Alexis Desjardins
28-Oct-15
we got one report back on official bear skull measurement, Troy Hurzts from North Dakota from this springs bear 20/11/16 the bear weighed 305 lbs thin but old. we don't measure green skulls here they can be far out from dry measure you can have a green score of 20 inches and end up 18 something dry. congrates Troy and Allan was the Guide still waiting for some more boys to send me there official measurements. Have a great day all.
From: Alexis Desjardins
28-Oct-15
Just got 2 more official scores, Bill Gurdely from Wisconson with his 420lb bear scored 19/9/16, Bob Taitside from Wisconson his weighed 345lbs scored 19 3/16 both very nice bears.
From: SteveB
11-Dec-15
Those are some awesome boars Alexis!
Congrats to you and your crew!
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-Dec-15
Thanks Steve, unfortunately I don't hear from most of the guys over the years what the official score on there bears were.
