2009 BEAR HUNT Success Photo Thread
Contributors to this thread:Bears
From: Bou'bound
26-Apr-09
It's getting to be that time. Let's see if this year's thread can beat last year's for the number of different bears posted.
Last year we hit 141, but we did let the gun kills share!
Show us what you took and a comment or two about the hunt, outfitter, location, date, etc.
Good luck to all and may this thread be l - o - n - g !!
From: kellyharris
26-Apr-09
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Bou it was 141????????? I thought it was 155????????
From: pappy
26-Apr-09
HAHAHAHA
From: Owl
26-Apr-09
I'll check back in about a month. Until then, I will content myself to seeing all the monsters out of Ontario.
From: milnrick
27-Apr-09
Bou - I was going to PM you to see when you'd post this. Millie and I will be bringing a few 'newbies' to bear camp this year. Can't wait to get their pics posted. Good luck to everyone!
From: elmer
27-Apr-09
3 weeks till I go out. I might steal 1 weekend before then.
From: bownut
03-May-09
39 days and counting. First bear hunt and I starting to get fired up.
From: HeadHunter®........
04-May-09
Bou'....you mean you let gun kills in on this? OK, I'll just wait to look at the Bow kills! Bear Bow Hunting should be going on now in a lot of places. QUEBEC is my favorite place to go!.... ((*;
From: Forest Bows
04-May-09
My son and i go may 30 - june 7 Idaho.
From: Bou'bound
04-May-09
yeah that's right herm...........distasteful as it may be to some folks. it's about the bear not the projectile. we want to see bears and hear stories.
From: Kevlar
04-May-09
Here is a 300 win mag boar my friend got May 2nd. Ran with dogs in Utah.
From: Kevlar
04-May-09
5 1/4" pad.
From: Bou'bound
04-May-09
we're off and running in 09, thanks !
From: PV
08-May-09
Nice bear!!! Congratulatons
From: Bou'bound
14-May-09
come on we know they are starting to hit the ground out there........post them here
From: Lucky B
15-May-09
Leaving for prince of wales tomarrow. Look forward to posting in about 21 days. Good hunting!
From: TREESTANDWOLF
15-May-09
Leaving for NB tommorow, Ready to go. Report back in a week or so.
From: bono
15-May-09
Leaving tomorrow for saskachewan I hope to send a couple a pictures next week
From: ELFKING
16-May-09
thawing my feet out to go baiting again tomorrow - :)
From: Droptine
16-May-09
leaving may.25-june.8th running baits in Idaho keep you posted.
From: Mike Ukrainetz
17-May-09
Mike Ukrainetz's Link
Dwayne Remillard from Maryland with an Alberta blackie, Mike's Outfitting.
From: Mike Ukrainetz
17-May-09
Dwayne Remillard Jr with another Alberta bear.
From: 5150bowhunter
17-May-09
Rifle killed Kodiak Bear by a client of mine. 18+ years old and a 28 9/16 skull!
From: 5150bowhunter
17-May-09
Another Kodiak Bear at 5 years old and 8 1/2 feet taken on day 1
From: VTer
17-May-09
Thanks for posting the BOW kills Mike. Its good to see them on the BOWSITE.
From: Zebrakiller
18-May-09
My first bear hunt in the snow ten yards from ground blind
From: bb
18-May-09
Thanks for posting the photos of the grizzlies, it's good to see them regardless of how they were killed.
From: ELFKING
18-May-09
ZebraKiller: is that bear dead or still hibernating?
From: Zebrakiller
18-May-09
we got 12 inches of snow the second day of the hunt did not slow down the bears
From: rattling_junkie
18-May-09
Zebrakiller: Where did you go for your hunt?
From: Steve H.
19-May-09
Just back from a solo coastal brown bear hunt in SEAK and finally after many tries arrowed one with my longbow. Is a small sow that is skin and bones after a ruff winter. Would have shot a bigger one but they all ran away!
From: ELFKING
19-May-09
My hunting buddy sat in the treestand tonight; and had a black bear with a white muzzle come into the bait area; but it was intent on following the trail in the snow we made taking the stand and bait in. He had a 20 yard shot; but didn't feel confident in the shot- so the bear waits for another day..
From: HeadHunter®........
19-May-09
The BOW killed bears are awesome....good job bow hunters!
From: Shortstick
19-May-09
Leaving in 10 min. for AK. Will be back on the 28th hopefully with a picture or two. Good luck to all and be safe.
From: Zebrakiller
19-May-09
Plum Lake outfitters in Ashern Manitoba hunted with him for ten years great camp
From: Steve H.
19-May-09
From: Steve H.
19-May-09
Even small brownies have big paws and claws!
From: cornfed
19-May-09
Great job Steve H.!!! Beautiful lookin' bear.
From: Hawkeye
19-May-09
Way to go Steve! Musk ox to Brownies...you are the man!
From: Bou'bound
19-May-09
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From: ELFKING
20-May-09
Steve: my smile would have been bigger :)
From: Wary Buck
20-May-09
Steve...You the man. Nice work with the longbow (a bow he made himself, by the way).
From: Steve H.
20-May-09
I think I put good mojo in this bow. I have shot at two critters and two critters be dead! If I would have known that I could have lobed an arrow at the MUCH bigger bear at 35 yards the day before, lol.
BTW, 13 yard shot, zero yard recovery (no, not the spine).
From: ELFKING
20-May-09
I try to make all my shots at bears at under 15 yards.. and you are showing why :)
Gotta wonder - what is the length& brace height of your bow ?
From: Kevlar
22-May-09
Here is a Utah archery bear I got Tuesday. Shot over bait. 15 yard shot. My first bear hunt and won't be my last.
From: loadedforbear
23-May-09
Here are some we took this week
From: loadedforbear
23-May-09
From: loadedforbear
23-May-09
From: Ibow
23-May-09
Great picts and great stories. Congrats to all.
From: Canuck
23-May-09
I just returned from New Brunswick and had a great time with a guy named TAZ. I am a fellow Canadian who has never used an outfitter before in my life! In fact my buddies and I who bow hunt deer together, do a do it yourself bear hunt each year here in Ontario and sometimes introduce new bow hunters to bears (i.e. we don't guide for profit!!!). This year, business took me to New Brunswick so I thought, what the heck!! find out how others do things AND don't turn me in to Revenue Canada, but I was able to deduct some mileage expenses for business :)). Anyway, has some great fun, met a couple of Michigan hunters (father and son) to share the camp with and had a blast with these new friends and shot a bear. Regards to all from Canada, Canuck
From: Owl
25-May-09
My brother's first ever black bear.
From: Owl
25-May-09
His second bear. 17 1/4"
From: Owl
25-May-09
Mine. This bear had an awesome white "V" on its chest. Bear sage Bob is on the right.
Two more bears were in camp but I was not involved in the recovery and do not have pictures.
From: Bou'bound
26-May-09
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nice job harold. we need darrell and his dad's up here too
From: ponchunts
26-May-09
Heres a pic of a buddy of mine with his Idaho bear
From: ponchunts
26-May-09
Forgot the pic....
From: Clutch
26-May-09
Got this coastal brown bear in Alaska the last day of a 15 day hunt with my bow
From: Clutch
26-May-09
Got this coastal brown bear in Alaska the last day of a 15 day hunt with my bow
From: Bigpizzaman
26-May-09
Clutch great bear must have been one hell of a guide to put you on that magnificent animal. Anybody we know????
From: Manitoba Bohuntr
26-May-09
My 1st longbow bear from a couple nights ago.
From: Clutch
26-May-09
BPM--no one that you would want to know
From: Hunter1
26-May-09
Manitoba Bohuntr you are the man! Another nice bruin...Congratulations...give us the details.
From: Bou'bound
26-May-09
new brunswick 5th bear in 5 years with taz
From: car
26-May-09
Nice bear Bou'bound. I hope I can live up to you're standards.I heard that there is still 2-3 ft of snow on the ground in BC. By the time I get there all the bears should be looking for something to eat. My friend that just got back took a 7'10" grizzly. He did see 7 1/2 to 8 ft black bear but, couldn't get off a good shot. Hopefully that bear will still be around while I'm there lol. car
From: Blaster
26-May-09
We got 5 bears for 4 bowhunters last week in Alberta with Bear Trap Outfitters. We all had chances to double but sometimes nerves get the best of us. 3 blacks, a chocolate, and a chocolate with a blonde back.
From: Blaster
26-May-09
The 1st pics was the one I shot, my first bear.
Here's Kim's 1st bear.
From: Blaster
26-May-09
Here's my brother's chocolate...
From: Blaster
26-May-09
And his chocolate blonde...
From: Blaster
26-May-09
And my buddy Dan with his 1st bear on the left in the photo...
From: Steve H.
26-May-09
BouBound:
Is that that Michael Stipe guy from R.E.M. in your photo?
From: TREESTANDWOLF
26-May-09
I'm back from New Brunswick and as promised, the report. Hunt dates 5/18-5/22 Bay of Fundy area, weather was drizzle first night, then 50-60 degrees the rest of the week. 9 hunters in camp, 7 with bow, 2 with rifle 6 bears shot ( 5 with bow, 1 with rifle ) Only 2 recovered! Including Mine!! UGH ( more about that in a minute.... Largest bear taken was 250lbs Total sightings, 13 bears, no large boars All hunted baits were active, last light and at night. I personally had bears in front of me 3 of the 5 nights, I did shoot on the fourth night and took an awesome shot at 12 yards. The bear was around 250-300lbs, I took the shot at 4:30 pm while he was sitting down, tucked it behind the shoulder, midway. The tracer bnock worked like a charm. Perfect so I thought, he bounded off, heard a roar ( no death moan ) and then quiet. I walked out,waited for the guide, and the decision was to go in after him. We found 11" of my arrow, with the tracer knock flashing and coated in red. After a trail of 50 yards or so, we found lung tissue and sign of spraying of blood. The guide marked last and we were to resume in the morning, which we did. We took up the trail at 6:30 am and tracked for another 100-150 yard, still bleeding on both sides but the sign starting to get sparse. After the last 30 yards of crawling on hands and knees, the guide decided to stop and I was heart broken, not only for me, but the animal as well. I can say this.., the shot should not have been taken while he was sitting down and I will never, ever use the same head on a bear again. I'm not blaming the head, however, I really do have a new found respect for this animal as one tough, smart animal. I congratulate all the sucsess on this forum and the bears really look great!!! Thanks to all and look forward to more photos.. All the best -Rich
From: Trophy8
26-May-09
Congrats to all!! Some great looking bears.
From: Manitoba Bohuntr
26-May-09
Here's Carcus' bear from 2 nights ago.
From: KGhunter
27-May-09
Took this fella on the last evening of my hunt. The Rage three blade 100gr. broadhead left a blood-trail like no other I've seen. I watched him go down within 40 yds.
From: Mt. man
27-May-09
Idaho Blondie. Not a big boar, but good color. 5' and yes died with head downhill, hence the blood trails down his forehead.
From: iowaPete
27-May-09
Nice shootin', Bou! From the looks of the picture, the bugs were fairly thick up there again this year.
Did Taz force you to eat any honey curlers? hehee...
iowaPete
PS. Was Nick up there with you this year?
From: Bou'bound
27-May-09
From: Bou'bound
27-May-09
up to 28
yes nick is still hunting pete
From: Lechwe
27-May-09
Stalked. 25yds from ground with recurve.
From: Lechwe
27-May-09
One more.
From: Mike Ukrainetz
27-May-09
Mike Ukrainetz's Link
Skeet George out of Texas with a snowstorm cinammon Alberta bear. Taken with Mike's Outfitting, gun kill at 20 yards.
From: Stickflinger
27-May-09
Here are our Alberta trip bears. We hunted with Trophy Book Outfitters (would not go back) but had a good time. Wanted to get my dad on a big bear, but my buddy ended up taking home the "big one".
From: Stickflinger
27-May-09
My second bear in the snow.....
From: Stickflinger
27-May-09
Dads bear in the snow.. He took his with a Pronghorn Longbow
From: Stickflinger
27-May-09
And the largest of the group. This pic just doesn't do this bear justice so I'm adding one from the trail cam as well.
From: Stickflinger
27-May-09
This big boys last morning walk in the snow...
From: WHACKM
27-May-09
My manitoba bruin shot may 11th.
From: BuckeyeBuck
27-May-09
Congrats to Manitoba Bohuntr...again! You have to hold some kind of record for most number of massive bears, and now you're doing it with a longbow! Way to go Ryan!
From: BroHunts
27-May-09
BroHunts's Link
Shot my first bear yesterday afternoon over in Idaho. Not a giant, but an awesome experience nonetheless. bro
From: Bou'bound
28-May-09
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whats up with all the snow bears this year. beautiful
From: Owl
28-May-09
Speaking for my group, NW Alberta held onto winter longer than usual.
From: Bigpizzaman
28-May-09
No news from the Garret Bros????
From: Zebrakiller
28-May-09
I have been going to Manitoba for ten years now and first year with snow it was crazy we got 12 inches in four hours I thought I was in deer camp with the clothes I had to wear.
From: Mike Ukrainetz
28-May-09
NW Alberta is still getting cool, crappy weather, May 28 and barely a bug in sight. Hopefully it gets better. Getting good moisture though for antler growth on our deer.
From: gunslinger
28-May-09
gunslinger's Link
Well fellas we just finished up our week here in the river boat camp, we went 200% this week with every one except one person taking two bears,
we spotted over 130 bears in 7 days on 30 bait sites, The biggest was 20 2/8 then a couple 19 and a 18 3/4 with two brown ones shot this week, excellent shooting fellas with 100% recovery on all bears.
The fly in camp so for is also just over 100% on bears with a couple guys takin some dandys also.
Heres a pic and cya boys again next year.
From: Fatrack
28-May-09
Montana Spot and Stalk
From: tradtech@work
28-May-09
Awesome news Pat!
From: No Mercy
30-May-09
Taken Monday at Trail End Camp in Manitoba.
From: Bou'bound
30-May-09
my son in new bruns last night of trip
From: Bowfreak
30-May-09
Nice bears everyone. There are some real ground pounders on this thread!
From: rattling_junkie
30-May-09
My cousin shot his first bear. It was taken in Manitoba.
From: ryanrc
01-Jun-09
here is a small sow(125#'s) I shot in the last hour of the last day of a 6-day hunt at SugarLoaf Outfitting in Manitoba. I saw around 35-40 different bears during the week including 2 absolute monsters, one never gave me a shot and the other came in about 5 minutes after shooting light with my bow. The biggest was awesome. There was about a 300# sow with 3 yearlings on the bait(she was every bit of 300#'s !!!!) She was kicking every other bears a$$ that dared come into the bait and chased them thru the woods. but whenever she heard something she couldn't identify, she would send the 3 yearling up a big pine and put her front feet on the tree. I knew a big one had to be out there. near last light, another sow with cubs tried to take the bait but the big sow had none of it, then all he\\ broke loose and the sow with the cubs flew up a tree and the big sow flew up a tree with her yearlings and I was trying to figure out what was going on when.....he stepped out broadside at 8 yards!!!! he made that 300 pound sow look tiny!!!! i sat there thinking, 10 minutes earlier and you'd be dead. But that's hunting, the sound of the quad coming spooked him off and that sow stayed treed while i left, i guess me and the quad were less scary then the boar. that was day 5. i was glad i passed up all the other bears i could have easily shot during the week to just be able to see that big one. The last day, (day 6), i held off all night waiting for a big one to show, but at 9p.m. i decided i didn't want to go home empty handed so i decided I would shoot the next bear i saw, if i were to see one. Well about 20 minutes later this sow had the misfortune of catching me in the only hour of my entire hunt when i would have shot her. She had a bit "V" on her chest and a nice pelt. Soon my BH pinged off the barrel and she bolted, ran 30 yards, got half way up a tree and came crashing back down with a thud! end of story. I was excited and pleased to spend a week hunting and elated to bring home a bow-killed-black-bear.
Ryan
From: kansas bowman
02-Jun-09
My Manitoba Bear using Desjardins Outfitting 2009
From: kansas bowman
02-Jun-09
My son Klay's Bear 09
From: kansas bowman
02-Jun-09
Our good friend Jason's Bear 09
From: kansas bowman
02-Jun-09
My friend Dave's Bear 09
From: kansas bowman
02-Jun-09
All of us with Dave's Bear that scaled 425 lbs
From: Bou'bound
02-Jun-09
up to 47 bear so far
From: Huntin'Seal
02-Jun-09
Hey, just got back from our SAS bear hunt. we had 3 guys and took 3 bears. My buddies dad took his the first night, nice bear with a good coat, he took it with his infamous '44' rifle. My buddy took a nice cinnamon on the last night after holding out for a big one. And I ended up with this good boar the last day on a morning hunt. We roughed him out at 18+ so hopefully he'll make book after he gets cleaned up and dry. we had a great time and saw lots of Bear's, there was a 21" and 19+ taken during the week as well. I've got a vid clip I'll try and post when I get some time.
From: Huntin'Seal
03-Jun-09
Hey, just got back from our SAS bear hunt. we had 3 guys and took 3 bears. My buddies dad took his the first night, nice bear with a good coat, he took it with his infamous '44' rifle. My buddy took a nice cinnamon on the last night after holding out for a big one. And I ended up with this good boar the last day on a morning hunt. We roughed him out at 18+ so hopefully he'll make book after he gets cleaned up and dry. we had a great time and saw lots of Bear's, there was a 21" and 19+ taken during the week as well. I've got a vid clip I'll try and post when I get some time.
From: kshogman
03-Jun-09
Kansas bowman ! nice bears congrats, old Dave sure does have a big old smile.
From: Mt. man
03-Jun-09
I see the count at 47. Are you counting the Rifle kills? Just curious. Anyone interested in having their skulls beattle cleaned let me know as I have a friend who has beattles. Comes out very clean.
From: Bou'bound
03-Jun-09
i am counting different bears shown above. i am more interested in the bear than the projectile.
From: BluegrassHammer
04-Jun-09
Here is one from this week. DIY Idaho (with some buddies), Montec CS 100 head out of a Bowtech Guardian.
From: Wary Buck
04-Jun-09
I got a bit fooled on this bear and even looking at the great video of the event, I still get fooled. Still, here's my first bear from Alberta's Athabasca River. Pronghorn longbow, Woodsman head (BROKE the offside upper leg bone). May 27th.
From: Wary Buck
04-Jun-09
The next day, I took this much better bear. When I get pictures from my hunting partner on this trip, I will try to post them. He killed one this size, and then also killed a 20" chocolate that is just gorgeous AND big. Our hunts were with Jason Lambley's Hunts From the Heart (guides in AB and MB).
From: nehunter
05-Jun-09
The night before the shot... Utah DIY
From: nehunter
05-Jun-09
I was lucky enough to draw an Archery tag in Utah. Its tough with only 2 baits and 20 Houndsman chasing Bears all day. Had to skin it out before it could be weighed -- approx. 350lbs.
From: Silent Stalker
05-Jun-09
Awesome bears guy's! I killed a pretty blonde bear on the 3rd here in Utah. Not a giant bear but I could not pass up the color phase! Here he is:
From: Silent Stalker
05-Jun-09
Here is one more pic and a link to the video/shot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD33e45nuRw
From: Tody
05-Jun-09
Silent Stalker, nice shot and nice color phase. How far did he go?
From: Silent Stalker
05-Jun-09
He went about 65 yards. Basically about 15 yards out of sight of the camera to the left. I was shooting a Parker Hornet bow set at 72# and a G5 Montec 100 gr. While I was really worried about a blood trail due to the long hair on bears, It was not a problem. He bled very well!! That Montec did a great job!!
Glad you liked the footage. Wish I had more footage of him but he came in from behind and I could not wait when I saw his color!
From: Wary Buck
05-Jun-09
Here is my hunting partner Derek Dobryzinski of Maryland and his first bear taken with Jason Lambley's Hunts From the Heart in Alberta.
From: Wary Buck
05-Jun-09
And here is his second bear taken with Jason Lambley's Hunts From the Heart in Alberta, a big and gorgeous chocolate whose skull should land near 20". Derek Dobryzinski of Maryland, and he used a Bowtech Admiral I think. He owns/operates Appalachian Archery in Hancock, MD and probably has both videos up and running in his shop now. Great guy to share a camp with.
From: elmer
05-Jun-09
wary...where's the photo of the chocolate???
From: bowhuntercam
06-Jun-09
First with a long bow. What a thrill!! Congrats to everyone!
From: Ibow
06-Jun-09
It's a little redundant but there sure has been a lot of great bears and great photos again this year. Nice to see quite a few trad equipment hunters as well.
Congrats to all ...
From: Bou'bound
06-Jun-09
up to 55 can we get to "155" ?
From: HUNTER68
06-Jun-09
Nice little blonde we harvested wednesday evening , hunter was happy his first bear
From: davidlann
06-Jun-09
Here's my partner's bear. We shot him May 22, everything on film! Two happy young man from QC!
From: st8tman
06-Jun-09
Here is a Nice One I took May 27 in New Brunswick hunting with Carl Stewart at Old Pine Lodge!
From: st8tman
06-Jun-09
One More Picture!
From: st8tman
06-Jun-09
Last One!
From: Bou'bound
07-Jun-09
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From: Silent Stalker
07-Jun-09
St8tman,
What a tank, How much did that bear weigh?
From: BOWZOMBIE
07-Jun-09
Could not pass up the color phase - killed last evening of a week-long hunt
From: XTREMEBWHNTRSS
07-Jun-09
HERE IS THE NICE P&Y BOAR I TOOK ON MAY 28TH UP IN NORTHERN SASKATCHEWAN.
[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/MLeqve/MLEQVE010.jpg[/IMG]
From: XTREMEBWHNTRSS
07-Jun-09
I HAVE TO TRY THAT AGAIN, I ADDED IT FROM MY PHOTO BUCKET, AND IT WORKS ON OTHER SITES.
From: rattling_junkie
07-Jun-09
Got mine!
From: st8tman
07-Jun-09
Silent Stalker, Not really sure, it bottomed out the scales at 300 lbs. This was the fourth bear out of eight-in two weeks taken at Old Pine Lodge in this class. Some years it just seems the "Big Guys" want to cooperate!
From: Cameraman
07-Jun-09
No pictures from Chase this year?
From: dakotahunter
07-Jun-09
I shot this bear May 26th in Manitoba. Had a great hunt.
From: Bou'bound
08-Jun-09
no
did not see one
From: muskeg
08-Jun-09
Ronnie from PA took this Bear last week ...
From: muskeg
08-Jun-09
Mathews Switchback ... tuned up to 72 Lbs ... Gold Tip X-T Hunter tipped with 125 gr Muzzy - Bad to the Bone ....
From: muskeg
08-Jun-09
Spot and stalk .... SE Alaska Coast ....
Bear in the Boat .......
From: Ibow
08-Jun-09
I second Cameraman's observation ... where's Chase this year? Also waiting for a few from Rob Nye.
Just an awesome thread this year - some magnificent bears and same for the pictures. Really enjoying it. Congrats to all the hunters.
From: Bou'bound
08-Jun-09
chase said on a post on the NB forum he did not have hunters coming in until the middle of june.
From: Ibow
08-Jun-09
I think the same is going on for Rob Nye. His fly in camp was "iced in" earlier this year. He'll also be taking guys a bit later.
From: HeadHunter®........
08-Jun-09
EXTREMEBWHNTRSS....Michele....that's a Great Bear... Congrats!! (*:
From: CHASE105
09-Jun-09
1bow and Camera Man I still read the site but seldom post. Here is one I posted for the "Master Baiter" in the NB section.
G.
From: SteveB
09-Jun-09
Pink Mountain Outfitters BC. A fantastic hunt with terrific people. I hgighly recommend them. This is my son's first bear. It may make the magic 20" number+.
SteveB
From: Ibow
09-Jun-09
Great picture George - congrats on your success as well as the happy hunter pictured above.
You've contributed a lot to this site in the past and would love to see you continue.
From: HikStk
09-Jun-09
SteveB, Congrats to your Son. How many bear did you see? I'll have a bear tag in my pocket when I am hunting with Pink Mountian this Fall. Primary will be moose. I have taken two bear with the bow. But I will get serious if one like your Son took gives me the shot.
From: Bou'bound
09-Jun-09
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From: steff
09-Jun-09
Here's my 1st in Alberta with Jason Lambley's "Hunts from the Heart". My buddy and I each took 2 P&Y boars.My wife was there to video. Great hunt!!!
From: steff
09-Jun-09
Here's my 2nd in Alberta with Jason Lambley's "Hunts from the Heart".
From: elkcalln8
09-Jun-09
Great bears guys!!!!! i have been trying for years to get an archery bear tag. hope i get on this year and get one like you guys have. cross your fingers for me
From: SteveB
10-Jun-09
Hik Stk,
We saw 31 Bears and 1 Big Griz! I'm sure you will have a gret hunt. I hunted moose there and it was a blast and got a beauty to boot!
SteveB
From: bigbuck
10-Jun-09
My 13 year old son's 1st bear.. Manitoba
From: Bou'bound
11-Jun-09
slow day.....only up to 68
From: shooter
11-Jun-09
Reindeer Lake, Tate Island lodge in northern Manitoba is still iced in for the fly in hunt. It's 10 days till I'm supposed to leave and I'm stressing out. We were supposed to go in June 6th, but no dice. Now it's tentatively the 19th June. Is spring late or what?
From: shooter
11-Jun-09
Reindeer Lake, Tate Island lodge in northern Manitoba is still iced in for the fly in hunt. It's 10 days till I'm supposed to leave and I'm stressing out. We were supposed to go in June 6th, but no dice. Now it's tentatively the 19th June. Is spring late or what?
From: loadedforbear
12-Jun-09
First bear for a young hunter ,great job Morgan and congradulations.
From: loadedforbear
12-Jun-09
Jeffs Bear,way to go buddy!!
From: loadedforbear
12-Jun-09
Chucks first ever bear,a good start my friend!
From: bb
12-Jun-09
Victoria Outfitters, Newfoundland. I had a good hunt considering I only had two days to hunt out of 4 days allocated due to airline issues.
From: Blacktail Bob
12-Jun-09
June 2, 2009 19 & 7/16ths
From: rattling_junkie
12-Jun-09
Bob it seems you never disappoint !
From: Blacktail Bob
12-Jun-09
Thanks, but I missed another one at least as large as this one my last evening of the hunt. It was too dark and I should not have shot. Had to do some creative "peaking" around my peep to get the shot off. Luckily, I missed low and the bear is now pretty well educated, even more than from when the other two hunters who sat that bait had spooked him.
From: iowaPete
13-Jun-09
bb - Nice shooting! Super bear. Ya gotta love dat Great White North, eh?
iowaPete
From: Blacktail Bob
13-Jun-09
This is the one that got away, darn it!!!
From: Blacktail Bob
13-Jun-09
By the way, the bait site was officially conveyed from Big Dan to my wife when he sold his cabin. She passed on this bear and I figure it might have a 20 inch head. Big Dan, its Cavern Lake, but you already knew that, right?
From: Blacktail Bob
13-Jun-09
By the way, the bait site was officially conveyed from Big Dan to my wife when he sold his cabin. She passed on this bear and I figure it might have a 20 inch head. Big Dan, its Cavern Lake, but you already knew that, right?
From: Bou'bound
13-Jun-09
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From: FullCryHounds
13-Jun-09
Alaska May 2009
From: FullCryHounds
13-Jun-09
Alaska May 2009
From: bb
13-Jun-09
"Ya gotta love dat Great White North, eh?"
Yez-bye
From: cazador
13-Jun-09
SE AK May, 2009 hunting with Bob & Lisa
From: beauderek
13-Jun-09
Here is mine from Quebec:
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From: beauderek
13-Jun-09
Second try for the picture:
From: Ken Taylor
13-Jun-09
Quebec, June 12, 2009
Natural ground blind, 13 yards.
I cleaned and verified the cedar arrow I killed my bear with last year, sharpened it and used it again. I figured it would know it's way to the rib cage.
From: Mike Ukrainetz
13-Jun-09
Mike Ukrainetz's Link
Rick Reichert from Nebraska, Mike's Outfitting in Alberta
From: Mike Ukrainetz
13-Jun-09
Mike Ukrainetz's Link
Aaron Himes from Maryland
From: Mike Ukrainetz
13-Jun-09
Mike Ukrainetz's Link
Pepe Garcia, Florida
From: Mike Ukrainetz
13-Jun-09
Mike Ukrainetz's Link
Eric Minichbach PA, first bear kill.
From: Mike Ukrainetz
13-Jun-09
Mike Ukrainetz's Link
Mark Davis Jr, Maryland
From: Mike Ukrainetz
13-Jun-09
Mark Davis Jr again, bear hog!
From: Mike Ukrainetz
13-Jun-09
Brooke Ukrainetz with the big one, wrestled it to the ground, no weapon used.
From: NYbob
13-Jun-09
Brooke, best trophy picture of all!!
From: Bou'bound
13-Jun-09
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From: Brock-ID
14-Jun-09
2009 Idaho Spring Bear over bait in a ground blind.
From: Doe
14-Jun-09
I'm on a plane to Idaho on wednesday with 3 other guys till the end of the season. Can't wait.
From: BuckSlayer
15-Jun-09
My first bear. Taken on the last evening of the season in Manitoba.
From: R. W. Mackey
15-Jun-09
June 11th. 2009, Manitoba , My first Bear.
From: FarBeyondDriven
15-Jun-09
ID, DIY, 1st Color Phase
From: bigtines
16-Jun-09
These two bears were taken with Jerry Cook from Outland Outfitters,Manitoba. Jerry is a great guy and will put you on bears. If your looking for a 2009 fall hunt get a hold of Jerry.
From: bigtines
16-Jun-09
The other beautiful cinnamon taken the 1st night at Jerrys.
From: Broadhead150
16-Jun-09
Forget first bear. My first kill of any kind!
From: Ibow
16-Jun-09
Ken Taylor - just noticed your pict from a few days ago. You must have gotten him your first night out! Way to go! Great looking bear.
From: Bou'bound
16-Jun-09
93.
From: Homesick Hunter
16-Jun-09
My first bear taken in Alberta with Jason Lambley of Interlake Safaris.
From: Homesick Hunter
16-Jun-09
I took my second bear on the 4th evening in Alberta. I was the last hunter to tag out in Jason's fly in camp. I know that all 8 hunters filled both tags and I believe 10-12 of the bears will be P&Y. It was a great hunt with a lot of big agresive bears.
From: Doe
17-Jun-09
Leaving for Idaho this morning. Can't wait. Look forward to this like it is Christmas. 10 days in the wilds of Idaho YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Will post results when I get back.
From: Big Nine
18-Jun-09
Big Nine's Link
My First Color Phased Bear. Shot on the fourth night of the hunt it was the 6th bear to come into the bait that night. I got the hunt on video using the Riser Cam. I was truly excited. We had a great hunt with Ted Jowet Outfitters
From: timberghost
18-Jun-09
Very successful hunt in Quebec again this year. The group of guys that we take went 6 for 7. This includes my 2 bow kill bear and third bear over-all.
Timber
From: Thunderstruck
18-Jun-09
Here's another Quebec bear to add to the tally. The video of the shot is posted on Bowhunting.TV. You need to have the sound turned up to appreciate the vocalization the sow made while putting this guy in his place...repeatedly!
From: Wolf Hunter
18-Jun-09
My first bear taken Alberta with Jason Lambley of Interlake Safaris.
From: Wolf Hunter
18-Jun-09
My Second bear taken Alberta with Jason Lambley of Interlake Safaris. This bear was taken while going into bait as this was an agressive bear. Shot him at 10yds on the ground and is all on video. Awesome hunt
From: car
20-Jun-09
This is my first bear from BC. Hunted with McGregor River Outfitters.
From: Bou'bound
20-Jun-09
101 so far. running out of psring season guys let's get them all posted
From: Spencer Broshko
20-Jun-09
wolf hunter you knocked down a couple of bruins.
From: Kodi
21-Jun-09
Just returned home today. My first bear. Shot in SAS on June 15th. I was very happy to take my first bear. Bowtech Admiral also first kill. Warm up for Alberta 2010. T8 can't wait.
From: Kodi
21-Jun-09
A pic of the 2 bears taken that night. It was a good day and gave us time to do some fishing.
From: hunterj
21-Jun-09
next three pics are from are group hunting with Tazz last week
From: hunterj
21-Jun-09
Trevor with first bear of the hunt
From: hunterj
21-Jun-09
Tom with second bear from the hunt
From: hunterj
21-Jun-09
And me with the last bear taking during the week all were bow kills
From: Bou'bound
21-Jun-09
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From: Stick Flicker
23-Jun-09
DIY Idaho solo
From: Stick Flicker
23-Jun-09
before photo of same bear
From: Frank Sanders
23-Jun-09
Clients are gone and some good bears still hitting baits so I'm going to go and try and get a good meat bear tonight (There are 2 great boars on the baits so I'm sure a little one won't come in if that's what I'm after) and let my deckhand try for his first with a bow before we take the baits down this week!!!!
From: MBguide
25-Jun-09
we had a great 09 spring season here at Duck Mountain Outfitters. Here are some of the bears we shot and I'll try to get the rest This bear went 450lbs, 21 1/8 green
From: MBguide
25-Jun-09
Bill Dundero 440lbs 21 1/8 green
From: MBguide
25-Jun-09
Hunter Dundero 364lbs 20 green
From: MBguide
25-Jun-09
Chris Morris 406lbs 21 1/8 green
From: MBguide
25-Jun-09
Bob Webber 425lbs 21 1/4 green
From: MBguide
25-Jun-09
Marcus Morris 354 19 3/4 green
From: MBguide
25-Jun-09
Greg Ruiz 354lbs 20 1/4 green
From: MBguide
25-Jun-09
Bo 240lbs 19 1/2 green
From: MBguide
25-Jun-09
Woody's bear 300lbs 20 1/4 green
From: MBguide
25-Jun-09
Caleb Shellinger 12 years old 265lbs 19 3/4 green
From: MBguide
25-Jun-09
Craig's bear 385lbs 20 3/4 green
From: MBguide
25-Jun-09
Joe's bear 310lbs 19 1/4 green
From: Frank Sanders
25-Jun-09
Of course none of the smaller bears I was going to try and take showed up, just 2 big bears. So I took a clients son out last night and figured it would be good PR! We were in the stand less than an hour when this pig showed up. Great bear and squared at 6'8.
From: Ibow
26-Jun-09
MBGuide - as usual, some incredible picts. Congrats on a great year! Beautiful bears.
From: PV
26-Jun-09
Quebec 7 ft shot from ground blind
From: Bou'bound
29-Jun-09
121
need more to tie last years' 141
From: Deacon Dave
30-Jun-09
Granddaddy, Let's go bear hunting!!
From: Bou'bound
10-Jul-09
is it over?
From: fatman
10-Jul-09
Quebec, first bear
From: car
29-Jul-09
Bou I think this might be it what do you think?
From: Bou'bound
29-Jul-09
there is always fall and a lot of bear fall in fall
122 so far so if we can tag 20 in fall we beat the 141 record.
From: car
31-Jul-09
Oh I thought you were only counting spring bears. Wow will break the record for sure :)
From: AZ Horn Hunter
03-Aug-09
MB guide,
That is one of the most beatiful bears I have ever seen, here is mine from AZ DIY public land fall bear hunts, and one tough hunt.
Good luck to all. Ryan
From: Cameraman
19-Aug-09
ttt
From: Arrowds
20-Aug-09
Wyoming 19 4/16
From: storm
27-Aug-09
MBguide where are yall hunting out of.
From: storm
27-Aug-09
MBguide where are yall hunting out of.
From: MaineBoy
07-Sep-09
I got my first bear with a bow this past saturday in Maine. It was a DIY hunt. A very special thank you to all that helped me pick a location, choose bait and setup my barrell. Without this site it never would have happened. He dressed out at 160#s and was shot through the heart with a 125 grain crimson tallon broad head. 70# hoyt viper tech with a 675 grain arrow & broad head combo (wegiht tube included). Got to the stand at 5:30am and shot him at 8:30am. Best part was I have it all on video!
From: six_gunz
08-Sep-09
On the right my first bow kill bear using my Mathews DXT at 70lbs with a G5 Montec CS broadhead and on the left my 16yr old son's first bear taken with my Marlin .45-70 Guide gun. Both bears taken on Maine's opener. Both were over bait and from a ground blind. The bears were taken within a few hours of each other and a little more than a mile apart.
From: six_gunz
08-Sep-09
Double post??
From: Bou'bound
08-Sep-09
127
From: Tunames
08-Sep-09
First ever bear. Fall hunt in Manitoba with Bear track outfitters..
From: FlatLndr
08-Sep-09
Colorado Chocolate
From: FlatLndr
11-Sep-09
Come on keep it going don't let my ugly mug be the last
From: wisconsinteacher
12-Sep-09
Opening day in Wisconsin Zone C. First time DIY bear hunting. She was a dry sow what went 260 dressed. Double lung and heart at 15 yards. She went 40 and went down.
From: hoytshooter
14-Sep-09
hunters pointe guide service 2nd week went 6 for 10
From: hoytshooter
14-Sep-09
this pic the bears were all shot on 9-11-09 the young man was the only non bow kill but for a 10 year old justin did good. glen smith from kansas is on far right 130lb male then justin 120lb dry female brett redlinger 434lbs bow and i am to the far left 265lbs these bears were taken at hunter pointe guide service in portage maine
From: Gobblestopper
14-Sep-09
1st bear, DIY in U.P. of Michigan. 460 dressed.
From: hoytshooter
14-Sep-09
goublestopper what an awsome bear great job
From: Eddiebobeddy
14-Sep-09
NorthEastern SAS. Deerhorn outpost camp. Estimated weight of 350-400. He died in a ravine so no way to get him out and get a scale on him. Still waiting for my skull to return to green score. Had a blast.
Great Bears everyone!
From: Bou'bound
14-Sep-09
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From: LostInTheWoods
14-Sep-09
Wow! Some really nice bears and a few monsters as well. I'm still looking for mine :)
From: Canuck
19-Sep-09
I was happy to get a spring bear (posted somewhere above) in New Brunswick on my first ever outfitter hunt. I have always done it myself and had shot 8 bears that way. I went with Mark de Jong (aka TAZ) and he put me on to lots of bears, it was a great time and I'm going back next year for sure!! This fall I did my annual do it yourself hunt in Northern Ontario. We have extra tags up here (and you can also party hunt). I took two bears on the fall hunt. Here is bear number 1.
From: Canuck
19-Sep-09
Here is bear number 2 on the fall hunt. regards to all from Canada!
From: Bear
19-Sep-09
Got this 120 lb field dressed sow on the 5th day of the Minnesota bear season self guided She went forty yards and gave one death moan.
From: masemaamed
19-Sep-09
Northern Minnesota DIY Estimated 350 to 400.
From: masemaamed
19-Sep-09
Another angle...
From: hoytshooter
19-Sep-09
anyone know what the total bear count is for this one
From: swp
20-Sep-09
140 (?) and that is counting the horse Gobblestopper entered as a bear. :)
From: Bou'bound
20-Sep-09
140. we need two to beat last years number.
From: rershooter
22-Sep-09
wisconsin 214 # sow
From: MissingStrands Work
22-Sep-09
141
From: Gobblestopper
23-Sep-09
Finally got my bear green scored.......21 4/8. Still on cloud nine, any deer for me this year are just bonus now.
From: Musher
23-Sep-09
Minnesota DYI Shot 9/18/09 with Bear Element and Slick Trick 4 blade. Went 20 yards. Feild dressed at 195 lbs dry sow. Saw lots of bears adn 2 sets of triplet cubs. Had a big timberwolf walk 8 yards behind me one night. Great season.
From: hoytshooter
24-Sep-09
142 SWEET GREAT JOB GUYS
From: New2bears
24-Sep-09
First time bear hunting, first hour of opening morning in the Gladwin zone of Michigan, using only the knowledge gathered on this Bowsite forum. 180# sow. Went 20 yds and tastes mighty good! My 3 boys and wife all like the meat too!
From: bowhunt1
29-Sep-09
Just got back from hunting with Taz the first one is mine and the second one is Legendflippers.
From: bowhunt1
29-Sep-09
Now Legendflipper's
From: big shooter
01-Oct-09
Wi bear 9-24. 550 live 480 dressed. 20 1/2" green skull.
From: MBguide
01-Oct-09
Here's mine that I shot this fall he went 426lbs 19 1/2 sorry it was with a rifle all my arrows were at the shop getting refletch thought I go sit a bait and then this guy walk out at 8:00pm and couldn't resist
From: MBguide
01-Oct-09
here's another picture
From: Gobblestopper
02-Oct-09
MB guide, That pic with the shed antler is awesome! Great idea.
From: MBguide
02-Oct-09
Thanks Gobblestopper the boss doesn't like it that much he likes his picture rock
From: MBguide
02-Oct-09
Here's one other bear that we had taken 350lbs 19 3/4 rifle
From: Bou'bound
02-Oct-09
148
add more before they start denning
From: Ibow
02-Oct-09
Those are some great picts MBGuide. Great bears to!
From: Horn Donkey
05-Oct-09
Here's mine from this weekend in the beautiful N. Georgia Mountains......my first bear ever. Not big by any means, but very very happy.
From: idagapp
18-Oct-09
Bear was taken 5 Oct 09 on the Iliamna river. Hunt was with Frank Sanders' Alaska Trophy Outfitters. Shot was just under 20 Yards while walking in the river full of sockeye salmon. It went 40 yds and died on the river bank. What a rush! It is an 8' bear.
It started to rain that night and the guide and I were tent bound for the next 6 days while the wind and rain pounded the area. This part was trying my patience but all in all it was a great hunt experience.
From: idagapp
18-Oct-09
Bear was taken 5 Oct 09 on the Iliamna river. Hunt was with Frank Sanders' Alaska Trophy Outfitters. Shot was just under 20 Yards while walking in the river full of sockeye salmon. It went 40 yds and died on the river bank. What a rush! It is an 8' bear.
It started to rain that night and the guide and I were tent bound for the next 6 days while the wind and rain pounded the area. This part was trying my patience but all in all it was a great hunt experience.
From: acadianarcher
18-Oct-09
320 pound boar (sept 16/2009), 18.75 green, 41 lb Chek Mate recurve, 20 yard shot with 1916 XX75 and 125 grain Steel Force 4 blade Sabertooth broadhead
From: MBguide
18-Oct-09
Great Jobs guys and alot of really nice bears
From: iowaPete
18-Oct-09
From: Bou'bound
21-Oct-09
put the picture up pete!
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From: greekarcher
22-Oct-09
A monster bear my friend jordi shot with his mathews this week on my property in ny. It squared 8.5 feet 6.5 inch pad and is estimated at over 600lbs plus pounds. we do not have head measurements yet. but it looks like at atleast a 21 inch head. it is truely a monster...amazing animal. no teeth left in its mouth except one fang. bravo jordi. he lives in spain and was here visiting me.
From: greekarcher
22-Oct-09
a picture of the paw from jordi's bear
From: greekarcher
22-Oct-09
a picture of the paw from jordi's bear
From: greekarcher
22-Oct-09
one more shot so that you can see the dimensions of this animal
From: MBguide
23-Oct-09
Yupp that's a 600+ pound bear Congrats to your friend and do you have anymore pictures
From: ff
23-Oct-09
wow!!! what a way to end the season that could be the biggesst black ive seen in a while i think your black bear hunting is over where do you go from here????? CONGRATS AGAIN PLEASE POST MORE PICS!!!
From: FG
23-Oct-09
Hunted 5 days in wind, rain, had one brown bear close with my bow but didn't work out. Moved camps and 7th day switched to rifle for the 9+ in very open tidel flats. Hunted with Cavner & Julian who have the 12th ranked brownie in P&Y.
From: FG
23-Oct-09
Hunted 5 days in wind, rain, had one brown bear close with my bow but didn't work out. Moved camps and 7th day switched to rifle for the 9+ in very open tidel flats. Hunted with Cavner & Julian who have the 12th ranked brownie in P&Y.
From: greekarcher
26-Oct-09
amazing brown bear!!!!!
here's one more shot of the 600lb black bear's hide my buddy is 6' 3"
From: MBguide
26-Oct-09
try one more time greekarcher can you get a picture of the bears head
From: gunslinger
26-Oct-09
heres my alaskan brown bear i got this year,
From: gunslinger
26-Oct-09
heres my alaskan brown bear i got this year,
From: greekarcher
26-Oct-09
one more time
From: greekarcher
27-Oct-09
and one more photo. we actually dont have any good shots of the head. my buddy jordi is sending the full disc of photos to me, he was in a rush to get home to spain from new york. so we didnt have a chance to exchange photos still cant believe he nailed this monster, it's his first bear, first time he has seen a bear in the wild and it turns out to be 600lbs... unbelievable. Isn't funny how things work!!!
From: Owl
27-Oct-09
that is a pig, greekarcher!
From: greekarcher
28-Oct-09
just got a head measurement on jordi's bear 21.5"
From: ryanrc
13-Sep-10
