Idaho Bear Hunt
Contributors to this thread:Virginia
From: Machias
09-Apr-15
Can't wait. I'm headed out to Idaho to hunt bear from 8 May until the 31st of May. Going to hook up with my two oldest boys and hunt over bait in the afternoons and predator call in the mornings. I have 20 acres way back in the mountains that I have not been to in almost 3 years. Look forward to camping out there. Going to feel so good to get back into the mountains and spend some quality time with my boys.
From: Mike D
09-Apr-15
Best of luck to you!! Take lots of pics...Sounds like fun!
From: Machias
09-Apr-15
Thanks, Will do!
From: tonyo6302
09-Apr-15
Hope you have a nice time. Keep us posted if you can.
From: Machias
09-Apr-15
Will do, not bad $75.50 for a non-resident hunting license, bear tag and archery stamp.
From: Machias
01-May-15
One week to go!!! Stopping on my way through Wisconsin and picking up 400 pounds of bait, Bavarian creme, trail mix, gummy bears, maple syrup, frosting. Mmmmmm :o)
From: Mike D
02-May-15
Sweet...literally! Keep us posted!
From: Fuzzy
04-May-15
travel safe, and update us!
From: Machias
04-May-15
Will do!!!
From: tonyo6302
04-May-15
Don't forget Cinamon Sticks. There is nothing like a good Cinimon burn to bring them in.
From: Machias
04-May-15
Will do, I've done honey burns and made bear crack, but have not tried a cinnamon burn.
From: Mike D
10-May-15
Any updates??
From: Machias
14-May-15
Yes, made the 2700 mile trip in 3 days only to have my bow and 2 rifles stolen my first day back. On a good note bear bait #1 was hammered day before yesterday. Got my trail camera put in yesterday and I go back to check on bait #2 tomorrow. That bait just about killed me getting it up the mountain.
From: Machias
16-May-15
I got 7 bears on one bait so far.
From: Machias
16-May-15
From: Fuzzy
18-May-15
sweet! any shots yet?
From: Machias
18-May-15
Haven't hunted yet. My oldest flies in tomorrow night so Weds will be the first time hunting.....but I still have to figure out the weapons situation since everything I brought was stolen.
From: Fuzzy
19-May-15
oh man! insured? what do you hunt with? bow? gun? I can ship you a recurve and arrows via Fed Ex air?
From: Fuzzy
19-May-15
maybe hit a pawnshop and pick up something serviceable? man that REALLY sucks!
From: Machias
20-May-15
I have a guy on a hunting site I spend a fair amount of time on called Hunting Washington, and his friend passed away last year. He was a left handed bow shooter as well and today I met with him and he gave me 3 bows and some arrows. I spent the afternoon setting up a Strother SR71 bow and have it dialed in and nailing the center dot. Going to FINALLY sit in a stand tomorrow. Thank you for the offer, very nice of you!! Had another really nice color phase bear show up at the bait this morning. I'm hoping he comes in in the next couple of days.
From: Fuzzy
20-May-15
no problem man, I am a lefty as well, don't shoot or own a compound but can have you a longbow or recurve there in 48 hours tops
From: Mike D
20-May-15
Yea, that really sucks! I'm a lefty, too. What is your draw length?? Good luck on the color phase!
From: Machias
24-May-15
My son killed his first bear yesterday. A nice 130 pound boar with fantastic coat, red cinnamon and very thick. It was an awesome experience sitting a few feet away when he took the shot. Now I have 5 days left to get mine.
From: tonyo6302
24-May-15
SA-WEEET !
Congrats to you and your son.
From: Fuzzy
26-May-15
awesome! love that color. we only have Blacks in VA
From: Machias
28-May-15
Had a mid-sized bear at 7 yards last night with a really nice coat, red cinnamon, but was just a tad too small. Headed back to Virginia tomorrow. Had a fantastic trip with my oldest.
From: Fuzzy
28-May-15
awesome. sorry you didn't connect, but glad you had some action, and your son got a great bear.
From: Machias
30-May-15
Back in VA. Great trip and the worst trip of my life all rolled into three weeks.
