quote:Originally posted by Herdbull: This bear was a huge part of our hunt, and a symbol of ethical bowhunting. Mike
Matt was able to get photos and video of "Coach Ditka" Sunday night. He passed up a low percentage shot I believe on Tuesday, and was able to make it happen on Thursday. This was the first time I have been able to hit the black bear rut and it was amazing.
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My buddy, Gary Wissmueller, part of the original TT crew could not join us this year. A few years ago, he had to back out of one of our Alaska trips and he gave me this Shiller knife so he would always be along on hunts even after he is gone.
I also got a new waterproof Panasonic point and shoot camera recently, so was taking a few shots learning what it could do.
I am pretty happy with it.
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Steve,when I was in Saskachewan I met Shiller on a bear camp and bought a pair of his fine knives,they are excellent.I am not sure he is still making them,at least on regular basis;I am been told that he had some health issues.I hope he is healing!
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Congrats to all on some awesome bears!!! Thanks for sharing the stories and pictures!
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Mark was hunting in a stand that Brian killed his huge bear at last year when a giant boar came in and walked passed the bait. Mark will only shoot at standing targets, so he let the great bear walk passed at ten yards. He saw quite a few other bears during the week as well.
Brian- Took one well over 7 foot square last year and had hopes of repeating. He passed on a nice bear that he estimated would go over 7 feet because there was rumored to be an even bigger chocolate one in the area. We had a few days of bad weather and thunder storms that shut the hunting down a little as well. I think Brian and his Dad both came to Stickflingers with expectations not to just shoot any bear. Trying for a mature male adds much to this challenge and keeps the hunt alive. They both had a good time.
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Great hunt, fantastic Bears!!! Ryan has some terrific animals up there... Congrats to all!!!
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week one hunters went 4 for 5 week two hunters went 6 for 6 week three hunters went 4 for 5 100 % shot opportunities. 4 seven footers, one 8 footer and 6 P & Y bears!
BTW my bear's scull after being cleaned and boiled scores 19 & 3/8.
What a place to hunt! what an outfitter! Thank you again Ryan for a wonderful time
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Congrats to all you guys! Taken game or not it sounds like you had a fantastic hunt! Mitten your bear looks like a stud and your efforts never cease to amaze me!
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Love these bear hunting threads! Probably never get to hunt them myself, but at least I can live a little through you guy's. Thanks Steve O and the rest of you all for the awesome pics!
Jason
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