Calling all (Week 2) "Bear Quest 10" Guys

[23feetupandhappy]

Originally posted by jsweka:
4 - 11 yards, 7 feet off the ground...That sounds like a slam dunk shot opportunity, but then I start realizing that I have never been that close to a bear before.

Sure, I've been practicing that close, but is there really anything you can do to prepare yourself for a bruin encounter that close?  How do you keep calm enough so that you don't pinch the nock off your string and dry fire your bow?

That's what I'm saying!!!

OHHHHH I cant wait  

[Kip]

Almost every stand I hunted in the four times I went I could put my bow on the platform of the stand I am only 5"8".When I hunted Barry Wensel'S stand it was about 15'/18' and maybe a couple of others I had to climb up to reach the platform.Have fun guys really wish I had jumped in this year but decided a little late.One hint bring 2-thermacells.Start one when you get in and save the other for about an hour or hour and a half later lite it b/c the first will die out just when the bears are active.Kip

[23feetupandhappy]

Originally posted by Kip:
Almost every stand I hunted in the four times I went I could put my bow on the platform of the stand I am only 5"8".When I hunted Barry Wensel'S stand it was about 15'/18' and maybe a couple of others I had to climb up to reach the platform.Have fun guys really wish I had jumped in this year but decided a little late.One hint bring 2-thermasells.Start one when you get in and save the other for about an hour or hour and a half later lite it b/c the first will die out just when the bears are active.Kip

I just bought a second one because it was suggested but thanks for the strategy.....
So your using two pads a night and two canisters every other day?
I want to make sure I bring enough refills.....  

[Yellow Dog]

I hung this camera at the Deli on the tree that had the stand in it. I'm 6' and the stand was head high. Had this big guy coming in but nobody ever laid eyes on him for the two weeks, that's a five gallon pail to his right and he's hunkered down in front of a 55 gallon blue plastic barrel. About a 15 foot shot, 6 foot up. That's close!

   

[23feetupandhappy]

Jiminy Croutes   :eek:

Jet Black VW  

[jsweka]

I'm already shaking!!!

I talked to Tom tonight about some more logistics details.  Great conversation and I really look forward to meeting him in person.

June 17 can't get here soon enough!

[Tim Nuss]

Hi Everyone,
 My name is Tim Nuss, I live in East Central Illinois. Just outside of a very small farming community of Roberts. I am a flat lander.
This will be my first bear hunt. I will be driving up from Illinois.
My setup will be my Black Widow MAIII 64"/ 62# at 31". My arrows are Gold-Tip Traditional 75-90, with my all time favorites Ace 160 Standards with 100 grain insert.
I am really looking forward to this adventure, I am also looking forward to meeting each and everyone of you. I have lots to learn and ready to go.

[Kip]

Tim Bowdoc will fill you in with all you need to know.Kip

[ron w]

You guys are going to have a great time......It's a real eye opener to have a bear less than 10 yards when your feet are only 6 foot off the ground. Just be calm and take your time....my bear came in 3 times before I even took the bow off the hook. It was exciting.......   :eek:

[Matty]

Originally posted by Kip:
Tim Bowdoc will fill you in with all you need to know.Kip

Ohhhh Kip!  How could we forget...
BOWDOC!!! Oh you guys who Havnt met BOWDOC are in for a treat!! I'm not going because of bear hunting. I'm going for some BOWDOC-ing!!!

[Matty]

Originally posted by Kip:
Tim Bowdoc will fill you in with all you need to know.Kip

Ohhhh Kip!  How could we forget...
BOWDOC!!! Oh you guys who Havnt met BOWDOC are in for a treat!! I'm not going because of bear hunting. I'm going for some BOWDOC-ing!!!

[23feetupandhappy]

Originally posted by Tim Nuss:
Hi Everyone,
 My name is Tim Nuss, I live in East Central Illinois. Just outside of a very small farming community of Roberts. I am a flat lander.
This will be my first bear hunt. I will be driving up from Illinois.
My setup will be my Black Widow MAIII 64"/ 62# at 31". My arrows are Gold-Tip Traditional 75-90, with my all time favorites Ace 160 Standards with 100 grain insert.
I am really looking forward to this adventure, I am also looking forward to meeting each and everyone of you. I have lots to learn and ready to go.

Glad you found us Tim  

Looking forward to sharing this adventure with you
   

[23feetupandhappy]

Originally posted by Matty:
 

Originally posted by Kip:
Tim Bowdoc will fill you in with all you need to know.Kip

Ohhhh Kip!  How could we forget...
BOWDOC!!! Oh you guys who Havnt met BOWDOC are in for a treat!! I'm not going because of bear hunting. I'm going for some BOWDOC-ing!!! [/b]

Iv read a lot about BOWDOC on past Bear Quest adventures but something tells me that one cant fully experience life until you meet Bowdoc in person.......    

Looking forward to it  

[Caddo]

Good Luck to all of you second week hunters! You know that all of us first week hunters are going kill all of the big bears, but we'll leave ya'll some little ones! LoL!

If you haven't met Bowdoc yet, you're in for a treat! Guarantee, we'll get him all warmed up for ya'll!

LD

[23feetupandhappy]

Originally posted by Caddo:
Good Luck to all of you second week hunters! You know that all of us first week hunters are going kill all of the big bears, but we'll leave ya'll some little ones! LoL!

If you haven't met Bowdoc yet, you're in for a treat! Guarantee, we'll get him all warmed up for ya'll!

LD

Hay Larry, that's perfect, I'm after a little one  

[Kip]

Perfect responce to Larry you should know he doesn't mind stiring the pot great guy but will mess with you when he has the chance.
 
I am so sorry I waited too long this year,Enjoy all of you.Kip

[23feetupandhappy]

Wish you were coming along Kip!

Heck, give Tom a call and see if he has room for you.
Week one I think is full but maybe there's room in week two?

[Caddo]

Kip, wish you could have made it, it's been too long brother!

What me, stir the pot, surely you jest!

LD

[shreffler]

I almost jumped on this last year and now I wish I would have, this sounds like it will be a blast. Is Fred Eichler going this week or will he be there week 1?

[23feetupandhappy]

Originally posted by shreffler:
I almost jumped on this last year and now I wish I would have, this sounds like it will be a blast. Is Fred Eichler going this week or will he be there week 1?

I believe he will be there the first week with one of his boys.