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Offline mark land

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Finally got my GA bear
« on: October 02, 2006, 12:59:00 PM »
After over 9 years of trying I finally got my bear at Cohuta Sat.  Went farther in then I had gone before and found him on top eating acorns.  Made a stalk and set up and he worked right to me.  Shot him at 15yds, and absolutely pin wheeled him right in the crease of the shoulder with my BW, Beman MFX Classic and Muzzy 125 4bl. he did not go far.  Took over 3 hours to get him out, but it was well worth it.  E-mailed some pics to Rob to put up for me.  Thanks, Mark
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Offline JC

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2006, 01:05:00 PM »
That's awesome Mark! I've seen quite a few bears in Cohutta, it certainly has a healthy population. Sounds like I got a few more years of seeing em before I can make it come together like you did, though....9 years, that's stickin to it for sure! Can't wait to see the pics.
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Offline Rocky Reimer

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2006, 01:11:00 PM »
Nice Job Mark.....I second what JC said about can't wait to see the pictures here...maybe one of these days you or JC could guide a "flatlander" like me on some North Ga. Bear Hunting!

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2006, 01:14:00 PM »
Look forward to the pics too. Congratulations!!!
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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2006, 01:15:00 PM »
Alright Mark. Way to go.
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Offline MI_Bowhunter

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2006, 02:15:00 PM »
Congrats, can't wait to see the pics.     :thumbsup:
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Offline Jeff Holchin

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2006, 02:30:00 PM »
Wow!  That is the way I want to kill my first bear with a bow, at eye level and spot/stalk.  Congratulations.  Can't wait for the photo.
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Offline NEB

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2006, 02:56:00 PM »
That is awesome Mark!  I can't wait to see the pics.  This was my first year at Cohutta, and I was surprised at what I saw.  There is bear sign pretty much everywhere you look.  I noticed it high, and I noticed it low.  I know you are excited to get results after all the hard work you put in, and I am sure it was all worth it!  Maybe we will run into one another in the hills in the future.  Good luck with the remainder of your season.

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Offline LUCKY MAN

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2006, 05:08:00 PM »
Good Job Mark, I've been in that country before and liked it alot, I like Georgia period, lots of good times on Horsecreek and spent a little time on the Paradise.

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Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2006, 05:29:00 PM »
good for you, Mark...thats a true accomplishment in GA where no baiting is allowed for bear.
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Offline Rick McGowan

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2006, 05:34:00 PM »
Good on ya Mark! That is an accomplihment. I don't really have an interest in shooting another black bear, UNLESS it is like that!

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2006, 06:14:00 PM »
Congrats again Mark!!!

   
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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2006, 06:18:00 PM »
Way to go Mark!  Like Neil, this was my first Cohutta trip.  And not likely my last.

Offline CheapShot

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2006, 06:56:00 PM »
Great job Mark,nice bear. I live near the Tenn. side of the same Mountains you are hunting. Our side is the "Bear preserve" where we are not allowed to hunt them. Spot and stalk in those Mts. is pretty tough. I can only imagine the drag out. I'm sure you earned that bear.  :thumbsup:
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Offline Mr.Vic

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #14 on: October 02, 2006, 06:59:00 PM »
Georgia has bears? that's really cool congrads !
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Offline the Ferret

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #15 on: October 02, 2006, 07:28:00 PM »
Very very cool. Congrats   :thumbsup:
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Offline Guru

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #16 on: October 02, 2006, 07:44:00 PM »
Congrats mark...that's awesome!!
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Offline joe skipp

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #17 on: October 02, 2006, 08:25:00 PM »
Nice Mark! Sounds like a great hunt...  :notworthy:    :notworthy:
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Offline Al33

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #18 on: October 02, 2006, 09:12:00 PM »
Way to go Mark! Good stalkin', good shootin', and good bear.    :thumbsup:

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Offline fxe

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Re: Finally got my GA bear
« Reply #19 on: October 02, 2006, 09:23:00 PM »
Congrats on a great hunt and a beutiful[sp]bear.

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