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Offline David M. Mathis

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Steadman, I want to see a picture of you and your arms around the neck one of those pretty bears. Mike

Offline Blackhawk

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I just found this thread too...and cannot believe how long it took me.  The photos are great as is the narrative.

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Way to stick with it, good luck. Looking forward to another update!
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Offline Coldfingers

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And folks say that baiting is too easy...

You have several NICE bears hitting your stand. One of em is bound to ask for the arrow.

One extra little point of hope...They have GREAT memories and will all be back next year to check out the buffet...ceptin the one you take home for dinner that is 8*)

Shoot straight.

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Offline KYArcher

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Don't forget PICK A SPOT! Good Luck KY  :wavey:

Offline Aeronut

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I'm with KSdan.  Is there a way to stretch a rope across?

Good luck!!

Dennis

Offline Chris EdS

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I think we need a photo of the creek, it will add to the story, and then we can all give you some more advice about "crossin the crick".  If it was me crossing a creek with snow melt in CA, (when there is water) I'd have one of those survival suites on.    :)     If you have 40 or 50 lbs on your back and slip, get your foot caught and the water flow pins you under a log, you're a goner.  I'd vote for a walking stick, a rope and a prayer.   :pray:  

I'm green with envy!

Offline steadman

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Alright, before I start, I just want to tell everyone thanks again.
I went up this afternoon after work to try to figure out how to get across the river. Well, quarter mile up the road, I find it. A huge log that has fallen across the river. Bingo! I test it, then gather my stuff and head to the bait. It is picked clean again. And something else. The trail cam has a hole in the plastic. Oh Crap! A bear broke my Dad's camera. Well I hope I get a pic of the assailant.
I drop some more bait, only about 50 lbs. I plan on hunting tom night if the weather holds out. I swith memory cards and head back out.
When I get home, I am excited again. BIG BOY is back, along with the OIL bear (the big blonde). But they are both at dark. I need to figure out how to get them in during shooting hours. But, I have a nice cinamon, and a nice chocolate hitting the bait. For me, it's time to drop the string. So hopefully this weekend is it. Here's some more pics from the trail cam.( I love that thing!)
 
 
 
" Just concentrate and don't freak out next time" my son Tyler(age 7) giving advise after watching me miss a big mulie.

Offline Nate Fikkert

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I told you a bear was going to chew on that camera!  Anything you touch with those "bear crack" hands becomes bear bait.  Hope things go well for you, it will come together.

Nathan

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Good luck!

Todd
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Offline Lechwe

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That blond is absolutely gorgeous and I don't normally like blonds  :rolleyes:  

Good luck

Offline Stripstrike1

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This thread is killing me.  My buddy just left for Alberta today to do the very same thing.  I cannot wait to see your trophy.....GOOD LUCK!
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Offline smokin feathers

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Good luck, great thread!
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Offline Talondale

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Go get him!

Offline Jason Lester

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Man awesome bears,....thanks for taking us along...hope your taking the hero pics as I type....
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Offline steadman

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Rain and snow tonight have me holding out for tom. Thanks for all the good lucks. Yeah Nate, I figured it was a matter of time, but it still takes pics. I will be hunting every afternoon for the next week.
Here is one of the regulars. It's a pretty bear. Looks like she doesn't like something here.
 
 
" Just concentrate and don't freak out next time" my son Tyler(age 7) giving advise after watching me miss a big mulie.

Offline hill boy

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Acording to the time frame on the pics these bears are coming in early too.Are the time on the pics accurate?If so getting there at daylight with a load of bait and doing a burn might payoff.If you can stay all day after loading that site and doing a couple of burns would seem logical.be careful going in,take a lunch and dont leave until past shooting light.After that take plenty of pics of the kill and don't leave out any details.Thats my plan and sounds good but then again I an't kiiled no bears.Good luck and great thread.
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Offline steadman

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So this last week was filled with nothing but disappointments. And not just hunting. Isn't it life how just when you think you've cleared a hurdle like frustration, that another two or three hurdles, or tests are put in front of you. That is how this past week was for me. Between the weather, that went from 90 on Tues, to 45 on Wed, then rained and snowed up til Sat. To an unexpected hospital visit, to family crisis, to job garbage. All I know is that something good will happen soon. I hope I don't sound like I am whining, because I'm good at that, I am actually humbled to be able just to hunt this spring.

So as mentioned earlier, I didn't hunt on Fri due to the monsoon that was going on. I did however go up and put out some bait. The log I used previously had broken in two. But due to the colder weather the river was back down. I also purchased some hip boots. I'm just a little slow LOL. Problem solved.

Sat I woke up to more rain in the mtns, but forcast to clear up. It was time to hunt. Back on the stand about noon. I planned to sit til dark. It was a long sit. I saw some birds, one I call the bear bird, because previous to tonite, when I saw them, I saw a bear.

 
I also sat my new stand site tonight. Here is a view from the new stand to the bait. My other stand is straight across the canyon.
 
So about 6:30 I hear yelling above my stand, it sounds like someone lost a dog. The yelling continued for about an hour or so. I just laughed, a good way to top off the week.Nothing came in, which honestly was disapointing, especially after seeing that I still have three bears hitting the bait regularly. But again, I am hunting, not shooting.
So I will be back out first thing in the morning on Mon. Hill boy the times are right, so mabey in the morn. I will also take a pic of the creek, even though it's lower. My plan is to sit the original stan or move it off the bait a little. Since I didn't see anything. they might be winding me before they get to the bait.Here's a couple more pics of bears. As you can see "Bubba" is still there. I think he's pretty smart, doesn't come in til after dark.
 
But there is this cinnamon that comes in pretty regular. I think I will get a shot at this bear.
 
This last pic is one of my favorites. Just wished it wasn't blurry. Must have been cold up there.

 
" Just concentrate and don't freak out next time" my son Tyler(age 7) giving advise after watching me miss a big mulie.

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So I have every night to hunt this week except Fri. I can take a half day off on two of the other three days, plus all day on Mon. Sat. is the last day of the hunt. I am determined to get a shot. All it will take is some patience and perserverence. So I will post when i can. Thanks to everyone again.
" Just concentrate and don't freak out next time" my son Tyler(age 7) giving advise after watching me miss a big mulie.

Offline steadman

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I also wanted to thanks you guys for the ideas on the river crossing. The reason I didn't want to use a rope was becaise there are hound guys in the area as well. Most don't have tags, but have pursuit permits. Here in Ut it is illegal to run off of baits, but that doesn't stop a lot of houndsman here, if they know where one is.
" Just concentrate and don't freak out next time" my son Tyler(age 7) giving advise after watching me miss a big mulie.

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