Author Topic: Manitoba Bear hunt opening this spring (again) (Read 5667 times)

KodaChuck · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2019, 08:54:59 PM »

Based on a couple bear hunts prior to Stickflingers/Ryan, I concluded most outfitters will do decent work for their clients. Some outfitters will do average work but really just cycle hunters through week after week. Some are even unscrupulous and tell you a few yarns about bears hitting the baits but you really don't see much game and you realize you are dealing with long, long odds after a few days....maybe it was the gum wrapper from last week's guy who spent the week in the same stand you are in. Then if you are lucky and fortunate, you navigate your way to Manitoba and have a life changing bear hunt with Ryan that is so far beyond what you ever experienced or expected, you might just think you are in heaven. Hunted there last year....going back again this Spring. It was that good. If anyone out there is on the fence about a bear hunt, look no further. Talk to any trad guy who has made the journey and hunted there. The enthusiastic motivation here on my end is to highlight this place to a fellow hunter ....knowing they will be totally satisfied.

6feathers · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2019, 10:43:45 AM »

This is a great hunt for big black bears in Manitoba. I have been 3 times and heading there again next year. You won't be disappointed on this hunt. Lots of bears, great guides and new friends. Just a great outfitter and camp.

Manitoba Stickflinger · « **Reply #22 on:** February 14, 2019, 03:30:27 PM »

Thx for the support guys! This has been the longest a hunt has been available. Must be losing my touch? It’s still up for grabs

LITTLEBIGMAN · « **Reply #23 on:** February 16, 2019, 11:43:51 AM »

My 2012 giant. I'll be back in 2020!

MnFn · « **Reply #24 on:** February 16, 2019, 12:58:22 PM »

Dang, Jim! Never thought to take a picture of my monster’s paw. BTW, notice the entrance wound. Definitely not a “center/center” shot. I doubt he went 40 yards.
Been to Ryan’s twice and saw bear this good each time. Not saying it will happen every time, but the odds are pretty good. Slightly under 7 ft square.

DJJBullet · « **Reply #25 on:** February 16, 2019, 01:38:35 PM »

Hopefully in about year when my daughter gets out of college I’m making a trip to to hunt with you.

Manitoba Stickflinger · « **Reply #26 on:** February 23, 2019, 10:10:56 AM »

Still available

BowMIke · « **Reply #27 on:** February 23, 2019, 10:42:57 AM »

This will be my 4rth trip. Can't wait for May to get here!
This is a wonderful experience with great people, both hunters and guides.
I will be driving 1220 miles by my self again, but it is worth the effort

BowMike

MnFn · « **Reply #28 on:** February 23, 2019, 05:07:48 PM »

Just got back from getting my bear measured. It is now official. I have Pope and Young qualifying bear skull. It totaled 18 and 9/16”. I am happy with that.

BowMIke · « **Reply #29 on:** February 23, 2019, 05:45:11 PM »

My 2017 boar measured 19 12/16. He was big, but I have seen at least 3 that were even larger, but that did not give me the correct shot opportunity. His teeth were in great shape, so I don't think he was that old or as big as he could have been in a few more years.
Ryan's area certainly has the gene pool for some Boone and Crockett bears!
This year I will be holding out for an even larger bear or a large colored bear. With all the bear activity, the daily hunts are very enjoyable and the time on stand passes quickly.
Here's one that walked up to within 8 or 9 feet away before turning to the bait. (I was starting to get a little nervous!)

KodaChuck · « **Reply #30 on:** February 24, 2019, 10:40:28 AM »

Normally....Ryan's camp is booked years out as you can tell from the posts. Last year, a fellow was in a vehicle accident and couldn't make the hunt.....only way I could buy the ticket. Exceptional hunt.

KodaChuck · « **Reply #31 on:** February 24, 2019, 10:53:58 AM »

My closest encounter was a huge boar at 2 yards. I was in a heavily brushed in ground blind and there were several trails and one trail passed 4-5 feet from the blind. I cut a little shooting window in the brush in the direction of that trail just in case but didn't really expect action from that area as the other trails looked more used. I'm sitting there chilling out and look through the brush and see these big bear feet about 8 yards away. The bear was coming down that trail. I was getting ready to draw as the bear entered the little 18" window. The bear stopped. We were both on level ground and although I'm sitting, the shot angle is actually "up" since the bear is so tall. At this point, the bear is 2-3 yards but suddenly flips ends and leaves quietly. I'm kicking myself thinking I moved or my scent turned the bear but seconds later, a huge sow with a cub comes from the other direction and this boar apparently wanted no part of it. Typical day.

MnFn · « **Reply #32 on:** February 25, 2019, 02:34:36 PM »

Just not big enough, but lots of color.

Hermon · « **Reply #33 on:** February 25, 2019, 02:52:05 PM »

I saw chocolate, cinnamon and blonde bears all in one night at the Vinnie Lake stand.

Biathlonman · « **Reply #34 on:** February 25, 2019, 09:22:06 PM »

Sent the check today for my party of four the week after the available hunt. You all better jump on this, it'll no doubt be the hunt of a lifetime!

Bow man · « **Reply #35 on:** February 26, 2019, 06:27:55 AM »

I can't believe this is still open. If we were not already booked for SA this summer I would be all over this

Manitoba Stickflinger · « **Reply #36 on:** February 26, 2019, 12:52:30 PM »

Sold! Looks like MnFn will be up again. Gary is already Stickflingers family and we’re pumped to have him in camp again!!

GCook · « **Reply #37 on:** February 26, 2019, 01:46:01 PM »

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Hermon · « **Reply #38 on:** February 26, 2019, 01:53:29 PM »

Quote from: Manitoba Stickflinger on February 26, 2019, 12:52:30 PM

Sold! Looks like MnFn will be up again. Gary is already Stickflingers family and we’re pumped to have him in camp again!!

Manitoba Stickflinger · « **Reply #39 on:** February 26, 2019, 04:31:10 PM »

Gary Smith is coming ,, Wrong handle written last post


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