BEAR QUEST II Spring BEAR HUNT 2 Openings

[Grant Young]

Count me in guys. I started working on re-upping before I left. Biggie, that bow of Thomas's shot great; I shot just about every rightie bow in camp and nothing really impressed me more. His bear post is a pretty good testimonial as to how well it worked too. Brent, Steve, Thomas, Mike, Ron, Border Bob and everybody else who I'll write about later - I already feel homesick for all you guys and can't wait 'til next year's Bearquest III.  GBY

[Hood]

Man! I would love to go on this hunt!

[hill boy]

Glad to see everyone made it home ok.Soon as I get my pics downloaded and figure out how to post them here    I'll have a story to tell.For now I do want to say that anyone in that camp is welcome at my home and camp anytime.What a group of men and what a fantastic hunt.  

[BigRonHuntAlot]

After getting comfortable in the tree stand I was wondering if the Sow and Cub thundering off would be the end of the excitement., NOT   Within ten minutes the pair were back. The cub walked right to the spot I was kneeling in looking around. The Sow had her nose up in the air but both calmed down and went back to the bait. The Sow took a few steps then turned around and looked up the tree at me.
 


 Notice the limb of my Blackfeather in this pic. She is only 3 yards from the bottom of my tree.

 

[BigRonHuntAlot]

She walked around behind my tree and back around to my left and then decides to put her paws on the tree and stand up. Now she puts her nose on my Muck boots and licks the bottom tread.     I am thinking I'll let you you if you let me go.       She gets back down off the tree and feeds awhile and the pair leave. On their way out I hear some teeth popping and see some trees shaking. Bears Fighting!!  The pair exits and a new bear comes in. Enough is enough, I am on adrenalin overload. This new bear was by itself and offers me a 3 yard broadside shot and without thinking about anchor, back tension, etc there is now a razorcap tipped  578 grain Arrow Dynamics tucked tightly behind her left front shoulder. The bear went 30 yards and I watched her fall.
I used my Crow Creek Blackfeather longbow for this hunt.
 

[bbassi]

Man Ron, that's a great story and picture but didn't your bear have a white blaze?

[hill boy]

Good job Ron. You didn't wast any time giving these people somthing to chew on.Glad ya'll made it ok.So did you make it to work today :dntthnk:Hope your boss don't get on this website lol

[Jack Denbow]

Way to go Ron.  

[BigRonHuntAlot]

Brent, The Blaze was on the chest and did not show up in the pic as the forelegs covered it. I had forgotten about that. I should have gotten a pic...

 Mike, Bob and I had a rough time staying awake but we made it. I did go to work today. Was dog tired for about the first 3 hours but couldnt waste a vacation day. Gotta save them for a hunt.         Looking forward to hunting with you guys again.

Thanks Jack!

[BigRonHuntAlot]

Thomas, I have the 180 of the pic in the boat. LOL
 

And Grant enjoying his pipe after a succesful bear tracking expedition...

 

[hogdancer]

that's pretty cool, Thanks Ron.. looking forward to sharing camp with you again sometime !

[4runr]

Great story Ron, nice bear too!

[Greyfox54]

Just getting back from my Grandson's graduation , can't stay long ,  regrettably Bearquest was unbearable for me . Meaning I didn't get a bear , everything else was top shelf from Bowdoc's cooking and stories to all the really fine men I shared camp with for a week , it just doesn't get any better , I'm ready count me in for next year . Still having dreams about that 3 footed bear , Fred

[sticshooter]

Congrats Ron. Dude you look so young in that pic. Shell says cuz ya done went and shaved.LOL<><

[Barry Wensel]

I also wanted to thank everyone involved with this hunt. Bow camps don't get any better than this. The guys all got along great and we had bears around us every day. Unless I'm wrong, I believe everyone in camp had multiple shooting opportunities throughout the week. For those who haven't heard my tale of woe, I saw the biggest bear I've ever seen in my life. Frankly, I didn't know they made them that big in Quebec. Plus, he gave me the most perfect shot I could have asked for. Let's just say he'll still be around for next year and I have a score to settle... so please sign me up with the crew. Thanks guys. It was an honor to hunt with you all. BW

[Fletcher]

I have to agree with the others that this was a great group, camp and hunt.         Having never hunted bear before, this was quite an experience.  It was a long drive but worth every mile.  Here's some pics and then I'm going to bed, lots of sleep to catch up on.        

The Gang
 

My Bear
 

Hillboy's Bear
 

BBassi's Bear
 

[bbassi]

Just so everyone knows, Rick is not a midget. His bear was really that big! Great pics Rick.

[Biggie Hoffman]

Yeah  Rick is pretty much a midget,,but it's still a nice bear!!

Good deal Rick! That white blaze is gonna cost ya..full body mount?

[Ray Hammond]

Barry, Barry, Barry, Barry....

wait till I tell you what I did last week.

[Fletcher]

I'm not a midget, but not a big guy either.  My bear weighted 204 lb.  He's not gonna cost me a full mount, but I've wanted a rug for a long time and he's gonna make a really nice one.  Most all of the bears seen had very nice coats, except for Bowdoc's.  I can't tell you how much fun it was to hunt with a TradGang group.  Everyone was excited to be there, ready for a great time and pitched in and shared to make it happen for all.  Here's the skinning party on Hillboy's bear.  Brent cuts meat like a pro.
 

I apologize for my bear's pic coming out bigger than the others.  I don't know why, as I sized them all the same.  Sure makes him look good, tho.   :D