Bear hunt along! Warning: explicite photos of bait -w pics and vid THE FINALLE!!

[just_a_hunter]

HOLY CRAP!

Even the blond bears ears are on the round of his head instead of on top, with pretty good distance between them.

That top one isn't a bear. Somebody packed a VW up there and is trying to play tricks on you.

The times aren't that far apart from each other. It's obviouse the black one kicked the blond one off the bait.

This will truely be interesting to see what unfolds.

Todd

[Stone Knife]

This is a great thread, the outcome is secondary to the great story so far, but I have a hunch it will turn out good  

[Firstarrow]

Thanks for posting steadman, sounds like you & Nate have had fun anyway.

can't wait to hear the rest

[Coldfingers]

Explains why some of the other bears are a mite "edgy"

Dontcha just love toting a bucket-o-bait into the site knowing what your customers look like?

Try banging the bucket a bit when you replentish the buffet...won't be long and they'll come a runnin like hogs to the trough at feeding time.

Enjoying this alot.

Scotty

[JoeM]

[Bullhound]

Man, I'm glad I found this thread!!!!!

Those last couple bears are nice!!!!!!!


get back on that bait &      

[Bill Tell]

Man who cares about the new Indiana Jones movie.  This is way better.  I will say a hunt prayer for you and try to get a little mojo working for you.  Keep going man with all of this good working karma you have payed your dues and it will happen.

[kennym]

Ryan,this is great!! Best of luck to ya!!

[steadman]

Thanks Bill I needed that. I need all the prayers I can get right now. Well I took bait up last night to find that the run off is in full swing. The river was up about a foot. No problem, I'm 6' 4" and can still cross it. I go to a different spot where I thought it was shallow. Well first step, up past my knee, and I go flying into the river, with forty lbs of cookies on my back. OH CRAP!! I get up, then stumble again and go down on all fours. I stumble out of the river, my Dad's eyes are as big a saucers, then I proceed to laugh my guts out. My Dad says he ain't goin in. I tell him I'm already wet. This time I go a different route and all is well. Go up , drop a little bait off, and head back down. The crossing back over was uneventful, but now my Dad is freaked out, and doesn't want me to cross anymore. At least til the river goes down.
So now I have a dilemma. I have a friend who shot his bear last weekend, and said I could register his in my name (you can have 2 registered bait sites). But dang it, I've put in a TON of work to get these bears in. What to do? I have a ball game to go to tonoght. And have to work late tommorow. Man I'm gettin a little depressed. But I need to stay after it. I'm excited to see those two bears, and either one would be a dream come true. Thanks again for following along. Look for another episode soon. Til then......

[MYSTIKBOW]

Keep at it Ryan. You have some beauties coming in to your bait (especially those last two ) and it will be just a matter of time now.

[hill boy]

Thats what hip boots are for.You have done the hard part it's time to reap the rewards.    Get your but up there and kill a bear.    Good luck!

[fxe]

I'd be in chest waders if I had to!Bring us back that trophy pic.Thaks for sharing.

[MountainTool21]

Awesome my friend. good on you and the boys

[steadman]

Alright guys. time to stop whining. In all hunts, things are bound to go wrong, or not your way.I think that getting discouraged is part of this wonderful way of life I call hunting, but giving up is not an option. I will be back up there if I have to hike from the bridge (5 miles or so) I am going to stick with my bait, I've invested too much time and effort. I will be back up there thurs night, fri, sat, and mon. Even with a terrible forcast, my hopes have risen. Thanks to a wonderful wife, an awesome friend, and you great folks, it's time to quit the poor pity me, and start hunting again. Thanks again to this great site, and the great people on it. Look for more pics on Fri if not sooner. THANKS!!
Now time to get off my butt and go kill a bear! (thanks hill boy)

[BUFF]

good luck

[John3]

The more "work" involved the sweeter it is!

Bears are just too cool. By far my favorite animal to hunt.

Focus, pick a hair to hit and good luck.
Let us know.


John III

[bowhunterfrompast]

Just found this thread. WOW. Thanks for sharing, it's great. Never bear hunted but feel like I'm there with ya. Looking forward to seeing one of those bruisers laying on the ground and that big ear to ear grin on your face.

[Nate Fikkert]

Ryan,

As I read my way through I was hoping you wouldn't give up on that bait, but looks like you came around before I got to the end.  I agree, they make hip boots, and even waders for that stuff.  Just use a wading staff and a pack and you will be fine.  You have worked for those bears, keep on it!

Nathan

[KSdan]

We are cheering you on.  One thought. . . is there a place to tie a rope across the river?  Good locator, hand rail, and safe.

[Apex Predator]

I think that monster black one is going to eat your camera!