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JDinPA
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 18, 2008, 09:57:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Ray Hammond:
more installments later...
Ray,
That's a great story and pics. We will need to see some more pictures and details when you get a chance.
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rastaman
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 18, 2008, 10:02:00 PM »
Ray, fantastic pictures, fantastic hunt, fantastic story..Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures & hear the rest of the details.
Randy
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Ray Hammond
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 18, 2008, 10:05:00 PM »
I've got video of a close encounter of the bruin kind that happened to me, on its way.
As soon as it arrives, I'll get Tom to help me post it.
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“Courageous, untroubled, mocking and violent-that is what Wisdom wants us to be. Wisdom is a woman, and loves only a warrior.” - Friedrich Nietzsche
bbassi
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 18, 2008, 10:21:00 PM »
Great story Ray. Somehow though I don't think the story is quite over yet is it?
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pine nut
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 18, 2008, 10:32:00 PM »
Great time and great story Ray, I mean "Dad"! I'd like to be adopted! I'm only 64. Is that too old? LOL
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Blackhawk
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 19, 2008, 12:18:00 AM »
Great story and pics...and my popcorn is gone.
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Lon Scott
SouthMDShooter
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 19, 2008, 12:30:00 AM »
awesome story and pics, beautiful bear also. Im really enjoying this
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LEOPARD
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 19, 2008, 04:52:00 AM »
Great stuff, Ray! An excellent story and great trophy!
Congrats and well done to Stiles!
Thanks for taking the time to share with us!
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Nigel Ivy
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Chris Surtees
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 19, 2008, 06:03:00 AM »
Enjoying this one Ray!
Well done Stiles!
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Apex Predator
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 19, 2008, 06:37:00 AM »
Awesome hunt Ray! Thanks for sharing with us.
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 19, 2008, 10:45:00 AM »
Thanks, ladies and gents. As soon as I get the video I will get it on here.
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pointy sticks
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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Reply #51 on:
June 19, 2008, 11:34:00 AM »
Now thats a hunting story
. That young man will remember that for ever, just waite until he in his 60's -70's telling that one. Nobody's gonna believe it.
Thanks for sharing the story with us up to this point. Look forward to seeing the video.
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buckeye_hunter
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 19, 2008, 11:38:00 AM »
Unbelievable! Maybe someday I will get that kind of chance with my girls.....
-Charlie
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beachbowhunter
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 19, 2008, 12:48:00 PM »
Wow, that is a beautiful bear. Congrats to Stiles and the gang. Ray, I can hear the joy in your "voice".
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Alex.B
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 19, 2008, 02:12:00 PM »
Congratulations to Stiles and a shot-at to Andrew.
Great story, Ray
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Benny Nganabbarru
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 19, 2008, 05:05:00 PM »
Heck of a good way to spend some time!
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steadman
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 19, 2008, 05:59:00 PM »
Congrats Stiles!! What a beautiful bear! Congrats to you as well Ray, it helps to have a great mentor to help you along the way. And you sir are one of the finest! Thanks for the story.
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JoeM
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 19, 2008, 07:28:00 PM »
That was some good readin!!! Beautiful bear Thanks for sharing. Joe
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Lin Rhea
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 19, 2008, 07:40:00 PM »
Ray, what an exciting trip it must have been! I really enjoyed hearing about it. Maybe one day........ Lin
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Re: I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure
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June 19, 2008, 07:51:00 PM »
Great story and pics.
I'm hoping to go bear hunting for the first time in a year or so. Dad has been several times but I haven't.
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