bears with my Daddy's bow

[BowMIke]

This hunt should always be special for you. Your Dad along and using his old bow! Enjoy.

[ranger42]

Very cool! Best of luck!

[1bjd]

That old wing will last for several more generations. Treat it well! Good luck.
John

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

Trucks packed, broadheads sharp, video camera is charging, and just waiting for Dad to arrive. We have 4 hour drive ahead of us and 1600 lbs of bait haul in. I'll post as soon as we get home. Thanks for all the support....Ryan

[Mudd]

Sic'em Ryan! We're rooting for you guys!

God bless,Mudd

[BobCo 1965]

I absolutle love those old bows. In fact I just bought another old Shakespear to add to the collection.  

Best of luck to you! I hope you score big!

Bob

[cleopatra]

Good luck Ry, I plan on shooting one this week... Richard.

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

Well we're home safe! It was a great hunt, a beautiful day with Dad, and maybe a story to share later. I'll post pics when I figure out how to get them from the camera and how to use photo bucket...Ryan

[Terry Green]

I just saw the pics!!!!

WOW what a Black Bear!!!!!!

Double Congrats!!!!!    

[jeanpaul3006]

OHHHHHHH MY GOD, WHAT A BEAR. CONGRATS RYAN

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

This is what the best bait in the world looks like!

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

Sorry...I'll re-size!

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

Here's the old Red Wing Hunter anxious to "let one rip".

[frassettor]

   

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

After an hour and a half of hauling bait, Dad and I slipped into the blind with a small cinnamon bear already enjoying the bait. About 45 minutes later Dad signalled to me that a bear was coming in. I grabbed the bow and Dad got the video rolling. The bear was a large Blackie standing a solid 4 inches taller than the top of the 50 gallon drum. Being a spoiled bear hunter I took a while to determine if it was a shooter or not. By the time I decided to shoot the wind swirled and the bear was gone.

During the next hour he came back twice and didn't want to present a shot.I had decided that he needed to be in front of the barrels to shoot as my bow set-up shot very slow and needed him under 15 yards. On his 2nd time in, with video rolling, he finally gave me that perfect opportunity. The arrow hit him low and tight behind his left leg and seconds later I could hear him death moaning.

A short celebration and video interview later I was standing beside a bear that was much bigger than I had 1st thought. He ended up measuring 7 foot 6 inches nose to tail (without pulling) and green scores 20 inches.

The bow is a 48# 58" Red Wing hunter shooting a 625 grain CX150 with a Tusker Concord and brass insert up front. I was using my Kanati strap on and wearing a pair of shorts with rubber boots and a Tshirt.....not exactly Trad looking. Hope everyone enjoys the pix....Ryan

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

Another angle.

[Steve O]

Well, that didn't take long!

Awesome bear buddy!

I am  sooooooooooooo happy I am booked with you for your first season in your new area!

And it is mighty nice of you hunting your OLD stomping grounds to leave the new one for us clients  

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

Here's one with Dad. How blessed am I!!!!

[Steve O]

I see you are holding back my lucky touque as well    

What a  BRUTE!

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

Thanks Steve...I have one tied to a tree for you when you get here. He's HUGE!!!