A Perfect Michigan Bear Hunt Courtesy of TallTines and Abowyer...

tippit · September 17, 2011, 09:22:00 PM

Steve O,
Great story. So wonderful to have the entire family participate. Super job...I love bear hunting...tippit

PS: The Kings weren't bad either...off to New Brunswick for Atlantics in two weeks

Hawkeye · September 17, 2011, 09:26:00 PM

A great story well-told, Steve. Thank you!

Gary Logsdon · September 17, 2011, 09:29:00 PM

Loved your story Steve! Reading it was almost like being there with you. I guided bear bowhunters for 14 consecutive springs, and trailed more bears than I can remember, however we lost our hunts when Ontario closed the spring season years ago. I'm taking my 17 yr. old son back to my old stomping grounds next fall. Good going!

habujohn · September 17, 2011, 10:00:00 PM

Great job Steve and well written story. Nice to see another Michigan Traditional shooter have success with a bear. I too took a bear this September in the Yopper.
habu john

katie · September 17, 2011, 10:37:00 PM

Very well done!

PaPaFrank · September 17, 2011, 10:52:00 PM

Congrats on a Great Bear Steve!

Steve O · September 17, 2011, 10:56:00 PM

John, I saw your success on the MI Bowsite. Congrats, but it is old hat to you. We have talked before at MTB in Grayling; I've had a bow or two from your brother

By the way, these fall bears taste MUCH better than all the spring bear I have eaten. The kids and I gobbled up the tenderloins a couple nights ago. My daughter saved a couple pieces to share with her little cheerleader girlfriends at lunch...they loved it!

Pat B. · September 17, 2011, 11:41:00 PM

Great story !

Congrats on a fine bear.

Fritz · September 17, 2011, 11:54:00 PM

Wonderful story and pics!!! Thanks for sharing them and congrats on a great bear!!!

(P.S. Man that last pic left my mouth watering!!!)

agross1 · September 18, 2011, 06:15:00 AM

Congrats on a perfect hunt. Great story and pics. I only have 3 points saved up, so I'll be heading to Ontario again next August.

doctari · September 18, 2011, 07:02:00 AM

Congrads Steve on your hunt, That was one of the best stories put together on here. Great Job and very well done indeed.

LV2HUNT · September 18, 2011, 07:05:00 AM

Well done all around sir. You getting the bear was the cherry on top for us as well. We would have been happy with just the story to that point! Congrats!

Roger Norris · September 18, 2011, 09:58:00 AM

Wow Steve.....that is an awesome story. For those of you non-Michiganders....I know where Steve lives, and I know where Drummond Island is....for him to travel there every weekend for scouting and baiting is an amazing commitment.I'm pretty sure it's about 5 hours one way for Steve, plus a ferry ride. Wow!

And for those of you who only know Steve from this forum...he is someone I have long admired. He never gets involved in the ugly side of Michigan hunting politics....he has an opinion, but is always a gentleman. He minds his own business, and gets out there and HUNTS. And he does it the correct and ethical way. There is not a doubt in my mind that Steve will one day be in the Michigan Bowhunters Hall of Fame.

Outstanding Steve, I'm proud to know you!!!

p.s....thats one helluva a Michigan bear.

Gene Wensel · September 18, 2011, 11:05:00 AM

Ditto what Roger just said. Steve is a real plus o our outdoor passion and why I conside rhim such a close friend. Plus he spins tales and good tails!

Paul Newton · September 18, 2011, 11:24:00 AM

Great tale and pictures. Loved how the family was involved. Thanks.

plentycoupe · September 18, 2011, 11:31:00 AM

Absolutely great job on the story, the pics and the commitment to your boy.
I love the end of the story when he was waiting in the driveway with his buck and ready to help you skin!!
Very awesome brother.

longrifle · September 18, 2011, 11:48:00 AM

Very,very, nicely done.

flungonin · September 18, 2011, 01:36:00 PM

Awesome story Steve, you brought back many happy memories. Good to see the family involvment and your dedication and pursuit of the Bear in the truest sense of the word.

Bmac · September 18, 2011, 01:48:00 PM

Congratulations on a fine Michigan bear Steve! Great photos and story.

Chimaster · September 19, 2011, 06:17:00 AM

Hey Steve, as usual an awesome ending to an awesome story. I to have had the privilage of hunting with Steve, he always puts 110% into all his hunting adventures. Its good to have a family who stands behind you. Great photos, that story needs to be in Traditional Bowhunter mag. Now you have to help me get those 2 blades ready for my bufflo hunt. Great job Steve!!!!!