Goin Bear hunting this Fall!! BH thoughts?

[koger]

Me and a friend are heading to Hunters Point, to hunt with Eldon 3rd week of sept. My first and maybe only bear hunt, cant wait to sling a shaft at one. I use ACE STd, 170gr. total or Wensel woodsmans, with about 500grain total arrwo weight, from about #50 here to deer and turkey hunt, does this sound about right for you guys with experience hunting bear?

[leatherneck]

That will work fine. But a big 160 grain snuffer will put em down fast.

[acadian archer]

Plenty

[Terry Lightle]

Great setup for bears.You will have the time of your life hunting with Eldon

[Biathlonman]

We're about on the same page.  I'm planning on taking a #50 Quinn stallion, about 575 with 200gr. Vpa on the front of a 2016.

[Fletcher]

You should be fine, Sam.  Sharpness and placement will be the key and both of those heads sharpen and shoot very well.  Have Fun!

[joe ashton]

bears are a hoot.  they look at you with those beedee  eyes.  You set up is great....

[D]

Sam I've shot with you I don't think your setup is even going to matter, those arrows stick in the ground no matter what they weight. lololol Oh I'm just kidding ol buddy.  See ya in a couple of weeks.

[joe skipp]

Most blinds or stands are 20 yds and under. Your setup should work just fine. A sharp head into the vitals and your animal shouldn't run more than 50-60 yds. Good luck on your bowhunt....bears are addicting to hunt and just plain fun as Joe Ashton stated.

[koger]

D I usually shoot better with something with hair on it! Cant eat styrofoam! LOL! Biothlanman, I will be using my Quinn as well, my go to bow! Any preferences on 2 blade versus 3 blade?

[BowMIke]

Bears are easy to penetrate unless you hit a heavy bone.(such as shoulder blade). I too am going this Fall. I will be shooting 50-52 #lb Morrison Shawnee with 635 grain Beeman Classic 400 with brass insert and a Centaur Big Game Head.

[Bill Carlsen]

Personally if you ask Eldon he will tell you to use a two blade, only take broadside shots and you will have a short trail. I agree with the broadside shots but all the bear I have killed (6) have  been with 3 or 4 blade heads. I think sharpness and shot placement are key. My wife took her first bear with a 45# recurve and a four blade Phantom. The bear only made it 30 yards and it was a pass thru. What you describe as your set up is totally adequate. Use what has worked best for you in the past. Woodsman heads have done very well at Eldon's.

[skinit]

koger  glad your coming up . I guide for eldon an if there are any questions feal free to ask . Hay Bill im finaly shooting a long bow .

[Hummer3T]

Originally posted by D:
Sam I've shot with you I don't think your setup is even going to matter, those arrows stick in the ground no matter what they weight. lololol Oh I'm just kidding ol buddy.  See ya in a couple of weeks.

         

I have found this set up work for me, into the ground as well!

[Coiloil37]

I will be chasing them with a 160 snuffer. As mentioned they're fairly easy to penetrate.

[KentuckyTJ]

Just make them sharp Sam and don't forget the hero shots bud. Can't wait to see them.

[crotch horn]

I shot my first with a we 125 arrow 545 went 30 yds. Second with a 2 blade steelforce pharmacy head 225 arrow 585. Went 35 yds. Either will do the job if placement is good. Have a great time.

[ScottL]

I don't have any suggestions, but I am jealous. Good luck on your hunt.