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Author Topic: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread  (Read 4317 times)

Offline Bel007

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2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« on: March 29, 2012, 02:27:00 AM »
OK, Let's hear all about it.  Who's goin'?  Where ya goin'?  What ya takin'?

Im heading up to Manitoba with Ryan Derlago at Stickflingers.  Again!  May 27th - June 2nd.  Taking my new Blacktail one-piece 52# and whipping up some woodies out of Surweood shafts spinned 60-65 with some 160gr VPAs.  Should end up 620gr total.

Figured the best way to pass the time between now and then is to read about everyone else headin' out for bear this spring so post up!
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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2012, 03:03:00 AM »
Hoyt Dorado if I get it in time with some easton axis arrows shooting a magnus two blade and 50 grain inserts.
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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2012, 03:03:00 AM »
Hoyt Dorado if I get it in time with some easton axis arrows shooting a magnus two blade and 50 grain inserts.
A superior pilot uses superior judgment to keep from using his superior skills.

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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2012, 08:14:00 AM »
I'm not going this year, but am going with Ryan next year.  Can't wait.  I will be watching this thread!

Offline Brad Robins

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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2012, 08:28:00 AM »
Our season here in Oregon starts this Sunday.  Lasts thru the end of May.  BUT, it's so stormy and miserable, I'll wait to hunt until the warm green spring gets here.  Seems like our winters are getting later and later!

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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2012, 10:14:00 AM »
Taking two osage takedown selfbows 55@26, Cedar arrows with Zwickey Deltas or Original Snuffers.  Going to Idaho on the first week of June with Malcolm Parker, Bud Kent, Joe Walsh, Sam Stephens and Felix....I can't wait

Offline Manitoba Stickflinger

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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2012, 10:46:00 AM »
Since spring is VERY early this year it looks like I'll get some bear hunting of my own in before everyone arrives. I'll be using my #56 Tall Tines l/b with home brew surewoods and 190 gr. Terminators.(640 gr.)

Stay tuned...it's gonna be good!!! Mark my words!

Offline Robhood23

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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2012, 11:09:00 AM »
Hey Ryan I bet you could use a little free help up there getting everything ready and making sure the stands are safe for everyone! I volunteer to sit in the stands (with a bow of course) for the week prior to everyone else showing up!!!! Just a thought!!!
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Offline Bel007

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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2012, 11:55:00 AM »
Quote
Originally posted by Robhood23:
Hey Ryan I bet you could use a little free help up there getting everything ready and making sure the stands are safe for everyone! I volunteer to sit in the stands (with a bow of course) for the week prior to everyone else showing up!!!! Just a thought!!!
Now why didn't I think of that  ...   :banghead:
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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2012, 11:59:00 AM »
Never hunted bear yet, but it's definitely on my short list...

Good luck to all you lucky hunters this season!  :campfire:
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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2012, 12:17:00 PM »
I will be in Manitoba with Ryan the same week as Brian.  I will be shooting my 56# Silvertip with 5575 Goldtips and Snuffers with 100 grain inserts, total arrow weight around 640.

Can't wait!

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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #11 on: March 29, 2012, 01:32:00 PM »
I'll be chasing local bruins again this year, sigh... as a semi retired guide, I just can't kick the habit. LOL!

I plan on taking out some Cree friends, my Cree brother in law and his young boys, and possibly my anthropologist son in law. Not financially profitable, but rewarding nonetheless... hmmm... maybe they'll remember me when I'm gone to the happy hunting ground, LOL!

Problem is, I want to hunt too and our house building project will be getting in the way, DARN!
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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2012, 06:53:00 PM »
I am doing a guided hunt that starts May 12th.  Heading for the first time to Alberta in search of a 20"bear.  Shooting my triple carbon Habu VyperKhan 3 pc longbow.  Draws 57# at my 29" lenght and I have made up some axis 340's tipped with old RR snuffers with steel inserts.  Proved deadly last Sept. at my camp in the Yooper.
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Offline Wiley Coyote

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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2012, 08:01:00 PM »
Ron Henry Bear hunt in Quebec in June. First offical bear hunt for me. Undecided about which bow to use, either my Super Shrew or my new GN Bushbow.   :jumper:  Decisions, decisions.......
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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2012, 08:26:00 PM »
This will be a good Thread to Follow.

Good luck to all who are going!
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You'll live longer!

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Offline LITTLEBIGMAN

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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #15 on: March 29, 2012, 08:46:00 PM »
I get to hunt Ryan's first week May 20 to the 25th!

El Uno is making its maiden voyage to Canada

 
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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #16 on: March 29, 2012, 09:07:00 PM »
I'm heading to Idaho to hunt with Dave Oligee of Simmons.  Be there June 3rd through the 13th.  I'll be shooting my Centaur Triple Carbon Elite, 63# @ 28", 62".  Easton Axis 400's with Treesharks up front.

Absolutely cannot wait.  Have longed to see the Rocky Mts. my entire adult life.  I've never been west of the Mississippi River.
Chris
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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #17 on: March 30, 2012, 12:38:00 AM »
Good Luck Chris!! Make sure to bring extra oxygen, not only for the altitude but the Rockies will take anyones breath away  :)
" Just concentrate and don't freak out next time" my son Tyler(age 7) giving advise after watching me miss a big mulie.

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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #18 on: March 30, 2012, 12:49:00 AM »
I cant hunt grizz this spring, stuck being back up lol..but will be after blackies again.

Offline wvtradbow

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Re: 2012 Spring Bear Hunt Thread
« Reply #19 on: March 30, 2012, 10:07:00 AM »
Headed to Ron Henrys June 10th,there's nine of us going,we should have a camp all to our selves.None of us has been there in several years and not sure what to expect other than a good time... Bill
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