Author Topic: Bear hunt/ selfbow workshop FILLED! (Read 14187 times)

Ted Fry · « **on:** November 08, 2006, 06:32:00 PM »

As promised I wanted to post this now that its all figured out .
Weitas Creek outfitters as well as Raptor Archery ( me) are teaming up to do a Bear hunting and bowbuilding workshop for 8 days this next spring.
The Dates are May 27th - June 3rd . The place , beautiful unit 10 in the Bitterroot mountains of Idaho. The plan is to build bows in the morning , have lunch , then head out to hunt.
This will be over bait from ground blinds mostly, some tree sitting.
The cost is $3000.00 and that includes everything , liscence , two tags , meals , fully guided as well as bow class and materials.
We are going to do this for only 4 people so needless to say if you are interested you need to step up. You can see the Outfitters web site at www.idahooutfitter.com and you can contact me at [email protected] . Cant wait till spring.

Carbon Caster · « **Reply #1 on:** November 09, 2006, 12:37:00 AM »

Ted,

That sounds like a heck of a deal! Up here it would cost Much more than that for an outfitted hunt alone for Blackies. 4 guys are in for a treat.

Ted Fry · « **Reply #2 on:** November 09, 2006, 11:30:00 AM »

The area hunted takes 25+ miles to get into via snow machine , once in the valley we hunt we get to stay in a Forest Service fire station, big main log cabin made in 1928 and three smaller cabins with get this , propane on demand hot water showers .
No one gets into this valley till the snow clears off the second to third week of June.
As I stated in the first post this is also a two bear unit. You will have more fun in one week that anyone should, just getting to the base camp is an adventure.

BamBooBender · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2006, 01:29:00 PM »

Man that sounds awesome.

If I had the $$ and could get the time off I'd be beatin your door down man.

Whoever the lucky four are I hope they do a hunt along or at least lots of pics.

vermonster13 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2006, 01:30:00 PM »

Come on lottery, pick my numbers!

Someone is going to get a great deal.

MI_Bowhunter · « **Reply #5 on:** November 09, 2006, 03:56:00 PM »

Ted,

Probably out of my range right now but just curious. For something like this do you need to pay up front or put a deposit down? If so how much?

Thanks

Ted Fry · « **Reply #6 on:** November 09, 2006, 04:55:00 PM »

Mike , it is normall for most outfitters to accept a 50% deposit with the rest due before the hunt starts. Sorry its out of your range , my goal was to make this affordable. Maybe you could ask Santa.

MI_Bowhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** November 09, 2006, 05:44:00 PM »

I'm with Vermonster, waiting for the lottery. :D

Carbon Caster · « **Reply #8 on:** November 09, 2006, 05:59:00 PM »

If David wins the lottery, he is paying my way too. WAHOO!!! I can't wait!

Traxx · « **Reply #9 on:** November 09, 2006, 06:01:00 PM »

Man!!!!!!!
Although it out of my price range,at this time,and at my buisiest time of year,that sounds like the ULTIMATE vacation to me.Maybe someday.

Roughcountry · « **Reply #10 on:** November 10, 2006, 10:09:00 AM »

Better keep this one one the front page awhile.

I just might win the lottery or sumthin. What a place to hold this, I love the Bitteroots

Shaun · « **Reply #11 on:** November 10, 2006, 10:54:00 AM »

If you check the outfitter web sight, you will see that the cost without tags, bow building and some other incedentals is $2500, so this is a bargain!

Old Jack Bennie joke - Mugger to Jack, "Your money or your life!"

long pause

Mugger, "Well?"

Jack, "I'm thinking, I'm thinking,"

Shakes.602 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 10, 2006, 12:38:00 PM »

Good Old Jack Bennie, Ya Gotta Love It!!

the Ferret · « **Reply #13 on:** November 10, 2006, 03:40:00 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Shaun:

Old Jack Bennie joke - Mugger to Jack, "Your money or your life!"

long pause

Mugger, "Well?"

Jack, "I'm thinking, I'm thinking,"

I thought the answer to this was "you'll have to take my life...I'm saving my money for my old age"

Ted Fry · « **Reply #14 on:** November 11, 2006, 01:19:00 PM »

Getting back on track with a little teaser.Here is a small part of the valley we will hunt.

Traxx · « **Reply #15 on:** November 11, 2006, 01:55:00 PM »

Holy Guacamole,
Look at all that green!

Shaun · « **Reply #16 on:** November 11, 2006, 02:00:00 PM »

My point with the JB joke was that its only money. I'm thinking, I'm thinking - myself about this one. Nice time of year, beautiful part of the country, bow building and bear hunting... Hmmmmm

Ted Fry · « **Reply #17 on:** November 11, 2006, 02:30:00 PM »

A little more,

Ted Fry · « **Reply #18 on:** November 13, 2006, 02:20:00 PM »

Come on guys , I cant tell you what a great trip oportunity this is, Spring time in unit 10 is fabulous . The spring just starting to happen , mushroom hunting every day ( coral & Morells). Building bows in an old cabin far from syphilitation ( spelled correct). And hunting bears.
I have till the end of January to fill the 4 slots , if I cant do it we will turn it over to booking hunters as the rest of the spring season is booked solid. This is a dream of mine as well as Gary Haight of Weitas creek outfitters ( traditional shooter as well). I am trying to book this through Trad Gang first as I would love to see this group out there. Great chance for someone to do a day to day story as well.

Steve O · « **Reply #19 on:** November 13, 2006, 08:24:00 PM »

Ted,

What are the odds that a guy with a fair amout of mechanical aptitude, but not an artistic bone in his body could build a working bow by week's end? And are you going to have extra wood in case there are "mistakes"? I've heard there are no black flies/mosquitoes up in the Idaho Mountains in the spring--any truth to that?


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