I could not believe I missed.......but it turned out OK!

[LB_hntr]

One of the best hunting stories I have heard in a long time!
An experience that will be with you forever. Great job and congrats on a beautiful bear and the amazing experience.

[Walt Francis]

Bisch,
Congratulations!  Thanks for taking the time to share your adventure.

[KSshrewman]

Holy crap. I've never been bear hunting.  Just booked one for 2016.  Now......I'm not sure what to think.  Sounds scary, crazy, fun, nuts and very special. Congrats on the hunt!    

[Pat B.]

Great hunt Bisch!!!

[ozy clint]

way to go mate! well done.

[Jwilliam]

Congrats Bisch !!!    


Bill

[Bill Turner]

I wish I could have been there to see the expression on your face when that bear got into the tree with you. That is a little to close for comfort. Great story. Thanks for sharing.  

[Hopewell Tom]

Good one, Bisch.
Way to go!

[Joeabowhunter]

Congratulations Bisch on your first bear.  Isn't it amazing how fast they can be up a tree.  I'm usually praying, "don't pick my tree, don't pick my tree..."

[BDann]

Congrats on the bear!!!!  That is one incredible story.

[Caddo]

Congrats Bisch! Man, That'll get your heart started, won't it? Didn't take it long to get up that tree, did it?

LD

[NittanyRider]

What a story... thanks for all the details!!  

Question: why didn't you hit him with the pepper spray when he was on his way up the tree??  I don't think I could have remained that calm with a bear that close, and I KNOW I wouldn't have been able to pull it all together and put an arrow in him when he climbed down out of that tree. Unbelievable!

You must be one cool customer, Bisch!

Originally posted by NittanyRider:
What a story... thanks for all the details!!  

Question: why didn't you hit him with the pepper spray when he was on his way up the tree??  I don't think I could have remained that calm with a bear that close, and I KNOW I wouldn't have been able to pull it all together and put an arrow in him when he climbed down out of that tree. Unbelievable!

You must be one cool customer, Bisch!

I got schooled on what was an aggressive bear and what was not an aggressive bear by the outfitter. The bear that climbed my tree was not after me, but rather was running from the sow who was chasing him. He went up the backside of the tree, and while very unnerving as it was happening, I never felt like he was going to get me. I was praying that he did not come around on my side or try to swat at me, and I was as stretched away from the tree as far as the harness tether would allow, but I never really felt threatened!

I think I was actually more scared when he was playing with the bow rope because I was not sure for a few minutes if he was going to pull the stand out of the tree or not!

Bisch

Originally posted by Caddo:
Congrats Bisch! Man, That'll get your heart started, won't it? Didn't take it long to get up that tree, did it?

LD

Those big ole critters can climb trees faster than a cat!!!!!

Bisch

[Homebru]

Not sure about you Bisch, but I think I need to go change my shorts.  HOLY COW!  I'll be sure to NOT let my wife read this thread.  Congratulations!
homebru

[Caughtandhobble]

Way to go Brother!      

[Ryan Sanpei]

Awesome Bisch!!! Congrats!!!            

[Iowabowhunter]

Awesome!!!!!

[Izzy]

Very cool hunt and congrats on your bear.

[Fattony77]

Bisch, you are a machine! Way to go, and congrats! What a great story!