Mastigouche Maddness: a bear hunt with Russell Outdoor Guides

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

Great story telling Mike! Sorry to hear about the low shot, take some peace in that the bear is fine. Waiting for the rest of the stories with anticipation. Thanks!

[wapiti792]

Thanks guys! Bisch I really think autopilot took over. A lot of times a look a little lower on whitetail deer as they drop some. Not quite like they do in your neck of the woods, but some. Perhaps it was not picking a spot. Either way it ended up bad.

Bobby, you are correct on the weight! Meant to say 57 pounds as that is what I was told Bear weighed at his last check up. I am so curious about that breed for not only a working dog but a family pet. He would be perfect for a family living in the middle of nowhere (us) and to work local tracks. I know they are hard to find but a Bovarian Mountain Scent Hound is one of the coolest dogs I have ever been around!

More hunters up! Stan, Brucker and John got tales to tell  

[Joeabowhunter]

Mike, great story and pics.  Sorry you didn't come home with a bear but glad you had a great hunt.  Now let me hear about this Namibia hunt you're going on...
Joe

[steadman]

Great tale as usual big fella! Sure broke my heart to get that text. I know both wounds will heal in time. A Yeti in Africa? Who'd a thunk it  

[Etter]

Awesome awesome thread!  I have a lot of experience with bears and I can tell you that they have unimaginable healing powers. I'm sure all you did was widen him up a bit.

[huntnmuleys]

dang. great story and killer hunt though.

[elkken]

Great story telling Mike, as bowhunters we all, or most of us that hunt a lot, have had I moment like this one. Your story was an instant replay of a hunt I had and it still hurts me to think about it ... your location looked truly awesome.

[Tater]

Great story, thanks for sharing with us,

  When you have been at this a while sometimes things happen, I'm sure most of us have been there, doesn't make it any easier but you're not alone,

[Etter]

Meant to say widen.

Is his bear dog a redbone?  I love some hounds!  In fact there is a lazy little walker laying next to me on the couch.

[Yellow Dog]

Mike, thanks for taking us along. Sometimes things don't work out like we plan regardless of all the preparation that goes into it. Take solace knowing that guy is out there breeding right now and maybe a little smarter as a result of the outcome. I too have fallen victim to the dreaded Bear Takedown "click" at the most inopportune time.

   

[Bobby Urban]

Etter - it is a Bavarian Mountain Blood Hound - you will have to Google it to find out what it is because there may only be about 50 standing in the US - European tracker and they are all nose but don't have the "kill anything that moves" prey drive that many of the tracker breeds have and make great lap dogs off season.  Well, except for the chewing - my Molly has eaten a lot of shoes in the few months I have had her  

[Mike Vines]

Been waiting on this story MIke.  Sorry for the loss, but I bet that bear recovered no problem.  Mother Nature has a way of healing critters up quick.

[Tradtical Commando]

Pic test run
   

-Story coming soon!

[Etter]

You can't post a picture like that without a story.......and more pictures!!!!

[Big Ed]

Great story!!

[robtattoo]

I'll join in with my own pat of the tale, presently.
Having to deal with a lot of stuff at home right now, but I'll get to it soon!

[2nocks]

Great story and hunt! It's a game of inches sometimes!

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Great Recap Mike. sorry about your Bear.  

   

[SheltonCreeker]

Mike,
Great story as always! Enjoyed. Sorry your arrow didn't go where planned but that is hunting. Take solice in a bear that will be there to chase another day!

[wapiti792]

Thanks everyone! Jerry had a great spring. I am blown away by the numbers of bears, the clean sets, and the camp in general