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I can only take the credit for the shot...I had some great friends who took me along and found this guy! :wink:

After couple nights dreaming of getting out in the sticks after a bear, the day had come. I woke to a few clouds in the sky and bright sunny breaks every so often...perfect bear weather! Jody and his daughter Brook, along with good friend Jonathan, were along for the hunt. Unfortunately, right when we were able to head out at 4pm, the water turned on...and it rained solid the entire evening. Somewhat bummed the weather wasn't seeming to cooperate, and also not being able to glass several cuts because of fog or pounding rain, we still found ourselves out there most importantly, but we were also still glassing with every opportunity. With a two year old in tow to keep us entertained, we were having fun.

At about 630, I had (literally) no more than spoke the words, "I'm not sure bears like this weather any more than we do..." when Jody says, "Dude, I thinks there's a bear right there!" Sure enough, the binocs confirmed...on the far side of the cut was a black spot working its way out. With the rain still hammering us, John and I kicked into killing mode...no video camera, no packs...just binocs, a range finder and rifle! Some 20 minutes later we had snuck some 150 yards to a perfect setup. He was 220 yards away...the first shot was a good hit from what we could tell as the bear whirled and ran, a second shot on the move was uncertain, but as the bear slowed to a stop, the third shot put him down for good. It still amazes me how quickly a hunt can go from a rainy day with no game to a tag being punched...it only takes a second.

Rain or shine, blood or no blood, God blessed every part of our trip in so many ways and I'm grateful for friend's who share the same passion for His creation.

Here are some video stills after packing it to the top of the ridge...

Jonathan and I...

Jonathan handled the load most of the way...

Brook's not sure she wants to touch it...

But I was able to get a high-5 out of her! :wink:

And lastly, back in town the bear made it's transition from truck to trunk as I was on my way home from a business trip when this hunting "detour" took place.

 

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well done what did you shoot it with?

Awesome! Great job man, is that a remington 710? I just picked one up.

Thanks all! That is a 710 .270...using good ol' core lokts!

 

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Good job bud you did not waist any time on that one! Looks like you had a late night as well!!!:applause::applause::applause:

Yep, it was a late night :wink:...couldn't sleep knowing there was a bear in my garage, so I stayed up to post the pics! :wink:

 

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"...good friend Jonathan..."

Good friend indeed...when you need a pack mule that is! I've conditioned him well packing out all of my elk. One of the benefits of my office job..."gee Jonathan, I'm really out of shape...why don't YOU take the hams..."

Nice work boyz.

No comment.

He's the world's strongest man from what I hear...and now have seen! :wink:

 

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*thread officially hijacked* (sorry JEFFDUNN)

Speaking of out of state...getting some spots dialed up here Jody (and Johnny-the-pack-mule)...need to catch up soon on some scouting reports. (All other hunters, ignore this transmission - the wolves have eaten ALL of the deer and elk in N. Idaho).

*And now back to your regularly scheduled brag post*

Apology accepted. :wink: Hijacks are acceptable, they keep the thread near the top!

 

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Congrats Jeff on making a good shot. Brook was very impressed with the shooting abilitiy of JEFFDUNN!!!

I just went home for lunch and Brook asked, "Daddy are we going to get another bear tonight?" I love it when a plan comes together Not bad for two!

She won't wanna go without "jeffdunn" though! :wink: I just hope she never finds out my last name! Okay...leaving now, pics to you in an hour...

 

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nice bear what did he weigh

is that arnold packing the bear or is it a small bear i thought bears were big 300+ or are they small this time of the year cause they havnt got berrys and stuff to fatten up on yet

It was maybe 150...but they can put on 100 more lbs by fall. Spring bears are smaller. It measured 5 ft exactly from nose to tail.

There are bigger bears in the woods, but as GWH put it, I'm part of the "cervid enhancement team". :wink:

 

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yeah buddy!!!!....OMG i cant believe you use a .270 for hunting bear that is way to small of a caliber:wink: good job!!!

I'm not sure, but I think maaaaybe you're being sarcastic? :wink:

For the rest of you lol...25-06 or .270 will kill any black bear with a good shot. And while my bullets aren't condusive to long range accuracy, we all know remington core lokts blow stuff UP.

By the way...Jod, John...after skinning that bear I found 3 holes...first shot center punched him right through the boiler room but hit no bone, 2nd shot on the move entered the top of his pelvis a little far back, and the third was right on top of his left shoulder headed right down through his chest and may have clipped backbone, hence, why that one dropped him. He wasn't going far though.

 

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Actually, Jeff, Jonathan, and Jody are 6'8", 7'1", and 6'10" respectively. And the bear weighed 325# dressed. The rain just makes it look smaller.

lol!
I was thinkin' 400, but whatever. :wink:

I am 6'5" though, so don't let the pics of the bear on my shoulders fool ya!

 

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good job....so jody...when we gonna get a report on your bear huntin adventures?

This was a report from his bear hunting adventures! :wink:

 

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From my experience, Jeff coulda rolled him with one shot if he'd have shot him with a basketball!

I dunno...you remember how many "warm up shots" I needed that first game! lol!