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Title: Heading to Manitoba part II
Post by: Iowabowhunter on January 11, 2026, 10:32:04 PM
Hey all, got lucky on a cancellation for Stickflingers this May! I'll be on stand the week of May 17th.

This will be my second time up with Ryan & crew.

I wrote about my last trip up there I had a phenomenal chance at what I believe to be a low to mid 6' chocolate color-just peeked & hit shoulder, bear was none the wiser.

Still trying for my first animal with a stick bow, unfortunately I hit my safety harness earlier this week when shooting at a doe. 

This time WILL be different, excited to get back up to Canada.

Love to chat with the other hunters that will be there, if you all see this
Title: Re: Heading to Manitoba part II
Post by: Stringwacker on January 12, 2026, 04:45:37 AM
I'm green with envy!!! (lol)

Honestly, in almost 50 years of travel, I consider Stickflingers one of the absolute best adventures I have ever went on. As you already know, the place is a bear factory with great guides and a stickbow culture.

Hopefully, you will be like me on my second trip; I killed the bear of my dreams.

Good luck!!!!!!
Title: Re: Heading to Manitoba part II
Post by: Breakfast Boy on January 12, 2026, 08:38:58 AM
I'll be up there the week after you. My first time at Stickflingers. Looking forward to it. Good luck to you!
Title: Re: Heading to Manitoba part II
Post by: Tim Finley on January 12, 2026, 11:02:13 AM
Im hunting Manitoba again this spring. I started hunting there in 1981 Manitoba is bear heaven .  I took a little vacation from bear hunting but have started again . Last year I took my grandson and he killed a nice bear with his longbow , I never seen anybody so bad with the shakes it was a lot more fun than shooting myself. Im going with T&T outfitters its only a 4 hour drive from my place .
Title: Re: Heading to Manitoba part II
Post by: smokin joe on January 12, 2026, 02:00:45 PM
I'll be there two weeks after you. I got a bear on my last trip there. This time I will be looking for a BIG one. I wish you luck up there. It is a great place. Leave a big one for me.
Title: Re: Heading to Manitoba part II
Post by: Lefty on January 13, 2026, 08:03:18 AM
Good luck on your hunt!