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Title: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Tom Phillips on January 15, 2009, 02:36:00 PM
Happy New Year. Just putting word out that there are still a few openings for Trad G.Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT in Quebec,Canada 2009'
 June 13-20 ...2 Openings (Barry Wensel in camp)
 June 20-27 ...2 Openings
Groups will be leaving from my house in Peru,Ma the evening BEFORE hunts start.
Feel free to PM,Email or phone me 413-655-2505

It is 1st come 1st serve for openings.

          Tom
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 15, 2009, 04:27:00 PM
Sign my up for both weeks will ya.I would not miss this for the world brother.Paul in a ground blind and all.Bring your fishing gear too.Them big eye's was mighty good eaten.bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Gatekeeper on January 15, 2009, 04:46:00 PM
I thought Barry was signed up for the second hunt 20-27th. He must of changed dates.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Tom Phillips on January 15, 2009, 05:30:00 PM
Barry has been booked for 1st week. I have already been collecting bait and grease...........
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: PV on January 15, 2009, 05:49:00 PM
Be happy to bring another chair for you bd.
this is gonna be good.....

Sorry we missed connections on the cake Tom. I'll be back driving in a week or so and I'll take a run up and see if it's still available.
Should be.
Are you getting your magazine from the MBA?(if not let me know)
there'll be a story about bear quest next month.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 15, 2009, 06:00:00 PM
Man Paul I don't know if you could hang for 8 hours in a ground blind with the bowdoc waaaahooo...bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: PV on January 15, 2009, 07:20:00 PM
Might cut into my nap time  :)
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: RRock on January 15, 2009, 08:00:00 PM
I'm one of the guys that had to back out on the 2nd week, with work down to 3 days a week just couldn't see how I could make it happen. If you can do it, sign up you'll not regret it. Super camp and a great bunch of people to swap lies with. Along with all that, you just might see a bear two.
Hey Tom, about 19-1/4 unofficial (from the Taxidermist) inches, will know for sure the end of the month.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Nakohe on January 15, 2009, 08:01:00 PM
pm'd you Tom
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Tom Phillips on January 15, 2009, 08:37:00 PM
RROCK beauty of a Bear,   Congrads !! Hope work gets better for you.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Whip on January 15, 2009, 08:41:00 PM
This hunt makes two of my "Best of the Best" lists:
Best Trad Gang group hunt
Best bear hunt - anywhere!

Sure will miss being a part of it this year, but for those that have never done something like this - DO IT!  You WILL NOT regret it!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Tom Phillips on January 15, 2009, 10:09:00 PM
I started picking up Sweets,Grease & 5 Gallon buckets already !!!! Only 5 months to go !!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Curveman on January 15, 2009, 11:16:00 PM
It's truly a GREAT hunt and an even better group of guys! EVERYONE has had shot opportunities and Tommy and his crew work their arse off to ensure everyone gets what they need! This year will be my 4th trip in a row, God willing!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 16, 2009, 07:39:00 AM
Wow Matt old 3 legs was a big one huh ? I will miss the guy's that will not be able to return this spring and looking forward to meeting the new ones.
This is the best bear hunt going bar none.Super good people incredable fishing really good time.Yes as Rr mentioned even bears roam the woods there.If you check his post you will see his bear from last year will very likely make book at around 19 1/4" 250#.Plus it only had 3 legs.If it would have had all 4 legs like a really normal bear it would have weighted 300#..bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Tom Phillips on January 16, 2009, 03:51:00 PM
I was thinking I should bring some arial targets for BQIII we could shoot at over the river then retrieve arrows with boat !!!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: PV on January 16, 2009, 04:44:00 PM
Congratulations again Matt.Sorry to hear you can't make it. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/Shortbldtr/Trad%20Gang/IMG_0009.jpg) A pic of your "pumpkinhead"
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 16, 2009, 04:46:00 PM
I want to bring rod and reel to do a little fishing too.Ya know I may also if its OK with you ship my 1959 Kodiak and my 1959 Bill Sweetland forgewoods to your place ahead of time.I thought it only fitting to take the old girl hunting on her 50th birthday.Where's Doc ??? bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: meathead on January 16, 2009, 05:01:00 PM
I'm bringing rod and reel too.  I'll run boat for ya bodoc.  Nate
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 16, 2009, 05:28:00 PM
Your on brother...lets have a fishing derby.You and me againest the whole camp.What da ya say ? bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: meathead on January 16, 2009, 05:59:00 PM
Sounds good.  If you want I can sneak a bag of fillets into camp just to make sure we come out on top. Nate
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: RRock on January 16, 2009, 06:44:00 PM
Ya Paul, I'm disappointed that I'm not making the hunt. Got a dozen tapered POC shafts that where gonna be made up special for the hunt and the PV "Bear Quest II" bow, it was gonna make the trip also. The mount of "Stubby" is supposed to be done the end of the month. Can't wait to get him back.

You folks are gonna have a great time again this year!!!!!

Hey Nate, hows it going?
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: meathead on January 16, 2009, 08:19:00 PM
Going good Matt.  Just enjoying the cool weather.  11 below this morning. Just wish we could get some snow with it.  I guess I'm going to have to buy a plane ticket this year if you aren't able to go.  I don't think I want to make that ride alone.  The dogs aren't going to like stubby.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: PV on January 16, 2009, 08:23:00 PM
Looking forward to the pic's when you get "Stubby" home!!!

What did you end up with for an arrow?
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: PV on January 16, 2009, 08:29:00 PM
-11 Thats cold Nate. We're at a balmy +4
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Fletcher on January 16, 2009, 08:52:00 PM
Go ahead and drive, Meathead.  I drove it last year from Springfield, IL, with a stop in NJ both ways.    :D
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: meathead on January 16, 2009, 09:19:00 PM
Matt and I drove it last year and it wasn't to bad, but I think I may be able to fly cheaper than drive on my own.  

Paul that +4 does sound balmy.  You've probably got snow there.  I've got maybe an inch at the house and none down at our farm.  At least on the frozen ground I can drive the jeep closer to the treestands I need to pull.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Tom Phillips on January 17, 2009, 11:28:00 AM
Hey guys was wondering if anyone got a picture that I took of Matt's Bear where I found it laying on the rocky incline  ?? I deleted it by mistake I guess and did not get a pic for me or Matt !! I need one and so does Matt !
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: tippit on January 17, 2009, 02:47:00 PM
Hey Matt,  Did you get a start on makin' a knife with Stubby's broken bone?  This spring with bowdoc the "bladesmith", I'm goin' to have a hard time coming away with any unique knife handle bones  :)   Doc
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 18, 2009, 05:35:00 AM
Tom I did not take any pics that night we recoverd Matt's bear.The only other one would have been Eric.Maybe he has a copy ?
Doc I was thinking about driveing out this year so I could haul all the leg bones back to my place...bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: RRock on January 18, 2009, 02:24:00 PM
Doc, I wouldn't even know where to begin in making a knife. However, I have been reading the knife building forum trying to get things figured out. Theres an old Maple tree on the back of my place that the last two winters have not been very kind to. This spring I'm gonna wander back there and see if I might find some nice burl out of limb crotch. I've hunted around that tree for 30 years, might make some nice scales for the Bear Quest II knife.

Paul, I've got some 50-54# shafts for the bow. Think they will work?
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: PV on January 18, 2009, 02:52:00 PM
Might be a bit heavy Matt although I used 60-65# tapered with no problems with a 145gr.FP. I think the guys that were shooting the bow at the Quest found 45-50# to fly well so you should be close. Although I paper and bare shaft tune the quickest way I've found to see if I'm in the ballpark is to try one with a broadhead full lenght or as long as they are now and see what happens. You can always sand them a bit to bring down the spine if needed.Keep my posted.Love to see some pic's when you get her tuned
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 18, 2009, 04:17:00 PM
Matt Doc Springer and myself were shooting those Grizzly sticks out of it in Que'bec.I think those are 60-65 they shot great.I also think those had 165 grain tips mounted which may have taken the spine down nearer to 50-ish..great shooting bow PV...bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on January 18, 2009, 04:36:00 PM
D. I am not positive but I think Grizzly Stiks are 50#-80# I know that seems wierd but I think its because they are graphite. I chose them over Sitka's because I figured I could use them with my DH (55#) and my Griz (64#)
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 19, 2009, 11:50:00 AM
You might be right on that one Mike they may have been heavier spined.They seemed to shoot good out of PV's long bow or PV long bow shot them good...bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 20, 2009, 09:03:00 PM
Hey Nate you got any of them there bigeye jigs ? we can buy some leaches up at the camp but I'am not certin what type jigs to bring..
Brent you gonna make it back to Que'bec this spring...I know you got some of the correct jigs...bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: IndianaBowman on January 20, 2009, 09:27:00 PM
Tom, if any spaces still open let me know. My 16 year old and I might be interested?
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: meathead on January 20, 2009, 11:31:00 PM
Hey Bowdoc I'll bring a wide assortment.  We'll eat fish one way or another. Nate
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 21, 2009, 08:09:00 AM
My kids got me a Rapula eletric AC DC fillet knife for fathers day last year.If were going to do some bigeyeing I will pack the new knife along.Makes short work of lots of fish.
Once again I will try and cut a deal on a 50# box of #1 giant king crab leggs for the feast one night.Last year the price of 50# of #1 king leggs and claws was almost the price of a good bear hunt.bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Tom Phillips on January 22, 2009, 08:37:00 AM
I responded to a number of PM's & emails about openings in the last 3 days so could be ........
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: tippit on January 22, 2009, 09:11:00 AM
bowdoc, I thought you were makin' knives?  Now you've gone an added electricity to 'em  :eek:  You never cease to amaze me  ;)  Doc
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 22, 2009, 12:15:00 PM
Yap Doc ever since I got hit in the head these new idea's just keep poping up like electric knives who'ed a thunk huh?
Hey what's say you stay in Que'bec the whole two weeks with us this spring.You ai'nt got nothing to do anyhow.We can get some fishing time in that way.Those walleye was way to good of eating last year to pass that stuff up.Come on Doc what da ya says ? I got some great new jokes and dance moves I want to teach you..bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Whip on January 22, 2009, 01:03:00 PM
Come on Jeff, ya' gotta keep up with the times!  You going to make yours battery operated, or will a guy need an extension cord?
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: meathead on January 22, 2009, 04:58:00 PM
Hey now Jeff instead of a paracord handle you could make a knife with an extention cord handle.  Then you will be right up there with Bowdoc.  Nate
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 22, 2009, 06:47:00 PM
Dude's mine has a 20 foot cord...and yeah you guessed it she's AC-DC baby just the way the bowdoc likes em..bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Barry Wensel on January 23, 2009, 04:35:00 PM
Tom: I cannot believe you still have any slots open for these bear hunts. For all you guys who are even remotely thinking of attending... don't hesitate for a second. This is THE best deal on a quality bear hunt and camp there is. EVERYTHING is included in the price including N/R bear licenses and even gas from the U.S. border up and back. The complete hunt; boats/motors; lodging, and meals by "The Real" Bowdoc (if he's the real one.. I don't ever want to meet the unreal one!) I do sport shows all the time and talk with guys who have been on multiple bear hunts who have yet to see a bear. I really feel bad for them. Then an opportunity like this comes along and they let it slip through their gingers. The year before last I passed up eighteen DIFFERENT bears at under 10 yds. in six days. I don't think there's ever been a guy on this hunt who hasn't had multiple bears under 10 yards. Never. If you want a bear with your stickbow.. this is the hunt. This is not a sales pitch.. it's just fact. Hope to see you there. BW
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: NightHawk on January 23, 2009, 04:44:00 PM
what's the cost?
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Larry247 on January 23, 2009, 05:57:00 PM
I've been lookin for my papers in the mail.

I'm sure its going to be a good hunt!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 23, 2009, 06:19:00 PM
Uncle Barry is not kidding guy's this is a great hunt and yes you may even see a bear or two.Its not uncommon to see 5-10 even 20 per week sometimes.
Tom sets up the stands with traditional archers in mind.They are all good clear shooting lanes.Its just a great time.
Yap I'll be there both weeks cooking washing dishes singing danceing telling jokes oh yeah and skinning bears just like always.bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Shawn Leonard on January 23, 2009, 09:23:00 PM
This will be my first bear hunt and I cannot wait. I was hoping to spear one, but I guess that can wait!  :bigsmyl:  Shawn
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: IndianaBowman on January 23, 2009, 09:44:00 PM
Shawn, what week you hunting?
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Tom Phillips on January 24, 2009, 07:51:00 AM
Shaun is down for the 1st week.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 24, 2009, 10:05:00 AM
Whoops now Tom we may have Shaun and Shawn joining in this spring.Shaun from the collecters forum and Shawn from the main forum I call them...dang I better shut up.I'am not sure now...At any rate I'll be there.This is gonna get goooooood.....bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Tom Phillips on January 24, 2009, 08:35:00 PM
Bowdoc how you doin on securing some Crab & Halibut & maybe Salmon for BQIII ?
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on January 24, 2009, 09:29:00 PM
D. If you come down to my house and show me how to catch a steelie, I would let you bring whatever you catch to BQIII....
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: robtattoo on January 25, 2009, 06:31:00 AM
TTT

Firstest bear hunt for me too! Can't wait 'til June!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 25, 2009, 09:07:00 AM
SSB soon as my kid get's a day off we are thinking that.
Oh yeah Tom I spoke with Ron yestreday he's got the boy's working on the king crab and halibut.
Rob you'll have a great time there's always plenty to do.The hunting is good fishing is good food is OK real good time.bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Greyfox54 on January 25, 2009, 02:09:00 PM
Bowdoc , Don't lie now , The food is great! Going to miss you guys this year, as I told Tom the dates conflict with my St. Jude's hunt in Austrailia . I tried real hard to make it work but regrettably not this year . Without a doubt the best bear hunt you could ever ask for and with a great bunch of guys to boot , doesn't get any better , Hopefully I'm in for 2010 , Fred
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 25, 2009, 03:48:00 PM
Hey Fred I'll miss you alot my friend we sure had a blast tracking together.OK maybe 2010 then...bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Curveman on January 25, 2009, 09:17:00 PM
I'll miss you too buddy, good luck in Australia!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 26, 2009, 09:58:00 AM
I'am not going to Australia....bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Curveman on January 26, 2009, 10:55:00 AM
No, YOU'RE going to Alaska next year bowdoc!  :thumbsup:      Again: I will miss you in Quebec too FRED!    :archer:
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Grant Young on January 26, 2009, 11:23:00 AM
No one has said one thing about this hunt that is an exageration. Best of everything-too good to tell about without appearing to be stretching it. My second trip and looking forward to more. We'll miss you Fred-good luck down under. See everybody in LaTuque...Grant
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 26, 2009, 02:38:00 PM
One of these years we'll be makeing that trip for sure.I would also like to make the pig-gig one time with you boy's.
I'am thinking two week in La Tuque with you guy's is about all I can handle in one year....bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 26, 2009, 07:40:00 PM
Tom I found the pic of Matt's bear the night of recovery...bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 27, 2009, 06:56:00 PM
here it is Matt and old stumpie..bd (http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/bowdocsarchery/mat001.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: bowless on January 27, 2009, 07:47:00 PM
Cost?  This sounds like a blast!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: IndianaBowman on January 27, 2009, 07:51:00 PM
That bear of Matt's is a hog!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 27, 2009, 08:00:00 PM
Matts bear came in at 250# and it only had 3 leggs...bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: meathead on January 27, 2009, 08:16:00 PM
Matt was just showing some mercy and putting that poor crippled bear out of his misery.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: IndianaBowman on January 27, 2009, 08:21:00 PM
I wonder what it would've weighed with 4 legs? : )
What the skull measure out at?
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: meathead on January 27, 2009, 08:25:00 PM
I think Matt said he is 19 1/4.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 27, 2009, 09:18:00 PM
I know it was 19 plus on the skull measurment..That was an old boy there thats for sure his teeth were broken off plus he had scares all over his face from fighting eather one could fit that discreption Matt or Stumpie I guess...bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Shawn Leonard on January 27, 2009, 09:24:00 PM
Ya got me even more pumped now!! Cannot wait to meet you guys!! I have my set up all ready, should I bring a back up bow? Shawn
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Jeff Strubberg on January 27, 2009, 09:43:00 PM
Bah, way too many things going on in June already, dangit.  Would love to make this hunt.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Tom Phillips on January 27, 2009, 10:50:00 PM
Shawn, you can bring a backup bow,but there will be plenty there !!!!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Schultzy on January 28, 2009, 12:35:00 AM
Bear hunting Is some of the best hunting there Is!! For all of you that are going on this hunt I wish you all the best of luck!! :thumbsup:   Sounds like It's going to be a blast!!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: RRock on January 28, 2009, 09:59:00 AM
Bowdoc, Why thats nicest thing you ever said about me. Thanks for posting that picture. Now, there's probably a way to copy that picture and print it off, but I'm not smart enough to figure it out. Can I talk you out of a copy of it?
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 28, 2009, 10:14:00 AM
Well thank you Matt your a swell guy and we'll all miss you this spring..That pic I loaded is a pic of a pic and I did not take a good pic of it.
Its one Tom took the night we recoverd the stumpster he mailed them to me.We could email him and see if he has the negitive still to make a copy.He may even be reading this right now...If he don't have the neg I would be happy to send you my copy.
Shawn as Tom mentioned you can bring a back up if you like but there's always plenty of bows there from old models to new models and everything inbetween..bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: tippit on January 28, 2009, 11:46:00 AM
Shawn, A couple of years ago before Bear Quest Traditional, Brian Vincent gave up his compound and used my Griffin to take a bear.  The LDB bow also did double duty on two bears for Allen & myself.  That event posted on Trad Gang was one of the big reasons for the birth of Bear Quest  :)   Doc
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Shawn Leonard on January 28, 2009, 05:08:00 PM
That is fine, I would love to kill a bear with someone elses bow.  I am ready now and it is a long ways off! Shawn
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Matty on January 28, 2009, 10:11:00 PM
Well it looks like i'm official for week 1.  I'm really looking forward to this as my first bear hunt... First group hunt, First time in Canada, and of course meeting all of you.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Curveman on January 29, 2009, 06:18:00 AM
Welcome Matty! You are going to have an experience you won't forget just meeting bowdoc!     :biglaugh:    This is my fourth year in a row going with these guys and I wouldn't miss it! I'm in for first week too. I look forward to sharing a camp with you.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Tom Phillips on January 29, 2009, 08:22:00 AM
Matty,
You will have a great time !!!!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Jeff Strubberg on January 29, 2009, 09:50:00 AM
Tom,

The check is in the mail.  See you folks on the 12th!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 29, 2009, 10:53:00 AM
oh yeah I'am in for both weeks again plus an extra day or so to help Tom pack the truck and trailer for the trip..and Shawn its OK to be ready already.I still got the same items packed from last year ready to go this year.Well I did wash my socks.bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Grant Young on January 29, 2009, 11:56:00 AM
Matty- It'll be great to meet you; this is a hunt you'll never regret. Tom- I just started to have my tax return forwarded to you but figured you might have trouble cashing it,lol. For those who haven't been in Tom Phillip's camp, you are in for a great time. I started looking forward to this year about thirty seconds after we left camp.                                 Grant
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Grant Young on January 29, 2009, 11:58:00 AM
BTW Tom- what is the current line-up for week one?                                      Grant
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: capehunter1 on January 29, 2009, 01:42:00 PM
Hi guys!

I will be there during week one too. I really look forward to this hunt and meeting all of you. Sounds like a great time.

Monte
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: fatman on January 29, 2009, 02:37:00 PM
Tom, while you're at it, please give the week 2 roster

thanks

Kevin
 :thumbsup:    :campfire:    :archer:
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 30, 2009, 05:47:00 PM
Matt did you get ahold of Tom for the pic ? bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Shawn Leonard on January 30, 2009, 06:59:00 PM
bd, hope ya washed the skivies too!! Or is it better to smell bad so the bears think their is something ripe at the bait!! I may have a new stick to bring, we will see. Shawn
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: RRock on January 30, 2009, 07:42:00 PM
Hey bd, yes I did. Thanks. That will be a great picture to hang on the wall with the Stub.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on January 31, 2009, 11:01:00 AM
heck no Shawn I burned those the last day.You won't have to worry about the human smell as Tom's stink baits will mask any human oder that you could think of.That crap is made of fish guts that have been stored in buckets with the lid on in the sun for oh bouts 6 months..That home brew will cover any smells and knock your sock right off in the process..
Glad you got the pic Matt I will sure miss you this spring...bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Matty on February 01, 2009, 04:50:00 PM
SO... I'm having a dilemma on which bow to bring. What are you guys planning to bring? lets hear some setups..
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on February 01, 2009, 05:51:00 PM
1959 Bear Kodiak 1959 bear razorhead 1959 Bill Sweetland forgewood arrow.bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Shawn Leonard on February 01, 2009, 06:18:00 PM
I will be bringing my RER Arroyo 54"s and 54#s at my 28.5" draw. Shooting a heritage 150 with 175 up front, total arrow weight 515 grains. My other set-up will be a Centaur 58" same specs and cedarsmith shafts with 160 grain snuffers, total weight 600 grains. I may just bring the RER and when Don kills his bear, shoot his if he will let me!!
  :bigsmyl:    Shawn
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Curveman on February 01, 2009, 06:26:00 PM
Border Longbow: Griffon GL. 64" 62#@27
Border Recurve: Black Douglas Swift 60" 61#@28
GT's with Wensel Woodmen's 540gr all the weight up front.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on February 01, 2009, 07:13:00 PM
I think there may be two others also shooting 1959 Kodiaks this spring.Be kind of neat to hunt with a 50 year old bow for its birthday..bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: meathead on February 01, 2009, 09:58:00 PM
I'll have a recurve of my own making and a silvertip.  My bow will just be going on its first birthday.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: tippit on February 01, 2009, 10:44:00 PM
Not sure this year, kinda accomplished my goals the last three years by harvesting three nice  bears with the LDB bow, my own osage selfbow/knife river stone head, and last year with Eric's beautiful hickory selfbow/tippit forged head.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Bear%20Hunt/BearHunt2006-10.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/1st%20Annual%20Quebec%20Bear%20Quest/QuebecBearQuest07042-1.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Quebec%20Quest%2008/QuebecQuest-BeerBlade010.jpg)    

Guess it's going to be either really primative or have wheels  :scared:  Just kiddin'...Doc
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: PV on February 02, 2009, 12:40:00 AM
A tippet forged broadhead on a beman 500. Undecided on the bow . Probably hasn't been built yet.
Now if I could just talk him out of that sweet little caper with the beverage opener........
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: robtattoo on February 02, 2009, 06:46:00 AM
Hmmmmmm....Probably my Kanati 58" 63#@30" shooting Beeman MFX 340 with 300gn upfront. Total weight 660gn

Also I'll be trying really hard to get at a bear with my Shaun Webb selfbow (72#@30") and a Woody Blackwell 300gn stone point.

Or one of the Morrisons...

Or the Shrewesque...

Or the Miami Valley...

Or my Horne...

Hmmmmmmmm

:biglaugh: !
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Shaun on February 02, 2009, 10:04:00 AM
I believe I will be on the '59 Kodiak bandwagon with Forgewoods and greenies, though its a long way off and things change. It will be an old Bear stick of some kind.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: PV on February 02, 2009, 04:00:00 PM
1st week Shaun?
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: drewsbow on February 02, 2009, 08:18:00 PM
Well I'm going to be the guy with the wimpy 42# Abbott or 42# whisperstick , both drawn to 30 " so close to 50# at that draw. Beman ics energy with 400 up front. Either woodsmans on steel or 100 gr snuffers on steel . Total weight of 660 gr still tweaking things a little but should be close. Drew
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Shaun on February 02, 2009, 08:23:00 PM
Paul, week 1. It will be swell to share camp again.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: PV on February 02, 2009, 08:47:00 PM
Looking forward to it Shaun!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: tippit on February 02, 2009, 09:56:00 PM
Hummm...might have to figure out some new swap tricks.  Might be fun to try for a Big Blackie with a PV bow   :D
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on February 03, 2009, 08:42:00 AM
Oh boy this is gonna get good.bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: PV on February 03, 2009, 12:27:00 PM
Like to see you take one with a PV bow Doc
Might be able to (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/Shortbldtr/IMG_0268.jpg) find you something.....

Building a donation bow for the MBA (midddle two)thats your # and has the rest on the off side.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Tom Phillips on February 03, 2009, 12:32:00 PM
Drewsbow,
Any of those setups will be plenty !!!!!!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: drewsbow on February 03, 2009, 06:47:00 PM
Tom : I put arrows through two doe this season , complete passthrough . I was only shooting 300 up front then . I really like the lighter bows now and have confidence in them   :thumbsup:  Drew
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on February 04, 2009, 08:38:00 AM
Drew I've taken 2 bears the last 2 years in Que'bec with a 50# Bear take down.Both were pass through's one bear went about 20 yards and my bear last year was only 13 paces from my stand.I think 50# is plenty for black bears.A well placed shot is the trick to short blood trails...bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Matty on February 05, 2009, 01:04:00 AM
I might have to jump on this band waggon, I have My Dads 1969 Ben Pearson  which has never laid down an animal,  50#  but I think Pulls 48  anymore... You kids think this is sufficient? I Can Load up a sitka come clode o 600 gr With a good Head. Deadly?? Gimme your houghts Otherwise I'm bringing my Pronghorn 55# or my New A&H acs #50
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: tippit on February 05, 2009, 06:15:00 AM
Ya know Paul...there are more of these where this one came from  ;)  Doc

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/PigGigTecateSkinner006.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: PV on February 05, 2009, 07:25:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by the real bowdoc:
Oh boy this is gonna get good.bd
:)    :)    :)
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: PV on February 05, 2009, 07:33:00 AM
Any of them will be just fine Matty.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Whip on February 05, 2009, 07:41:00 AM
Paul and Jeff - I could see that trade coming from 1,000 miles away!    :bigsmyl:

Matty, that bow would be plenty good medicine for bears.  Good shot placement and you wouldn't have any trouble at all.  BQ is a great place to use special bows you might not otherwise feel comfortable trying because the shots are so close and well controlled.  It would be really cool to take a bear with your Dad's old bow  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: PV on February 05, 2009, 08:44:00 AM
Could be Whip.   ;)  Glad to hear the K-zoo went well.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Jeff Strubberg on February 05, 2009, 02:59:00 PM
Doc, you ever come up with any gear you want in trade for that slim lovely you had wth you in Texas?   ;)
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Tom Phillips on February 06, 2009, 12:48:00 PM
Well boys before we know it Spring will be here !! Heading out for Pig-Gig tommorow will give update of BQIII when I get back.

                  Stay warm
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: tippit on February 06, 2009, 01:21:00 PM
Jeff, I still haven't finished those two long blades.  We'll have to work something out...Doc
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on February 23, 2009, 05:41:00 PM
Now that the weather is somewhat better here.I was doing a little getting ready for BQ-3 this spring.Its a great time of the year to start praticeing up for your shot at that black bear in LaTuque this spring.
This morning I was praticeing
a little shooting at my bear target from 3-4 feet away.I'll move closer tomorrow...bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Curveman on February 23, 2009, 05:54:00 PM
Can't wait to see ya bd!  I swear that bowl you and I hunted was that close! That was an exhilarating hunt right there and that bruiser sure did warm yer feet!      :scared:    Tommy says he's already stored a bunch of sweets and it won't be but a few months before we be there!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on February 24, 2009, 10:55:00 AM
Oh yes Steve thats a great stand right there and may be my favorite.It gets you kind of up close and personal with them.Tom said he's been collecting bait and supplies already.I'am amped and can't hardly wait.See ya soon bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: robtattoo on February 24, 2009, 11:08:00 AM
3 to 4 FEET!!!  :eek:

My arrows won't even clear the bow!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Curveman on February 24, 2009, 11:34:00 AM
Yeah, and the treestand is kind of sunk down which is why we call it the bowl. I had one bruiser stand up last year and he was up past my head! There's usually no competition for that stand and bd was kind enough to suggest it for me. When I first sat there though I had doubts about his true intentions for me!     :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Curveman on February 24, 2009, 11:44:00 AM
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on February 25, 2009, 02:47:00 PM
Rob those are the long shots Steve and I were talking about.On the really short shoots ? you have to draw your bow and let the bear pass by first...bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: robtattoo on February 25, 2009, 02:51:00 PM
Hee hee hee!!  :D  Looking forward to it more & more by the day!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: 2treks on February 25, 2009, 03:39:00 PM
I,m looking hard, anybody have the price and other info? I am getting pumped just reading about it. Chuck
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Grant Young on February 25, 2009, 04:01:00 PM
Two Tracks- PM Tom Phillips for details. I don't know how many slots are open and your total expense will depend on whether you fly or drive. I can tell you its a great value as this is my second year. Tom and his crew do a first rate job and like other Tradgang hunts, you won't find a real "problem child" in the bunch. I'm afraid to try to quote costs without the numbers in front of me but I promise, its a great deal!!
                                   Grant
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Jeff Strubberg on February 25, 2009, 04:07:00 PM
Rob,

Which week are you hunting, first or second?

Tippit, come up with a piece of gear you're missing.  I needs a good knife to skin out a 'bar' with.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: 2treks on February 25, 2009, 04:10:00 PM
I just did, I hope I can get some info before it fills. I would like week one, With mr.webb and the two rednecks.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Shawn Leonard on February 25, 2009, 06:23:00 PM
Two Tracks, I am almost positive that the hunt is filled. Tom was at my hunt this weekend and I believe it was filled! Great hunt from what I hear and I am sure it will be. Shawn
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on February 26, 2009, 06:22:00 PM
Yes you will have to contact Tom.I spoke with him this morning and I thought he said week one was full...
Rob keep praticing those 2-3 foot shoots..things should be fine...bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Shawn Leonard on February 26, 2009, 06:25:00 PM
2-3 ft. I am gonna sharpen my limb tips and spear me one!! Shawn
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Stone Knife on February 26, 2009, 08:05:00 PM
Shawn some how I could see you doing just that   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on February 27, 2009, 09:33:00 AM
Hey Shawn you know how some of these fellows have been stabbing the hogs with a long bladed knife while a couple dogs keep the hog busy ?
OK scratch the dogs off the list and just bring a good strong long bladed knife with you.I'll show you some real fun...we don't need no stinken dogs.bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Fletcher on March 01, 2009, 04:14:00 PM
I thought some of you guys might like to see what you are in for.  This is the skull from my BQII bear; he measures 18 6/16.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Fletcher610/P3010032.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Fletcher610/P3010022.jpg)

Tom, do you have a picture for the wall in the store in LaTuque?
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Shawn Leonard on March 01, 2009, 05:53:00 PM
BD, now that is what I am talking about. I may be bringing an old Kodiak as my back up bow. i have a arrow and broadhead all tuned up for it!! I am still thinking if the knife thing doesn't work going with a 600 grain tapered cedar with a big ol' 160 grain Snuffer on the business end!! Flect, great skull there, that would be a dream come true for me!! How much did your bear weigh? Shawn
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: meathead on March 01, 2009, 06:31:00 PM
Thats nice work on that skull Fletcher.  Very nice.
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: robtattoo on March 01, 2009, 06:38:00 PM
Tom, could you possibly post up 2 lists of who's booked for each week please? Just so's I know who I can safely make fun of.

Thanks mate!  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Fletcher on March 01, 2009, 09:21:00 PM
Shawn, He was 204, beautiful coat, soon to be a nice rug.  Taken at the Raptor stand.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Fletcher610/DSCF0398.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Tom Phillips on March 01, 2009, 11:48:00 PM
Rick,
Skull came out great !! Nice shed antler too.
I was planning on trying to do a collage for Spt store in laTuque.

Rob,
Will have list soon for BQIII
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Guru on March 02, 2009, 08:31:00 AM
What a beaut!!
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on March 02, 2009, 10:01:00 AM
There are some nice bears there and you just never know when one will stop bye for lunch..Here's a pic of a few bears I've arrowed in LaTuque.The one in the middle scored 51 4/8...bd   (http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/bowdocsarchery/bhs002.jpg)
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: tippit on March 02, 2009, 11:34:00 AM
Bowdoc, You trying to scare the boys  :scared:   The one in the middle looks like the one you rode in on...horse  :biglaugh:  Doc
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: Curveman on March 02, 2009, 12:08:00 PM
now bd, isn't that middle one a girlfriend of yours from long ago, y'know, the one who wouldn't eat the poison mushrooms?   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on March 02, 2009, 12:43:00 PM
na na I think you guy's are wrong thats the bear I shot the year you guy's were not there...
Hey wait a minute Doc you may be right that does look like the one I rode to town on.
What the hell anyhow you guy's see that hole between the eye of the middle critter ? thats when he was looking at the spot light and I shot him right between the peepers with a field tip.That dropped him like a bad habit..what the heck it made book and is one of the few horses listed...bd
Title: Re: Bear Quest III BEAR HUNT June OPENINGS
Post by: d. ward on March 05, 2009, 08:12:00 AM
you boy's been praticeing your shooting ?? won't be long now and we'll be headed to the great white north ahh ? Tom what about passports or ?? we have those inhanced drivers lic.here in Wa.that will work also I think ???  bd