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Title: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: tradtusker on February 25, 2010, 11:44:00 AM

After seeing the Howard hill thread i thought it would also be good to get some Fred Bear Pics up.
Its always nice to take a look at some of these photo's.
If you have any please post them up

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/00small14400739.jpg)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/00small33805225.jpg)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/00small38993670.jpg)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/00small43684534.jpg)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/00small44603896.jpg)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: tradtusker on February 25, 2010, 11:46:00 AM

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/00small51933966.jpg)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/00small59461457.jpg)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/00small72641069.jpg)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/background-11.jpg)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: FerretWYO on February 25, 2010, 11:51:00 AM

Andy my friend you have a way of making history remembered. Thanks.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: hawk4570 on February 25, 2010, 11:51:00 AM

A real man's man for sure

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: tradtusker on February 25, 2010, 11:51:00 AM

Here are a few i really enjoy

Notice the shoes in this one..thats a Tiger Fish he's holding One of Africa's premier Game Fish.
Used to spend a lot of time on the Zambezi and Lake Kariba after them.

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/00small39105550.jpg)

The majestic Kudu bull
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/00small67789700.jpg)

My favorite to hunt the Warthog
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/3516.jpg)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Kenneth on February 25, 2010, 11:55:00 AM

Great pics!! Thanks for sharing Andy! :thumbsup: :archer:

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: tradtusker on February 25, 2010, 11:58:00 AM

I love the Wild of the African Bush that comes though in these photos,

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/00small77098353.jpg)

The "Dagga" Boy as some of us call it.
Cape Buffalo

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/00small73786704.jpg)

"Dagga" is the Zulu word for Mud, old bulls once kicked out of the herd are referred to as Dagga boys. The bulls roll in it to protect themselves from the sun and the insects

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on February 25, 2010, 12:02:00 PM

Those shoes look like converse all-stars.

That's a nice Kudu, That is a dream hunt. I would love to harvest a KuDu. Now if I could just win the lottery I could go a try my luck at a Kudu.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: unregistered on February 25, 2010, 12:04:00 PM

Wow!!! Did Mr Bear actually kill a Tiger?

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: recurve_shooter on February 25, 2010, 12:10:00 PM

Great pictures! I hadn't seen some of them. Thanks for posting.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: FerretWYO on February 25, 2010, 12:14:00 PM

Fred Bear did kill a Tiger Yes.

That picture of him with the Stone Sheep has always been one of my absolute favorites. Good stuff Andy.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: tradtusker on February 25, 2010, 12:21:00 PM

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/00small46712107.jpg)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/00small15680475.jpg)

The chap you see alongside Fred in these Photo's is an African PH by the name Wally Johnson.
If you have an interest you can read a book about him titled "The Last Ivory Hunter: The Saga of Wally Johnson" By Peter Capstick
Its filled with some great African hunting stories and accounts.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: rpembert on February 25, 2010, 12:24:00 PM

Very nice pics man. Great to see Fred Bear in his element.

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Post by: centaur on February 25, 2010, 12:43:00 PM

I thought he was ON his element. Never mind, he's on his elephant.
Great pics. Fred Bear was the MAN.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: rastaman on February 25, 2010, 12:50:00 PM

Great pictures and thanks for sharing them Andy!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Autumnarcher on February 25, 2010, 01:24:00 PM

The pic of Fred resting by the small campfire is one of my favorites, I have a copy of it in my basement shop.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: mnbearbaiter on February 25, 2010, 01:32:00 PM

My favorite isnt on here, but its the one when hes at full draw on that big Grizz behind that one big lonely rock all by itself! Timeless!!!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: joevan125 on February 25, 2010, 01:40:00 PM

I really enjoyed those pictures and would love to see more.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: bearsfeet on February 25, 2010, 02:04:00 PM

Thanks for the great pictures!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: coaster500 on February 25, 2010, 02:15:00 PM

Wow !!

Thanks Fred

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: KentuckyTJ on February 25, 2010, 02:17:00 PM

Awesome stuff, thanks Andy.

The bighorn photo is my favorite. You can see the thrill of that entire hunting experience coming out in his face.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: huntin_sparty on February 25, 2010, 02:34:00 PM

great photos appreciate you taking the time to share. I hadnt seen some of them.. One with the deer hanging looks like he is bare foot in the snow!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Jack Denbow on February 25, 2010, 02:40:00 PM

I never get tired of looking a pictures of Fred.
Jack

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: shick on February 25, 2010, 02:47:00 PM

Excellent job guys; There is always someone digging up dirt about our founding fathers, but they were and still are great. Thanks
Shick

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: BUFF on February 25, 2010, 02:56:00 PM

good stuff

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Son of Texas on February 25, 2010, 03:00:00 PM

Great Pic's Andy Thanks!!!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: on February 25, 2010, 04:35:00 PM

i really love the one with that old cabin ,,man i could live in that thing...cool pics, thanks alot for shareing them..

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: tradtusker on February 25, 2010, 04:45:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by arrow30:
i really love the one with that old cabin ,,man i could live in that thing...cool pics, thanks alot for shareing them..

You bet! so could I :thumbsup:
Id like to Build my own though.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: tradtusker on February 25, 2010, 04:49:00 PM

here's a few more
Take a look at the glove is that a compass?
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/00small34182506.jpg)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/fbear01s1.jpg)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/bear1.jpg)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: jcar315 on February 25, 2010, 04:53:00 PM

Thanks for sharing them Andy. Lots of "classics" in the bunch.

I can remember watching some of Fred's adventures on TV as a young kid. That was back in the old days with only 3 channels too! It was absolutely captivating.

Fred the personification of a "bowhunter" in every meaning of the word. A true trail blazer in so many ways. Fought for bowhunting when there were next to nothing in the ways of seasons and recognition of the bow and arrow as a means to kill a big game animal. An inventor and business man who's bows and broadheads are still being used today to take game all over the world.

I too have a number of pics of Fred up in my workshop and watch some of his adventures on DVD when I am in my shop.

THANKS FRED!!!!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: on February 25, 2010, 04:56:00 PM

did he hunt with his takedown bow? they all look like one piece bows to me.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Grant Young on February 25, 2010, 05:22:00 PM

Andy- That is a compass in his glove. Arrow30- His takedown design wasn't marketable until the late sixties. Hre's the copy of that glove that I make Andy. (http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff82/ygrant87/glove050.jpg)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Mr.Vic on February 25, 2010, 05:36:00 PM

Very cool thank you very much for sharing.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: tradtusker on February 25, 2010, 05:37:00 PM

Outstanding Job on the glove Grant :clapper:

Here are some others i have but quality is poor.

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/Burningthespot_.jpg)

Younger Fred
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/CampFB.jpg)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/YoungFredbear_.jpg)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/Fredbeargrouse_.jpg)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/LionFredBear.jpg)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: tradtusker on February 25, 2010, 05:39:00 PM

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/ShootingFB.jpg)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/FileSharpeningFB.jpg)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h101/tradtusker/FredBearCari.jpg)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: L. E. Carroll on February 25, 2010, 05:46:00 PM

Great pictures Andy ....thanks Bud :wavey:

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Izzy on February 25, 2010, 06:10:00 PM

Too cool.Are these prints or images scanned from the internet? Id love to find a source and buy buy a couple for the cave.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Iron on February 25, 2010, 06:10:00 PM

These are pretty awesome, where can i get some they would go great in my living room and shop. thanks for sharing.

Jason

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Rick Butler on February 25, 2010, 06:11:00 PM

Thanks Andy for posting those pics. Although I've seen them many times I never get tired of seeing them again. My favorites have always those taken on the Little Delta.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 25, 2010, 06:17:00 PM

Do you see the size of arrows on the dagga bull pic. Looks like he has trees in his quiver.

Cool pics, Inspiring aren't they?

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: bowmofo on February 25, 2010, 06:18:00 PM

I like the close up of his deep concentration :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Charlie Lamb on February 25, 2010, 08:50:00 PM

(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Fbearstories.jpg) (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Fbearbow.jpg) (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Fbearbow2.jpg) (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Fbearfish.jpg)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Blackhawk on February 25, 2010, 09:53:00 PM

Great pics here.

Not long ago, someone was chatting about some memorablilia they had for sale when another posted this pic:

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/lwscott/fredstoe.jpg)

His comment was that he had a few Fred Bear toe nail clippings for sale.

I thought it was too :biglaugh:

Keep the pics coming...Fred's the best!

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: barley40 on February 26, 2010, 12:41:00 AM

How old were these guy's when they hung up the bow's? or did they?

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Jerry Wald on February 26, 2010, 12:51:00 AM

Nice thread for sure - the masters at home in their playground...Fred and Howard....glad you guys posted these threads and pics.

Really helps us all get rooted again.

Jer Bear

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Maxximusgrind on February 26, 2010, 12:54:00 AM

Thank alot,for sharing theese.Its good to see them all together like this.
Robert

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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on February 26, 2010, 02:13:00 AM

Superb!

Capstick's book on Wally Johnson is one of my favourites.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: tradtusker on February 26, 2010, 02:47:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Izzy:
Too cool.Are these prints or images scanned from the internet? Id love to find a source and buy buy a couple for the cave.

Hey Bud
These are just some iv collected over the internet and via e-mails from friends etc.
I believe the man to Contact is Tom Phillips here on tradgang, he my be able to help you out with good Quality pics and he's a good guy :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Stickbow98 on February 26, 2010, 03:17:00 AM

Hi Andy,

Great bunch of pics. I've got a HUGE file of photos of Fred and I saw a couple here I hadn't even seen before! :D

You may know that the 1st pic of Fred by the campfire, (which was used on the cover of the 1978 Bear catalog) was taken from a scene from the film "The Good Earth".

I actually have the ORIGINAL 8"x10" color negative of that exact picture! Here is a cropped pic of it: (it's hard to photograph):

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/stickbow98/PapaBearNeg1-1.jpg)

It's a personal favorite in my collection! Thanks for bringing some great memories back for all to enjoy....

Best regards,
>>--Ron--<>

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: akdd on February 26, 2010, 05:59:00 AM

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing them.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: George D. Stout on February 26, 2010, 10:24:00 AM

Guys, there are books about Fred Bear; videos of his hunts, etc. You need to invest in the father of modern bowhunting and learn who he was.

As for his takedown bow, he didn't even make one until he was in his late 60's, so Fred did most of his hunting with his one piece bows.

The history is out there...on the internet, and a few great books and videos. Money spent wisely my friends. I'm really surprised at the lack of knowledge on such an icon, with so much reference available.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Zradix on February 26, 2010, 12:17:00 PM

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/withMR.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/with-moose.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/tree.jpg)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Zradix on February 26, 2010, 12:19:00 PM

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/pic4.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/munger.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/letter.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/grizz.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/g-redbear.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/fredwbearjMarch15_1972.jpg)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Zradix on February 26, 2010, 12:21:00 PM

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/fredbear.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/fred_bear3.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/fred_bear2.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/fbear02.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/fbear01.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/cover_image.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/couple.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/ch1_fred_bear.jpg)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Zradix on February 26, 2010, 12:21:00 PM

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/cbf2_1_b.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/bear_fred.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/bear-ch02a.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/PORTRAIT.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/Julyted-_-fred001.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/JULYFred_Bear___Fred_Pape0001.jpg)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Zradix on February 26, 2010, 12:22:00 PM

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/Fred_Bear-385x380.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/FredBear_1.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/FredBear-2a.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/Fred-Bear-02.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/Bear-CH22-01.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Fred%20Bear/538151820.jpg)

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Bonebuster on February 26, 2010, 08:46:00 PM

Never tire of this stuff.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: tradtusker on February 27, 2010, 03:24:00 AM

Great Pics John

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: macclare on February 27, 2010, 07:53:00 AM

What a life, what a man. We owe Fred much. Thanks for the pics.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: joevan125 on February 27, 2010, 08:15:00 AM

What a great thread guys please keep them comming.

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Jerry Wald on February 27, 2010, 11:18:00 PM

great thread alright

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: fatman on February 28, 2010, 11:34:00 AM

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj8/fatman60/FredChucks.jpg)

One of my favorites; I believe Nebraska?
Another pic of Fred with his Chuck Taylors

Title: Re: Fred Bear Photo's "Some from Africa"
Post by: Snakeeater on March 02, 2010, 08:25:00 AM

ttt

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