Title: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on June 04, 2010, 12:24:00 PM
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on June 04, 2010, 12:24:00 PM
I'm posting this on behalf of my buddy Mike who not only wouldn't take the time to do so, but is too humble to even tell people he killed a bear with a longbow.
Mike has bowhunted for a while now and began to show an interest in Trad. bows this past year. He gravitated towards longbows and after shooting my Caribow Wolverine was in the market for a longbow. Mike and I work in the same Firehall and Mike does concrete work on the side. In the market for a concrete countertop, I offered Mike a trade.....longbow for counter...and he bit.
Mike is one of those guys that just seems to be good at everything...and watching him shoot the Cari-bow the 1st time verified that. Seriously, after a few pointers Mike was shooting 4 inch groups at 20 yards consistently.
Fast forward to spring, Mike decided to hunt with the longbow and his first shot ever with a trad. bow downed this solid 7 foot blackie with a perfect shot.
Congrats to my new "Trad" addict and sorry that I made you blush by posting this......not really!
Pix to come!
Mike has bowhunted for a while now and began to show an interest in Trad. bows this past year. He gravitated towards longbows and after shooting my Caribow Wolverine was in the market for a longbow. Mike and I work in the same Firehall and Mike does concrete work on the side. In the market for a concrete countertop, I offered Mike a trade.....longbow for counter...and he bit.
Mike is one of those guys that just seems to be good at everything...and watching him shoot the Cari-bow the 1st time verified that. Seriously, after a few pointers Mike was shooting 4 inch groups at 20 yards consistently.
Fast forward to spring, Mike decided to hunt with the longbow and his first shot ever with a trad. bow downed this solid 7 foot blackie with a perfect shot.
Congrats to my new "Trad" addict and sorry that I made you blush by posting this......not really!
Pix to come!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on June 04, 2010, 12:29:00 PM
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on June 04, 2010, 12:29:00 PM
!["Photobucket"]("http://s645.photobucket.com/albums/uu178/ryanderlago/2010%20bear/?action=view¤t=mikesbearandcarp013.jpg")
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on June 04, 2010, 12:31:00 PM
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on June 04, 2010, 12:31:00 PM
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Wannabe1 on June 04, 2010, 12:31:00 PM
Post by: Wannabe1 on June 04, 2010, 12:31:00 PM
What the HECK! I've been doing this since....oh, I'm done counting. Still waiting to get my first! I'm not jealous mind you. In fact, a huge CONGRATULATIONS on your first trad harvest! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on June 04, 2010, 12:31:00 PM
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on June 04, 2010, 12:31:00 PM
I don't know why it's not working?????
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: bolong on June 04, 2010, 12:32:00 PM
Post by: bolong on June 04, 2010, 12:32:00 PM
Congrats!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on June 04, 2010, 12:37:00 PM
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on June 04, 2010, 12:37:00 PM
(http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu178/ryanderlago/2010%20bear/mikesbearandcarp013.jpg)
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on June 04, 2010, 12:38:00 PM
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on June 04, 2010, 12:38:00 PM
(http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu178/ryanderlago/2010%20bear/mikesbearandcarp025.jpg)
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: BowMIke on June 04, 2010, 12:39:00 PM
Post by: BowMIke on June 04, 2010, 12:39:00 PM
A seven footer is a real monster of a black bear. I shot a 6' 9" years back in Ontario and it was huge.
(Scored 19 7/16").
Congratulations on a job well done!
(Scored 19 7/16").
Congratulations on a job well done!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: jimmerc on June 04, 2010, 12:43:00 PM
Post by: jimmerc on June 04, 2010, 12:43:00 PM
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper: Congrats on a great bear!!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: steadman on June 04, 2010, 01:13:00 PM
Post by: steadman on June 04, 2010, 01:13:00 PM
WOW!! I need to get up to Manitoba! Great bear congrats!!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Irish Archer on June 04, 2010, 01:19:00 PM
Post by: Irish Archer on June 04, 2010, 01:19:00 PM
Congrats. Nice bear!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: tawmio on June 04, 2010, 01:38:00 PM
Post by: tawmio on June 04, 2010, 01:38:00 PM
thas one amazing bear, congrats to the humble one!
Tommy
Tommy
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on June 04, 2010, 01:41:00 PM
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on June 04, 2010, 01:41:00 PM
Sweet bear and a great first hunt.
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: wv lungbuster on June 04, 2010, 01:54:00 PM
Post by: wv lungbuster on June 04, 2010, 01:54:00 PM
Wow amazing bear, good shooting. Congrats :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Gatekeeper on June 04, 2010, 02:11:00 PM
Post by: Gatekeeper on June 04, 2010, 02:11:00 PM
WOW what a beast! Congratulations that is a beauty. :clapper:
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: rushlush on June 04, 2010, 02:31:00 PM
Post by: rushlush on June 04, 2010, 02:31:00 PM
Congrats, nice bear!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Terry Green on June 04, 2010, 02:33:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on June 04, 2010, 02:33:00 PM
:bigsmyl: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Ragin Bull on June 04, 2010, 02:34:00 PM
Post by: Ragin Bull on June 04, 2010, 02:34:00 PM
:bigsmyl: :campfire:
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: John3 on June 04, 2010, 02:49:00 PM
Post by: John3 on June 04, 2010, 02:49:00 PM
Big beautiful bear..!
Congrats.
Congrats.
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: FerretWYO on June 04, 2010, 03:11:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on June 04, 2010, 03:11:00 PM
Congrats that is awesome.
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Kenneth on June 04, 2010, 03:11:00 PM
Post by: Kenneth on June 04, 2010, 03:11:00 PM
Man that is a Hoss bear!!! :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Big Bird on June 04, 2010, 03:11:00 PM
Post by: Big Bird on June 04, 2010, 03:11:00 PM
Great bear and congrats.
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: varmint101 on June 04, 2010, 03:18:00 PM
Post by: varmint101 on June 04, 2010, 03:18:00 PM
That bear looks big! Congrats to your buddy Mike! He's hopeless now LOL! :)
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: slayer1 on June 04, 2010, 03:21:00 PM
Post by: slayer1 on June 04, 2010, 03:21:00 PM
Man thats a pumpkin Head! Congrats!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Stickbow98 on June 04, 2010, 03:36:00 PM
Post by: Stickbow98 on June 04, 2010, 03:36:00 PM
Awesome bear! :clapper:
Hey Ryan,
Any chance your buddy might recommend a Manitoba Outfitter who can put a bear like that in front of ME someday?? :D
LOL,
>>--Ron--<>
Hey Ryan,
Any chance your buddy might recommend a Manitoba Outfitter who can put a bear like that in front of ME someday?? :D
LOL,
>>--Ron--<>
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: KentuckyTJ on June 04, 2010, 03:44:00 PM
Post by: KentuckyTJ on June 04, 2010, 03:44:00 PM
Very nice brother. Beautiful bow as well.
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on June 04, 2010, 04:03:00 PM
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on June 04, 2010, 04:03:00 PM
I've been passing on the congrats to Mike...yes he's blushing!
Ron....sorry but Mike says he doesn't know any GOOD oufitters. Just a few that think they know everything!!
Ron....sorry but Mike says he doesn't know any GOOD oufitters. Just a few that think they know everything!!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: GrnMtnTradNut on June 04, 2010, 04:07:00 PM
Post by: GrnMtnTradNut on June 04, 2010, 04:07:00 PM
Congrats to your buddy on his first trad kill and a big pumpkin headed bear.
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: JPNTN on June 04, 2010, 04:41:00 PM
Post by: JPNTN on June 04, 2010, 04:41:00 PM
Congrats on a great 1st hunt!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: VTer on June 04, 2010, 06:42:00 PM
Post by: VTer on June 04, 2010, 06:42:00 PM
Wicked nice bear! Good job to your buddy. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Hoser1268 on June 04, 2010, 07:21:00 PM
Post by: Hoser1268 on June 04, 2010, 07:21:00 PM
Beautiful Bear!!! :notworthy: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on June 04, 2010, 07:45:00 PM
Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on June 04, 2010, 07:45:00 PM
What a great start to traditional archery!! Congrats! :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on June 04, 2010, 07:45:00 PM
Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on June 04, 2010, 07:45:00 PM
What a great start to traditional archery!! Congrats!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: tukudu on June 04, 2010, 07:48:00 PM
Post by: tukudu on June 04, 2010, 07:48:00 PM
Very nice bear.....my that is a good one.
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: cacciatore on June 04, 2010, 07:49:00 PM
Post by: cacciatore on June 04, 2010, 07:49:00 PM
Not bad for a FIRST,congrats.
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: the longbowkid on June 04, 2010, 07:52:00 PM
Post by: the longbowkid on June 04, 2010, 07:52:00 PM
thats an incredible bear, and an incredible first trad kill!!
congrats
congrats
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Featherman on June 04, 2010, 07:56:00 PM
Post by: Featherman on June 04, 2010, 07:56:00 PM
Shoots a longbow and doesn't want to toot his own horn........sounds like a good fit for the traditional gang
Way to go Mike..... :notworthy:
Way to go Mike..... :notworthy:
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on June 04, 2010, 08:03:00 PM
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on June 04, 2010, 08:03:00 PM
Please pass-on my congratulations to him!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Curveman on June 04, 2010, 08:04:00 PM
Post by: Curveman on June 04, 2010, 08:04:00 PM
Outstanding!!! Welcome to the bear hunter's club! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Coonbait on June 04, 2010, 08:05:00 PM
Post by: Coonbait on June 04, 2010, 08:05:00 PM
My first trad kill was a bunny. I think I'll go sit outside in the dark for a while. Beautiful bear, CONGRATULATIONS !
GLENN
GLENN
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Bonebuster on June 04, 2010, 08:36:00 PM
Post by: Bonebuster on June 04, 2010, 08:36:00 PM
WOW!!!
Serious congrats!
Many years and many happy returns!
Serious congrats!
Many years and many happy returns!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: jeanpaul3006 on June 04, 2010, 10:04:00 PM
Post by: jeanpaul3006 on June 04, 2010, 10:04:00 PM
congrats mike on a great bear. I'm very fortunate to work at the same firehall. I get to hear the stories first hand. Welcome to the world of trad. I'm sure you'll be hearing more stories about Mike in the future. congrats
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Mudd on June 05, 2010, 12:18:00 AM
Post by: Mudd on June 05, 2010, 12:18:00 AM
Wannabe1 you are so very correct!
This is over the top "Way Cool!"
I'd say its awesomely cool!
Thanks for sharing the story and pictures with us.
God bless,Mudd
This is over the top "Way Cool!"
I'd say its awesomely cool!
Thanks for sharing the story and pictures with us.
God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Matty on June 05, 2010, 01:45:00 PM
Post by: Matty on June 05, 2010, 01:45:00 PM
Awesome... Congrats go out to him!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: maineac on June 05, 2010, 02:02:00 PM
Post by: maineac on June 05, 2010, 02:02:00 PM
Nice bear. Good job getting another addicted.
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Steve O on June 05, 2010, 04:58:00 PM
Post by: Steve O on June 05, 2010, 04:58:00 PM
:clapper:
First bear or 50th, that is awesome!
First bear or 50th, that is awesome!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Chris Surtees on June 05, 2010, 05:26:00 PM
Post by: Chris Surtees on June 05, 2010, 05:26:00 PM
Congrats!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: TooManyHobbies on June 05, 2010, 07:37:00 PM
Post by: TooManyHobbies on June 05, 2010, 07:37:00 PM
Wow, what a brute. Congrats.
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Hunter 709 on June 05, 2010, 09:56:00 PM
Post by: Hunter 709 on June 05, 2010, 09:56:00 PM
Did you see the size of that melon, its like an orange on a toothpic (lol). Great bear Mike, congrats. I love seeing those Manitoba big boys.
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Darren on June 05, 2010, 10:11:00 PM
Post by: Darren on June 05, 2010, 10:11:00 PM
Congrats Mike !!!!!
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: Bjorn on June 06, 2010, 12:26:00 AM
Post by: Bjorn on June 06, 2010, 12:26:00 AM
Beautiful. Congrats! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: razorback on June 06, 2010, 03:03:00 AM
Post by: razorback on June 06, 2010, 03:03:00 AM
Nice job. Hoping to ge my first real trad harvest this year.
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: twitchstick on June 06, 2010, 11:02:00 AM
Post by: twitchstick on June 06, 2010, 11:02:00 AM
Thats a great bear! Congrats on the frist Trad kill. I bet he's hooked now.
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: BMN on June 06, 2010, 11:11:00 AM
Post by: BMN on June 06, 2010, 11:11:00 AM
Congrats :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Some guys just got it....1st trad hunt!
Post by: michaelschwister on June 06, 2010, 12:08:00 PM
Post by: michaelschwister on June 06, 2010, 12:08:00 PM
Awesome bear, Congratulations all around!