First, let me say my 7 day bowhunt was cut short by a family emergency. I came home after 4 days as my 95 yr old mom was rushed into the hospital. She is being released tomorrow but we have a long road ahead of us.
I only have a few days of my diary and although I took some success pics of a few bears taken before I left, my one buddy just sent me pics of the bear I arrowed late in the evening and was recovered the next day....7 hrs after I left. The hide is in good shape as he's keeping it in his freezer for me until I can pick it up.
They followed my trail of PINK surveyor tape to the bear. I took a compass reading of the direction the bear ran off and since I didn't hear the death moan, my last marking in the dark jungle was about 50 yds from the bear. He only ran about 50 yds then circled back. My Kempf Stealth and 160 gr Snuffer scored again.
Back with some pics....
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Lookin forward to pics!
When were arrived the weather was lousy. Rained most of the week with intermittent sunshine. I grabbed the guides spinning rod, picked some worms and headed down stream...The Brook Trout were biting...
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The Ski Lodge that we stayed in....
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Getting in some practice between rain...
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The stand I was in and how I was situated was terrible for using a bowquiver. So I took my Day One pack and shoved my quiver in the large side pouch then covered up the fletching to keep them dry. Worked great....
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Here is the stream I fished in...
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More pics to follow...
sorry to hear about your mother, my prayers are with you and your family. CONGRATS on the bear man and look forward to the pic's and the rest of the story!!!!!!!!!!!
Look forward to more pics Joe......I certainly would have spent some time on that stream too.
Glad your mom is out of the hospotal, prayers for as quick a recovery as possible are yours.....
David
My prayers for your mother as well Joe. Those Brookies look DELICIOUS! Looking foward to the rest of the story and pictures. Congrats :thumbsup: :clapper: :coffee:
I should point out, 7 of 8 hunters took bear. The one bowhunter who didn't score was holding out for a larger bear than he arrowed last time. We had 2 first time hunters, one gun and one bowhunter. I was the only Trad guy there....
This was the first bear taken by the first timer
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The Ravens had a field day and in this pic, you can see the bear off to my left. I'm drawing down on a Raven who was perched on the railing of the building. I missed.....I thought the camera guy had him in the photo before I shot
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My first 2 nights I passed up two bears...10 yds quartering away. Roughly same size both late in the evening
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Bait barrel 18 yds from the Stand...
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On the fourth evening after light rain the woods became deathly quiet. I mean nothing was stirring.
No birds, chipmunks however the skeeters remained a constant...constant pain. I sprayed myself down with Sportsmans Off and I never got bit but they hovered in front of my face mask all night.....
Congrats Joe,we all wait for more.I really hope for a fast recovery of your mom.Prayers sent.
I checked my watch...9:15 and darkness was creeping in. To combat some stiffness, I hung my bow up and stretched my legs and arms. I no sooner grabbed my bow when I heard a limb snap.
I was on full alert when I caught the glimpse of a black body working through some thick grass and blow downs heading towards the bait. She looked good size and I decided to take the shot if she offered one. She walked in, knocked the barrel over and started munching away.
I let her get comfortable and watched her every move to see how she was situating herself after grabbing the goodies. On her fourth mouthful, she turned and presented a slight quartering shot. She was maybe 15 yds and totally relaxed when the large Snuffer slammed through her.
Growling and spinning she hauled a...back into the jungle. Crashing off like a train. I sat tight waiting to hear the death moan. It never came....So...as total darkness was about 10 minutes away, I eased down after taking a compass reading and laid a "Team Pink" surveyor trail as far as I thought I wanted to go....
I didn't want the guide coming in to pick me up as he always does, so I hoofed it out about 300 yds to the logging road. I didn't want the bear disturbed, just in case....
When we got back to the lodge around midnight, my hunting buddy broke the news about my mom. Elation turned to concern. I was shaken and on of the guys who already took a bear had his gear packed and told me to pack up as he was driving me home. The 12 hr drive seemed shorter. It pays to have a NYC Cop drive...especially at higher speeds. That badge gives them "courtesy" from other officers.
I got the call here at home my bear was found and my other hunting buddy sent me some pics. Here they are....
Guide Michele with one of the 2 bears that were taken that scaled at 246 and 253 pounds respectively.
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My other buddy made sure they left some Pink tape on my bruin....
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This is a great hunt and I enjoy the guys who I share camp with. The events here at home took some of the joy out of hunt but we'll be back to normal shortly and I will take the time to relive those 4 short days in New Brunswick.
Way to go Skipper Congrats! Sorry about your Mom. Hope all is well.
Congratulations! Nice bear & pictures to go with it! Hope your Mom has a quick recovery! :thumbsup:
Glad to hear your mom's on the mend even if slowly. Everyday is miracle.
Great pics...
P.s. them black birds are hard to hit...can't hardly even loose an arrow before they take off. Good job even getting a shot.
Nice bear! Gotta love N,B spring bear! Hope your Mother is ok.
Wesley
thanks for sharing...looks like a things are looking up- your mom on the mend & you got your bear.
Sorry to hear about your mom Joe , prayers sent . Congrats on a fine bear. Drew :clapper:
Congrats Joe, sorry to hear your trip was cut short.
Congrats nice bear.
Congrats on the bear Joe !! Hope everything goes well with your mom.
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Hope your mom gets well, I love the pink tape on the bears leg...well done :thumbsup:
Sorry your trip was cut short but glad to hear your mom is doing well enough to be out of the hospital.
Congratulations on a nice bear!
God bless,Mudd
Good going, sir! And hoping for a quick recovery for your Mom!
Nice Bear Joe . Hope your Mom is on the way to mend, i know that she is getting good care.
Great pics and story thanks! Um....didn't it cross your mind that shooting toward a cabin is pretty dangerous? Just think if you had hit the railing or something and it deflected your arrow toward the window?
congrats on the bear,and sorry bout your mom!
Congrats on a fine bear! Hope all is well with your mom!!
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Congratulations! Where in Canada? New Brunswick? That lodge looks like the one I stayed in.
I hope your mother gets well soon!
Steve
Awsome Bear! Your getting me pumped for Bear Quest 4! Prayers sent for a speedy recover on your Mom!!
Great bear bud.....NOT SURE IF YOU CAN SHOOT RAVENS though....you would be STRUNG UP IN THE YUKON for that one....
All learning I guess - I agree with shooting at the cabin too.
All in all it sounds like you had a great time accept for having to leave early...hope you mom is ok though.
Jer Bear
Nice bear Skip. All good thoughts & prayers for Mom.
Larry
I'm glad everything worked well for your mom and I"ll pray for her speedy recovery.
Great story !!
Nice bear by the way :)
Congrats Skip!
Prayers for your mom.
Congrats Joe, and Glad Mom is doing better bud.
I hope your mom is good, nice Bear Joe. You should have taken Billy with you to show you how to fish :laughing:
QuoteOriginally posted by Jerry Wald:
.....NOT SURE IF YOU CAN SHOOT RAVENS though....you would be STRUNG UP IN THE YUKON for that one....
Jer Bear
Yup, you'd be hung high in N.B too, but I think it was a crow, right? wink, wink.....
Nice Bear..Prays for your Mom..Pink looks nice on a Black Bear..I heard that billy use's cold cut's to catch trout..
Sorry about your mom and and the trip cut short but sounds like everything is working out right now. Great bear Joe!
Very nice story and pics Joe. Glad your mom is doing better. Thanks for sharing the hunt.
Congratulations on a great bear! Hope everything goes as good with your mom!
GLENN
way cool Joe congrats on a nice Bear ,, Hope your Mom is feeling better,, up in Alberta Ravens are fair game on crown land .. :thumbsup:
Hope thngs get better Joe.Nice bear.glen
I hope your mom has a quick recovery.
Great story and pics Joe. I really enjoyed it.
Great bear and great story!
Awesome hunt bud,nice bear and fish.I know ravens are fair game in Maine I never got one though.Hope mom is well. :thumbsup:
Beautiful bear, Joe... Congratulations! :clapper:
Thanks for all the kind words.... :thumbsup:
Congrats on your bear! Best wishes for your mom
Nice bears! Great looking trout.
Way to go Joe!! Congrats on a great bear. I hope your Mom's health takes a turn for the better.,, Frank
Congratulations on a fine bear! I hope your Mom recovers soon. I lost my Dad last week. 82 years old. :pray:
Thanks for sharing your story Joe. Well wishes to you and your family. And that's a good looking bear too boot! :thumbsup: :clapper:
we are hoping for your moms quick recovery. Congratulations on the bear
Hope your mom makes a quick and complete recovery(thats the most important). Sounds like a great hunt though. Too bad it had to be cut short.
Great shooting.
Take care
David Bishop
Great job on the bear. I've got two years I figure before I draw a Wisconsin resident tag, so I perk up when I see these threads.
awesome job, sorry about your mom.
Tommy
Beautiful country, and awesome bears