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We awoke fairly early the next day and packed up the car for the final push. I was hoping to stop into Walmart and pickup ... oh. My computer battery just beeped. There is some great bears and hunting stories to come! Hang on!
Take your time sir...I am gonna soak this up like a sponge :campfire:
Wow, can't wait to hear the rest of the story and see some pictures!!!
:clapper: Can't wait for the rest buddy!
Awesome Tery, I can't wait to hear about it. Have a safe trip home,
Safe travels bud, can't wait for the stories.
Can't wait to hear the rest of this expedition. Sounds like a good time to be had by all in the family.
I will be following this one closely. Can't wait to hear the rest.
Sounds good so far. I put a fresh pot on.
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I'll be tuned in for this one. :campfire:
Gotta hear it, this is where I want to hunt in 3 years when I retire! Ryan said he could tie one up and feed him REAL good until I got there. Hope your computer is better....soon!
I love bear hunting!!! Can't wait to hear the details!!!!
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Looking forward to the stories of this one Terry......
David
Been waiting on this one! :thumbsup:
Guess I'll have to finish it Tues though.
And then............. keep checking back!!!!
Show us the Big old MANITOBA Bears can't wait to hear the rest of the story and the pictures
Travel safe. I'm sure the stories will be worth the wait.
Bill
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Terry,nice group of folks you have there,wait for the rest of the story.
This is going to be good! :coffee:
:cool: Making my day here at work!
Black bear is next on my bucket list, after hog next month!
Can't wait for the rest.
Pete
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Good stuff so far. Can't wait to hear the rest.
This is great, keep it coming!
We need to get you a microphone and software package that allows you to tell the story and the computer will just type it in for you. The wait between posts is difficult. Hurry up :saywhat:
Terry, I have been waiting for this. :thumbsup:
Cant wait for the rest (and the video).
Good stuff right here :campfire:
Awe-sooooooome!
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David
That's a great looking bear. Congrats!
Well, as you know, the story doesn't end here. I still have a daughter that hasn't yet shot a bear. I've got to get some things done and will continue in a while.
Way to go Tyler!!
Congrats Tyler, on a beautiful bear!
Great job, a lifetime of memories for the family.
Awesome bear. Better make several copies of that video cause I bet the first copy gets worn out quick.
This is great stuff buddy...tell Tyler I said congrats!! :clapper:
Congrats to Tyler on the bear and even more for the quality family time together...!
Man this awesome, congrats to Tyler. Can't wait to hear the rest.
Congrats Tyler, those are memories that will last forever!
Congrats Tyler!!
Meeting and having the Receveur family in camp was an honor! Terry and Tina have created a model family and are a joy to be around.
Congrats Tyler on a beautiful bear and on being the 1st to take a bear with Stickflingers!
Ryan, it was our pleasure in meeting you, David, and your parents! You have certainly put together a wonderful place and operation to hunt big quality bears. Stickflinger's Manitoba Bowhunts did everything and more than we expected.
Ryan, has a couple hunt openings left and if you want to spend a week in a wonderful camp, with wonderful people, and with a terrific chance at a big or color phased bear, then you should jump on the openings. I really don't think it is a question of getting a bear, just more of how big and what color.
Ryan, I sure hope we get a chance to hunt with you again. I'm optimistic that Jen will recover from this let down and want to hunt again, but you never know. She is hurting pretty good right now. Brings tears to my eyes just thinking of it.
We all know losing an animal is just part of hunting, but dang it sure does feel like a big "punch in the gut"!
Wow Terry, What a great story. I feel for Jen esp after being in camp with you two this past fall and knowing that it was a tough hunt. You're doing a fine job as a dad and mentor to both Tyler and Jen.
Congratulations to Tyler.
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We all know losing an animal is just part of hunting, but dang it sure does feel like a big "punch in the gut"!
So sorry for Jen....tell her we've all been there and it doesn't get any easier to deal with when it happens after doing this for 30yrs.
She's a good hunter and a great kid! I bet soon she'll look at this as a great learning experience, move forward, and do it perfect next time!!
Hang in there Jen :pray:
I did want to mention one point for clarification above. I said we were done hunting after Jen lost the bear she shot. Stickflingers has a policy of "if you draw blood, you punch your tag" whether you find it or not. That is one of the reasons I chose to hunt with Ryan. We owe the animal that level of respect and we owe the future hunters that level of respect.
When David, Ron, and Bea saw how hurt Jen was I could see the wheels turning in their heads and I know they would be calling Ryan and trying to devise a plan for her to keep on hunting. I have no doubt in my mind that if Jen wanted to keep hunting that she could have. If we did that it would have put Ryan in a very bad position if any other future hunter wounded a bear and wanted to keep hunting. We just couldn't put Ryan in that position. Besides, it also gives him a very strong story to tell anyone who may ask. Any hunter worth knowing couldn't possibly keep hunting after losing a shot bear, after hearing about the beautiful little 17 year old girl with tears just streaming down her face, who wouldn't keep hunting because it isn't the right thing to do. Ryan, please honor your policy!
I know several of the hunters coming in to hunt with Ryan next week and if I were a betting man I'd lay down some significant cash that to a man they would all willingly give up their tag if it meant Jen could get a bear. They are just that type of person. That's another reason why we had to stop hunting. It was and is the right thing to do for all involved parties. Just think how horrible Jen would feel if she kept hunting and hit and lost a 2nd bear. That would certainly be devastating to all. Jen was such a trooper and she truly understood the reason for not hunting anymore and said "dad, if we kept hunting it would be taking away a bear that one of Ryan's other hunters might get"! I know how much it hurt her, but I couldn't have been more proud of her choice.
Hang tough Jen! Every hunter on this forum has been or will be there...Here's to a healed heart for this fine young hunter :campfire:
Keep your chin up, Jen, alot of us here have been in your shoes, although your shoes have flowers on em!!! Congrats to big bro as well!!!
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Well a big congrats to Tyler for connecting on a dandy color phase!!! You don't see bears like that in NB!!!!
As for Jen, learn from the experience & don't let it bother you for long. I've tracked a lot of bears in my day & I can assure you there are alot more bears hit well & not found than you can imagine. You just don't hear about it because most people don't have the courage to tell anyone about it.
Terry, sounds like you had a great trip, "Eh" Lol!
Congratulations are in order here :thumbsup:
Congrats, thanks for sharing and glad I have my deposit in for next year!
Jen, every bowhunter on here with any experience knows what agut wrenching experience it is to lose an animal you have shot with your bow. It happens, but that doesn't really make it feel any better and it shouldn't! Those folks that don't appreciate that they should feel bad in a situation like that simply don't understand. Terry, I am happy to hear you had a great hunt with your family at Ryan's operation. Ryan is definitely a guy I would like to hunt with someday! Congrats again to Tyler! Thanks for sharing this with us Terry. :thumbsup:
Congrats to the whole family on a fine hunt.It sounds to me like Mom and Dad have EVERY right to be very proud of Tyler and Jen.
That is one fine bear there Tyler. :thumbsup:
Jen, you have nothing to be ashamed of.It seems to me you conducted yourself wonderfully.As you now know, sometimes you can do everything just right and the end result is still your worst nightmare.I have been there myself,and as many have already said years of experience do not make it any easier if things go wrong with the recovery.Your reaction to the great disappointment of not collecting your bear only shows the great respect you have for the animals you are hunting.Your commitment to your ethics is a good lesson for us all.
Bill
God bless you all!
Thank you so much for sharing your adventures.
A beautiful family :campfire:
What a wonderful trip for your entire family! You have so much to be proud of Terry. A great bear for Tyler, and Jen showing the maturity of hunters many times her age. As difficult as that had to be for her I have no doubt that she will make up for it in spades in the years to come. Thanks for sharing the entire adventure in such detail! Wonderful reading!
Awesome pictures and story sir! What a blessed family!
Way to go Tyler.. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Jen, i've been there, done that. Keep your chin up! :)
Terry Thanks for sharing with us.
Jen, I have seen you shoot, I know you are an excellent shot. I mean you nailed 2 bottle caps in a row. The bear shot must have been a fluke, dont worry though, nothing goes to waste.
Good Bear Tyler, I would be ecstatic as can be!
Looks like a great time had by all.
ant wait for the vids.
Wowwwww! An epic hunt shared by one of the finest clans on earth. Congrats Tyler, that's as beautiful an animal as roams the woods. Jen, I am truly sorry but you will come to see that the loss of that bear will be a lesson of value that will carry you in other events when things don't go well. You are a daughter that any mother and dad would take pride in. Hang in there and have fun at your prom. I :campfire:
Thanks everyone!
Izzy, she was able to get a couple tickets to the prom and will be going this evening. I think that is taking her mind off of the lost bear a little bit! :)
Terry
Beautiful pics, great story, and memories shared by your entire family to last forever. You are blessed.
Hang in there Jen, It happens to most of us! It stinks, But just get back on the horse! I may have a horse for you to try when your ready! Keep your chin up! Congrats Tylor! Man thats a great bear! Nothing like hunting in the spring! I wish Maine would change the way we hunt! (someday!)
Tony
Tony, we really appreciate your support and she just may be ready come Fall! I can't wait to see the pictures of the giant you'll be hunting this spring.
Thanks Terry! Well were headed over next weekend, So we'll see!
Tony
Jen you have made your parents very proud with your maturity in acceptence of your responsibilty as a bow hunter, you are to be commended, Tylor congrats. Terry you are blessed with a wonderful family and have a right to be proud.
Well said Dick!!!! I agree!
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Jen you have made your parents very proud with your maturity in acceptence of your responsibilty as a bow hunter, you are to be commended, Tylor congrats. Terry you are blessed with a wonderful family and have a right to be proud.
X 2 congrats to you all, thanks for sharing
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I can't wait to see the pictures of the giant you'll be hunting this spring.
Got piles of crap that would fill a hard hat to the brim!!!! All baits are on fire!!!
Great hunt, thanks for sharing. You are a lucky man.
That was a great story and i loved the picture of the whole family with Tylers beautiful bear.
Wes,get him ready i'll be there soon!
Great great stories and family adventure. Thanks so much for taking the time to share that with us!
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Wes,get him ready i'll be there soon!
Oooooh don't you worry, he's ready, you just might want to think about wearing a diaper, all baits under 10 yards from a ground blind!!!! Put one camera out tonight & started using sow in heat lure.
I shared a Bear Camp in Maine with Terry and Jen this pass fall. I tell ya, Jen can flat out shoot! I also remember asking Terry what his favorite hunt was. His response was "any hunt that I've shared with my family". This must have been one of Terry's best!
Terry, what a great hunt. I am so sorry for Jen. My heart goes out to her. I hope she sticks with it. A huge Congrats to Tyler! Not only for the bear, but for the decision to go on his mission. I would be proud too. What a great family you have, and if you guys ever want to come out here to hunt elk or muleys, it would be my pleasure to host. :thumbsup:
Steadman, be careful now! My oldest son is getting home from his mission in early October. I'll be in Wyoming hunting moose and Utah isn't that far. I could easily swing by Provo and pick him up and be at your door looking to go muley hunting! :) I'm sure my son would enjoy some wild time after 2 years in Belgium and France.
Seriously, thank you very much for the very kind offer.
Thanks to everyone for the kind words and encouragement to Jen. She is doing OK and will recover. She is a tough little fart. We just got back from the local Conference Track Championships where she took 1st in pole vault, 2nd in 100 M hurdles, and 2nd in triple jump. Tyler also did very well and took 6th in pole vault, 3rd in long jump, and 5th in triple jump.
Wow! Congrats to Jen! :notworthy:
Well, the muleys are out, I didn't even draw a general tag, but I would love to take you guys after spike/cow elk. Provo is only a few minutes away, come on down, I can at least cook you guys a moose steak :)
Congrats Jen!!
Thanks for the story and all the pictures, what an experience to share with your family. As Ryan once told me (while tracking a bear) "Bowhunting is a rollercoaster of emotions" and it sounds like you guys had the whole range.
Terry
My congratulations go out to Tyler for his great bear... I love the color on that one.
More important though, is that you tell Jen I'm really looking forward to meeting her and getting to shake her hand next spring in Portland... I love her hunting ethics and she deserves a big pat on the back..
The kind of hunter she is would be welcome in my elk camp any time... so would her dad and brother,,as long as mom brings the camera..
Besides, that picture of her with her big Gator is one I'll always remember.
Have you guys ever spent time in the thick woods chasing Roosevelts? It could happen!!
Gene Carroll
Great thread! Congrats to Tyler! I would say Jen is tougher than most of the boys at the Jr Prom so at least their is solace is that! Keep your chin up girl so we can keep seeing that smile! You will get one next time.
Chris
What a fantastic trip!! Thank you for sharing your family hunt :)
Congrats to you all !!!
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