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Title: Blonde Bear Rug Back Today
Post by: Ibow on December 22, 2012, 08:35:00 PM
Got the rug back this afternoon. Really looks nice. The pict doesn't even come close to doing it justice.

If there were 3 animals I had ever wanted to take with a bow since I was a kid, it would have been a nice whitetail, a moose and a bear. The quest for that colored bear came later on (along with the turkey) but all in all, a lifetime of bowhunting has provided me with a lot of great moments and cherished memories.

While nothing will ever top my kids taking their first deer with a bow, the blonde bear is right there at the top. I've been blessed – VERY blessed!

Looking forward to spending a couple weeks in Manitoba in bear camp this spring not hunting but maybe contributing what little I can to helping others fulfill maybe some of the same dreams I've had in the past.

    (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/Ibow1/IMG_3464_zpse38a7f9e.jpg)
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Post by: YORNOC on December 22, 2012, 08:37:00 PM
Beautiful, came out great!
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Post by: Josh Perdue on December 22, 2012, 08:37:00 PM
thats beautiful, congrats
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Post by: Kevin L. on December 22, 2012, 08:40:00 PM
That's awesome!
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Post by: njloco on December 22, 2012, 08:42:00 PM
That's really beautiful, they're all beautiful trophies, good luck with them.
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Post by: TJK68 on December 22, 2012, 08:49:00 PM
Great looking rug. Congrats!!!!
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Post by: Jim Brennen on December 22, 2012, 08:53:00 PM
Those are some really beautiful mounts you have there. Congrats
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Post by: mb bowman on December 22, 2012, 08:54:00 PM
Very nice Ibow. If you do make it to bear camp I look forward to meeting you!
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Post by: Ibow on December 22, 2012, 08:56:00 PM
I'm planning on it Dave ... you'll be my "other" boss.    :thumbsup:    :)
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Post by: chanumpa on December 22, 2012, 09:04:00 PM
Very nice new addition to ypur fine holiday entry!
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Post by: drewsbow on December 22, 2012, 09:10:00 PM
very nice   :thumbsup:
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Post by: magnus on December 22, 2012, 09:16:00 PM
Oh man. That' is beautiful! Some day I hope to have one myself. That's the top of my wish list.
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Post by: Roger Norris on December 22, 2012, 09:26:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :notworthy:
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Post by: centaur on December 22, 2012, 09:33:00 PM
Beautiful bear!
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Post by: joe ashton on December 22, 2012, 09:45:00 PM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: Gen273 on December 22, 2012, 09:51:00 PM
Wow, I love it!
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Post by: MR BILL SHORTY on December 22, 2012, 10:36:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on December 22, 2012, 10:37:00 PM
That's a beautiful bear...congrats Chuck!
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Post by: Craig on December 22, 2012, 10:41:00 PM
Nice bear rug, I also like the idea of hanging your bow off your moose antlers.
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Post by: Craig on December 22, 2012, 10:44:00 PM
Where did you go for your moose?
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Post by: on December 22, 2012, 10:49:00 PM
Ooh, that looks real good!

Bisch
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Post by: medic77 on December 22, 2012, 10:51:00 PM
Now that is a great room.  Congrats on the memories
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Post by: Ibow on December 22, 2012, 11:15:00 PM
Wow, thanks for ll the nice comments.

Craig - it was back in the mid-80's near Lake Nipigon, Ontario.
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Post by: DamselflyFarm on December 22, 2012, 11:40:00 PM
Great trophies. Love the bearskin rug.
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Post by: Bow man on December 23, 2012, 07:26:00 AM
Beautiful !!!!!!!
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Post by: Anointed Archer on December 23, 2012, 07:44:00 AM
Awesome Chuck, you truly are a blessed man!
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Post by: Steve O on December 23, 2012, 08:05:00 AM
I have a buddy who has killed dozens of black bear.  He has a 20" brown black bear.  All he wants is a blonde before he goes toes up.  Really nice Chuck    :thumbsup:
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Post by: yellow bow on December 23, 2012, 08:15:00 AM
Very nice.


 :cool:
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Post by: Goshawkin on December 23, 2012, 08:23:00 AM
Beautiful bear. I really like your bow "rack" too.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: pamike on December 23, 2012, 08:34:00 AM
Love those color phase bears!
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Post by: cacciatore on December 23, 2012, 08:35:00 AM
Very nice,I love mine too.
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Post by: CDR on December 23, 2012, 08:38:00 AM
Very nice Chuck!!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Ibow on December 23, 2012, 12:26:00 PM
Thanks again everyone. Steve O - definitely so. There was a major spiritual side to this whole thing (hence the story I posted) and I indeed realize how fortunate I am. And I think that's what makes the whole experience richer.
Thanks again for all the nice comments!
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Post by: Sean B on December 23, 2012, 02:59:00 PM
That's a beauty!  I got both my spring and fall bears back on Halloween.
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Post by: Terry Lightle on December 23, 2012, 03:08:00 PM
Simply beautiful,I have a black bear but want a color phase like yours really bad.Congrats on your bear and rug
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Post by: twistedlim on December 23, 2012, 03:29:00 PM
Woa, very nice!
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Post by: FerretWYO on December 23, 2012, 03:36:00 PM
That looks great.
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Post by: Flingblade on December 23, 2012, 04:03:00 PM
Beautiful bear and one of my dreams as well!!  I enjoyed your story in Traditional Trails.
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on December 23, 2012, 06:31:00 PM
That is a room full of memories right there!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: KYArcher on December 23, 2012, 08:18:00 PM
Very Nice!  :thumbsup:  KY  :archer:
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Post by: Ibow on December 23, 2012, 09:22:00 PM
Well, thanks again for the nice comments. Gary - thanks. I remember your name from my ol' MTB days.    :)

Best wishes and Merry Christmas to all.
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Post by: Iron Man2 on December 24, 2012, 12:03:00 AM
Very Nice!

JL  :archer2:
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Post by: zepnut on December 24, 2012, 09:33:00 AM
Beautiful bear.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: ermont on December 24, 2012, 10:41:00 AM
Nice looking bear. Love the moose as well.
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Post by: Longbow1953 on December 24, 2012, 04:51:00 PM
Very nice.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Longbow917 on December 24, 2012, 11:45:00 PM
That is one gorgeous bruin.  Sweet set of moose antlers over top as well!