Is it 2013 yet??? 2 years and one masters degree to go.Then Tracy and I will be on our way to see you,Ryan.    

Terry, I cant wait to hear the stories.

Bill

Still working on the wife Ryan1

I'm rootin' for ya Jerry!

Boy Terry, you are going to be getting some great footage of those kids. The blood trails will be short with that kind of accuracy    

ttt

Finally had enough snow melt that I could get out back and set up a ladder stand to practice from.

Ryan, the ladder stand is a 15'. How far should the farthest target be set? I've got a deer 3-D, a bag target, and the new bear target. What range would you set them?  

They are shooting awesome at 7-8 yards on the ground. Just put them in a ground blind at about that range. That should be exciting for them!  

This is gonna be great!

Hi Terry....the furthest will be 15 yards but I'm all about the 7-8 yard stuff too! All the stands will be under 15 feet or just 15 feet. I'd practice all distances under 15 yards. We'll set it up for close shots...Ryan

Thanks Ryan!

I still can't get over the size of the 7 1/2 footer you shot last year. They just don't get much bigger than that!

Ryan, are there any openings left?

Your operation just sounds like too good an opportunity to pass up. I'm sure my family and I won't be disappointed.

3 openings May29-June4! Thanks Terry

Perfect week for a big boar to come around the baits looking for a sow. Unhunted bears, new areas, an outfitter with this much enthusiasm, someone has to jump on this opportunity!!

Just watch the videos on his website and you'll be selling lemonade to get the money together for the hunt.

I try but seldom succeed at staying away from Manitoba Stickflinger's posts.

I've never met the man(Ryan) but from watching his videos he has garnered my utmost respect.

If I were ever inclined to try a bear hunt I don't think I would look any further than Manitoba Stickflinger's offerings.

Unfortunately I don't see anything as costly as bear hunts on my radar.

It's part of the price I pay for being a "Bowaholic" and also having very limited resources.

Having said that I am so very grateful for everything I have and by the world's standards am a very rich man.

The bank and I own my home, I drive a relatively new truck, I sleep in a warm dry bed every night(if I chose to), I have more than ample food to eat.

There are literally millions of people in the world that can't make even one of those claims.

My prayer is to be a blessing for any and all that who I can.

Sorry, I got caught up in a train of consciousness.

God bless,Mudd

Well what can I say to that...Thank you!And you Mudd...are certainly a blessing to all of us here and this site!!

Mudd, you are absolutely right. I appreciate you helping to keep things in perspective. I know I am blessed beyond imagination. In addition to the things you note above. I'm also blessed to have 4 healthy and smart kids, good health myself, and a wife that loves me despite all my faults. Getting to hunt with Ryan is just some very sweet icing.

Just curious.  How much snow do you guys have left up there? When are you allowed to start baiting? I know it probably is still winter up there but us guys down here are starting to have spring fever! So, have you picked out all your stand locations and what will you use to get them  started? Beavers, scents, etc.? Just thought a lil spring bear hunting info would help pass the time away until we are actually chasing those bruins.

Very well said Mr. Mudd.  You are a wise man.

God bless Mudd!

Still plenty of snow up here...at least a few feet deep in the woods! The last 2 days we have had temps. in the plus so the snow is starting to go.

As far as baiting, I'll get bait in the drums as soon as I can get into the baits (likely the end of April) I have 15 baits in place and baited up as of early last fall so I'm sure the bears will be on them 1st thing come spring. 2 or 3 more baits to establish and that's it!

I'll be using the old faithful corn/oats/frier grease combo as well as some beavers and perhaps scent sprays or smoke stix. Getting one bears feet sticky with grease is all it generally takes to bring a bunch more in to the bait.

Tic...Tic...Tic...

It's gonna be really nice knowing that after I chase turkies for 6 weeks and get to the first week of May, I will be inside of 30 days until I am bear hunting with Ryan...I simply can't wait. My first bear hunt, hunting with fellow Tradgangers and in an area that has giant, color phased bears. This is gonna be GREAT