Bear hunt openings (Stickflingers)

Manitoba Stickflinger · January 28, 2017, 11:55:00 AM

May 21-26 this year! 2 spots...let me know. All info you need is on the site...thx

MnFn · January 29, 2017, 01:03:00 AM

I can't wait to go again.

Buckeeboy · January 29, 2017, 08:12:00 AM

Ha Ha..I get to sit back and watch this thread this time...
I locked my wallet in the safe...

Manitoba Stickflinger · January 29, 2017, 09:21:00 AM

Good call Tom! Besides, certain campfire conversations can only be experienced on a bi-annual basis!

Buckeeboy · January 29, 2017, 04:46:00 PM

Ryan...never mind...good one.

Mike Vines · January 29, 2017, 05:56:00 PM

Whomever takes these spots, surely will not regret going. On the other hand, those who do pass it up, you more than likely will.

Camp accommodations are second to none, bears were literally EVERYWHERE (in some cases the same tree as you), stands are set perfect for Traditional Bowhunters, I highly doubt you will find any outfitter who uses better bait than Ryan, the personality of Ryan and "Associates" is what truly makes camp awesome.

There is one complaint from when I went...The food sucked!!! In full disclosure though, we brought along our own food, and did our own cooking.

In all seriousness, everything we needed, Ryan had, and our meals were actually Some of the best a guy could get. From BBQed Fresh Bear Backstraps, fresh Northern Pike, Mexican BBQ chicken (My Mexican Brother from another Mother, Alejandro, is one heck of a great cook, and we no longer buy our BBQ sauce. We now make it like Alejandro did in camp), Lasagna and even Mountain House meals (hard to stomach after all the good stuff though).

Like I said, when you don't go, you will forever kick yourself for missing the opportunity.

Now, to get back to my bear "bait" snack...

Manitoba Stickflinger · January 30, 2017, 10:14:00 PM

Thanks Mike! Not sure if the trail mix has been a bigger hit with the hunter and guides or the bears. Either way 22,000 pounds gets eaten in 6 weeks!!

Bill Kissner · January 30, 2017, 10:45:00 PM

Went to Ryans in 2016 and had a great time. There were 6 trad hunters and all killed bears with one being a true monster. There are three of us headed back this year. You will see bears!

Bow man · January 31, 2017, 06:10:00 AM

Wish we had the funds for this. If we did Tracey and I would be on our way

Buckeeboy · January 31, 2017, 06:28:00 AM

Good luck Bill..It was great to meet you last year. Not sure which was better, the trail mix,(Bait) or your ribs...Rids maybe, lol

Bel007 · January 31, 2017, 02:52:00 PM

6feathers · January 31, 2017, 09:25:00 PM

Ryan has a great setup. Lots of bears and lots of excitement. I was there last year and I am hoping to return in the future.

agross1 · February 01, 2017, 08:47:00 AM

Wow, great bear! I hope to one day take a color phase bear.

lt-m-grow · February 01, 2017, 09:38:00 AM

It is always amazing...

here is my bear from Randy's place taken in '13:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmrgh7txVVw

And here is the one from last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM-E2Yqz67M

Ohhh and yeah he is a OK guy too but the senior and junior guides are the best :-)

JakeD · February 01, 2017, 01:15:00 PM

I'd love to get in on this hunt, but the funds and time off won't allow for it this year. Sounds like a trip my wife would enjoy as well. Maybe in a year or two...

MnFn · February 01, 2017, 10:59:00 PM

Just my perspective but I wish every tradganger could experience this once.

When I went two years ago, I questioned if I should spend the money on the hunt. My wife said "if you want to do it you better go now because you are not getting any younger". Boy, am I glad I did! One of the very best hunting experiences of my life.

And now I get to experience it again. I will be hunting with Ryan in May this year.

Manitoba Stickflinger · February 02, 2017, 07:23:00 AM

Appreciate the kind words guys. Not surprised by all the support here! What a great group!

Whoever ends up with these tags will have quite an adventure and definitely have multiple opportunities at bears. Looking forward to campfires with some new faces.

Mike Vines · February 02, 2017, 07:45:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Manitoba Stickflinger:
Looking forward to campfires with some new faces.

Campfires in Manitoba are part of the whole experience.

I don't know who's happier, me or my wife, that the beard is gone.

Dave Pagel · February 03, 2017, 09:50:00 AM

One of my all time favorite hunts. I am on the every other year plan, even years. I never cease to be amazed by the number and quality of the bears at Ryan's place. Ryan, Dave and Magic Mike are outstanding at what they do.

D.P.

Kevin Dill · February 03, 2017, 10:06:00 AM

I had a great time even though I roomed with Pagel and his brother. I've never seen 2 guys show up with more home-cooked food and enthusiasm than those two. Great guys to hang with and the joy of hunting was there every single day.

Bears are not color blind. I know this because a couple bears on Determination preferred blue Peanut M&Ms. One bear on Too Close was into those orange colored mango chunks.

Don't fall asleep on the ground after your hunt. It's hard on your guide's nerves and will mess with your reputation.

Lastly, be wary of a "Let's get together for a toast" invite the final night.