BEAR QUEST II Spring BEAR HUNT 2 Openings

[tippit]

Wait a minute Steve...isn't that a picture you took!  It appears that the Camera is shakin' not the Bear     Have a save & successful trip ya'll...Doc

[Kip]

Is that what I am going after hell them old swamp boar hogs in the palmettos are prettier than that.Kip

[Curveman]

DOC! You told! I had everyone convinced it was a trailcam on a windy day!  

[PV]

Nah  Kip. That one isn't big enough to grow hair yet  :eek:

[Curveman]

This one's a regular Chia Pet!

[Curveman]

Thank you for the well-wishes Doc! I am sorry that we don't get to share a camp this year but I do hope to see you soon if only to collect my masterfully made, Tippit knife !    :D

[tippit]

Kip, Here's a picture of my mounted Little Delta Bow bear from 2 years ago.  Much prettier than an old swamp hog     Plus the hair coat was 4-5 inches and very thick.  You should see all different hair coats...but they are all fun to watch...Doc

 

 

[Kip]

Jeff  Great pic I had been thinking if I got lucky and got a  bear what would I do with the  hide or head.I did not want a rug but maybe tan the hide for the wall.I did not want just a scull and had not seen many head/shoulder mounts mostly full mounts.Your mount looks great solved my problem now to get and make the shot.That old wing looks like the grandfather of the bow I will be hunting with.See all of you soon.Kip

[tippit]

Kip, That mount was done by Frank Zitz who does most of Cabela's African mounts.  I wanted it to be special considering he was taken by the Little Delta Bow and the idea of Quebec Quest originated from that hunt too!

First group should be just about to La Tuque right now.  I hope they packed some sharp pointy items.  I know I'm finally ready     Doc

 

[tippit]

Kip, Another view of that mount.  Frank just seemed to capture his eyes and nose perfectly.  I didn't want an open mouth mount as you don't see that in the woods...unless maybe when they come up the tree    Doc

 

[Kip]

Jeff O.K. if I kill him climbing the tree open mouth,ground natural like yours.I admire you guys that make the sharp things to kill them with by hand maybe when I retire.The bear you kill should be proud to give all for that beautiful setup.Kip

[meathead]

Just us second weekers now.  It is going to be hard to get anything done at work next week.  Only thing left to do is touch up broadheads.

[BlkDog]

I am counting down the days.  It will definitely be hard to concentrate at work. Jeff, that is a beautiful mount!  You may have helped make my mind up as well, should a good bear cooperate.  I am envious of the all self bows and trade points.  We have some real craftsmen in camp, as well as a ton of knowledge and experience.  

I just had a idea.  I am going to try and find the Zwickey 4 blade I took my first whitetail with 20+ years ago.  I seem to remember the ferrule may be a little damaged, but if it is usable I am going to mount her up.  It might be fitting if I can take my first bear with the exact same head that I took my first deer with.

[Tyler2045]

I envy all of you.

[PV]

Chased a few bears this weekend.
Treed this one this morning.. Ran a much larger one for eight hours on Saturday but the dogs couldn't bring him to bay.
For those of you 2nd week guys that haven't hunted bears before this is a shooter and could possibly get you a new knife and bow.Notice the space between the ears and and the way they look small and more to the side of the head.His body is scrunched up on the limb and will look longer when standing on the ground.

Is it Friday yet.........

[PV]

Here's another.  

[tippit]

Paul, That must be a real rush to chase and finally get one bayed up.  See Ya Friday...Doc

[PV]

It is a different experience for sure Doc. Just as exciting as waiting for one to commit.A bit more legwork though   :eek:  The one on Saturday made this one look like a 2 year old. Would have liked to get some pic's.
Here's another pic for the new guys. It's the only one I have that kind of shows his length.  

[tippit]

The other thing you can see is they have No Trouble climbing a Tree...even one with  Treestands    Doc

[SKYLER W]

We hope everyone has an awesome time! And can't wait for the stories and PICS too start up.....Tippit, JC has got Cutter......Skyler