Trad Bear Camp

[Barry Wensel]

Jack Smith, PBS Sect./Treas. was scheduled to go bear hunting in Quebec with me this spring. Many people didn't know he fell a couple monthes ago while moving a treestand. Besides serious internal brain bleeding he got a couple spinal fractures. He's doing much better but is going to have to drop out of our planned trip together until next year. This will make ONE opening available  to fill his slot. Last year twelve of us went. We killed ten bears. I was one of the two guys who didn't shoot one because we were too picky. I passed a total of eighteen mature bears at under 10 yds. on the hunt myself. Everyone will get multiple opportunities. The opening is short notice as we're leaving from Mass. the evening of June 6th (3 weeks from now). We'll return to MA late on June 14th to celebrate Father's Day.. hint/hint). The hunt costs a total of $1795. and includes the shared ride to Quebec, all lodging, all food, active bait stands, non-resident license/tag, boat/motor, literally everything. Last year's hunt was without a doubt one of the best I've ever had the pleasure to go on. I realize this is short notice but somebody ought to jump on this one. You can read more about the hunt on the other Bear Quest thread below. For any additional info, please email Tom Phillips at ImDiablo62@aol.com. You won't be disappointed. BW

[hogdancer]

I hate to hear that Jack will not be with us, I was really looking forward to getting to know him. he does so much for the PBS he must be a fine fellow.
Take care
T

[Guru]

Man I'd love to go and share a camp with you and the others....but work just won't allow it this year. Someone's in for a heck of a time!

[Fletcher]

Hey Barry, I sent an e-mail.  Rick    

[gsdmikko]

wish i had the time..been 10 years since i've been up there..( miss them no see-ums )

[Ron LaClair]

Man I'd like to go but it's too short notice and I've got other plans.

I don't like to hunt with old guys because it's so hard to get any sleep at night. They snore loudly, pass gas loudly, and keep getting up to drain their bladder. Plus because of their advanced age they think it exempts them from doing their share of camp chores.   :rolleyes:  I normally hunt with young guys because they're always lookin out for the old man..(me)    

[bbassi]

TTT

Ron -  

[Goose]

Hi Barry,

What the heck, if it is still open I'll take it. Even got the OK from the wife! I don't really need another bear, but sounds like a hoot.  Will send you an email.
Steve

[Grant Young]

Sorry to hear about Jack. Goose, sounds like you may have snagged a spot. Ron, I'd be really offended if you weren't telling the truth, but its at least partly true. Nine uninterrupted hours of sleep means I'm either sedated or seriously dehydrated, lol.            Grant

[Tom Phillips]

The spot that became vacant when Jack Smith had to bail out because he is still healing up from terrible fall has been filled by Rick Stillman he was 1st to respond.
 
 Hope you getted well SOON Jack.

          Tom & Bear Quest Boys

[George D. Stout]

What's a trad bear?  8^).

I'll keep Jack in my prayers for sure.

[BodarkOkie]

Have fun Rick!

Long time, no see.    

Gene

[Fletcher]

Hi Gene!  Thanks, you can be sure I'll give it my best.  I've never hunted bear and I'm already pretty wired.  I'll settle on arrows this weekend, put the Ace Express back on and get to shooting.    

[Rick Wiltshire]

Rick - you will have a great time. I am headed out Saturday for my 6th trip - It can be addictive!!!  Rick

[RayMO]

Also sorry to hear about Jack.

Ron...oh Ron...LOL, what is it with the old guys and all that loud snoring and getting up every hour for you know what...Sure glad I am young yet  

Man would I love to go on this one, but it just isn't possible. Thanks Barry.

[Goose]

Yep, Rick beat me to it.  Best of luck on the hunt!
Goose

[hill boy]

welcome aboard Rick.    Get well soon Jack!  

[hogdancer]

welcome Rick, I have never hunted bear either. guess we will find out about it though, I think the pointy end of the arrow goes in the bear.
Take care
T

[Barry Wensel]

I just returned home. Gene and I have been gone for the last three days hanging some new treestands for this fall and detailing a bunch of others that needed attention after a severe ice storm last winter. Two new ones I'm really excited about we named "Takedown" and "Death Row". The stuff dreams are made of. Regarding the bear hunt, welcome aboard Rick. Mr. Stillman will fit right in. He attended one of my whitetail bootcamps a couple years ago then went right home and shot a bruiser (good student, Ha).
Sorry everyone can't go on this hunt but it sounds like Rick won the race for the one slot. I know both he and Thomas Hogdancer Burns are both "bear virgins", so this will really add to the fun. Good move guys! BW

[Curveman]

Welcome aboard Rick! I am really hoping that you and Tom and the other firstimers get your first bears!!