My Black Bear Hunt 2025

[Herdbull]

After 3 days of hunting in SK, I only saw four small bears, so I decided to go into the stand at 9:30AM and sit all day. I didn't see a bear until 8:30PM. Looking behind me, I saw bear with huge body and head slowly walking up the hill toward me. He waddled has he walked with rolling fat swinging along his sides with each step. He got four yards from the base of my tree as I tried not to move. He was scent checking the air, as I held my breath. Walking toward my right, he turned and walked away until reaching forty yards, then rearing up on his hind legs, he rubbed his scent on three trees in the area to mark his territory. He came back in my direction and sat down on his haunches and slowly looked around.
He came back to the back-side of my tree once again, and again scent checked the area. The wind was slight with uplifting currents. I felt good as he got up and circled me. The great bear, walked 5 yards behind the bait barrel, which was set at 12 yards in front of me. I was feeling a little stressed when he lumbered straight at me and ended up at the base of my ladder stand. He never looked up directly at me, but seemed satisfied he was safe. Turning, he went back toward the bait station. After lapping a few mini marsh-mellows from the ground, he turned broadside and gave me a 10-yard shot. Mike

[rastaman]

What an awesome animal!   

[Terry Green]

Nice bear Mike!!!

What outfitter did you use?

[Herdbull]

Not sure why duplicate photos posted on thread. Seems we have a new format on Tradgang. Anyway, thanks. I used a 2219 tipped with 1 1/2 inch VPA 3-blade shot from a bow I made. Seems like a solid blade snuffer. Glad I did. The huge bear laid down after walking in a semicircle about 100 yards. I snuck out of there and found him the next day.

[MnFn]

That's a dandy bear! Congratulations.

[cacciatore]

That's a very nice bear Mike, congrats

[frassettor]

Great bear Mike. I aspire to be half the bow hunter you are. Your stories inspire me. Congratulations again.

[cacciatore]

Big Black Mike Congrats

[RIVERWOLF]

Beautiful Bear Mike ...Congratulations !

[Stringwacker]

Great Bear!

[Tony Sanders]

My My, a very nice Bear Mike
 Congrats on a fine kill

[stagetek]

A "beauty". Congrats Mike.

[PASQUINELL]

Wow... Nice job Mike! Retirement dun you good!!!

[Breakfast Boy]

Beautiful bear Mike! Congratulations again buddy.

[Orion]

Now that's a bear.  Congrats. 

[Wudstix]

Awesome bear, Mike.  I always enjoy reading your exploits.

[trad_bowhunter1965]

    

[Homey88]

Congratulations!

[Walt Francis]

Mike,
Thanks for sharing, that is one hellacious bear.  Every one should reread your accounting to fully understand the amount of restraint you exemplified to make it happen.

As always,YOU DONE GOOD......REALLY GOOD!

AK moose this year?

[Redfeathers]

Awesome bear Mike, congrats!!