My Black Bear Hunt 2025

[Herdbull]

I was blessed to watch this bear for nearly 30 minutes and observe how cautious he was and how he was still preparing the area for the rut.
Walt, Yes I am planning and looking forward to going to AK for another solo moose hunt this fall. I've had a successful spring, taking two turkey and a bear. I've also written a second book and have gone to the printer. I hope to have a launch mid-summer.
Mike   

[doubleo]

Awesome bear,Mike!Congrats! I doubt if i could have lifted his head off the ground for a pic.

[supernaut]

Congrats on a beautiful bear sir!

[Phillip Fields]

Congrats on a great bear!

[Chad R]

Congratulations - that.s a beautiful big bear!  Thanks for sharing with us.

[Mike Bolin]

Great bear Mike, congratulations! Looking forward to your new book.

[Wudstix]

I'll be keeping my ear to the ground as well Mike.

[bama]

Beauty.   Congratulations!

[Walt Francis]

I was blessed to watch this bear for nearly 30 minutes and observe how cautious he was and how he was still preparing the area for the rut.
Walt, Yes I am planning and looking forward to going to AK for another solo moose hunt this fall. I've had a successful spring, taking two turkey and a bear. I've also written a second book and have gone to the printer. I hope to have a launch mid-summer.
Mike

Mike,

Looks like a great year for you so far, may your moose be more rewarding than last years moose.

Looking forward to your new book, I want to buy a signed copy for the library and a second copy to read during my moose hunt this fall.  Let us know when they are available.

[Shawn Eckenrode]

Great Bear. Congratulations

[Herdbull]

Thank you everyone. Spring bears are a lot of fun.
Walt- I'm gearing up for Alaska, I hope this is your year to return, as I know you love it as much as me. I will save a pair of books for you. "The Enchantment of Bowhunting" will be 325 pages, full color, hardcover and will feature my adventures and the collateral benefits of decades a bowhunter. I'm not sure how much I can talk about the new book at present, but will reach out to you or Terry to make sure I stay within TradGang guidelines. Mike

[WFC]

Great Bear!!!!

[dhaverstick]

Now THAT is a bear! Way to go, Mike!

Darren

[Walt Francis]

Thank you everyone. Spring bears are a lot of fun.
Walt- I'm gearing up for Alaska, I hope this is your year to return, as I know you love it as much as me. I will save a pair of books for you. "The Enchantment of Bowhunting" will be 325 pages, full color, hardcover and will feature my adventures and the collateral benefits of decades a bowhunter. I'm not sure how much I can talk about the new book at present, but will reach out to you or Terry to make sure I stay within TradGang guidelines. Mike

Mike,

Terry is the best one to discuss the guidelines with.

Thinking I will use the top, sides, and bottom of the pages of the second book for my journal.  Did that with the extra copy of Massey book The Bowyers Craft on an AK hunt, it was great going back and reading my thoughts about that hunt.  Unfortunately, I haven't been able find that book in 10-12 years.  Still have all his books, but that one was/is special.

Yes, this is my year.  Got a little inspiration from you, going in solo on September 5th, out on the 26th. Was trying for going in on August 30th but work is getting in the way, the dang contractors want to get paid while I am gone.

[Herdbull]

I pulled a few clips from video taken during the bear hunt.

[Herdbull]

[Herdbull]

[swp]

Nice bear Mike, congrats!