Bear Quest III >>---> Start Your Engines

[fatman]

Tom, you make sure and bring that hat....can't wait to hear what Canadian cashiers have to say        

[Grant Young]

Tom, everyone gets "time" with Bowdoc but I can tell you up front, it can't be "quiet" with BD unless he's on stand, LOL. Too bad about the second week Barry- I only had to get permission from myself and couldn't swing it. Bowdoc- got a "surprise" for you    Grant

[Kip]

Tom I like your hat and for the baiting time it would work perfect to put a net on and keep it away from your face.Give the sketters and black flies some trouble.Kip

[Matty]

Hey Guys I'm really trying to FATTEN UP, I would hate to be the odd man out with a six pack, And Plus I really dont need to impress any one in a "Bear Camp".
I'm really wondering how this is going to all pan out, Being the most "rookie" of all of you and never having a bear encounter in my life.  Except that picture my mom took when I was 5 next to YOGI and BOO BOO.. Yeah Baiting Bears.... Doesnt sound Glamorous... ( I think I just set myself up...)  UUGH!!

[d. ward]

Oh yeah this is gonna get goooooooood.
Matty you may want to think about that fatten up thing.I try and slim down so's I can out run Uncle Barry.Sure everyone thinks Uncle Barry is just some slow moving big old guy.But let me tell ya UB can pick em up and lay em down if things go arhey while baiting or if its near chow time.
Normaly things do not go wrong in bear camp however please note I said normaly and there's no way bear hunting with us guy's is going to be normal in anyway shape or form of the word.bd

[Barry Wensel]

So seriously... Matty... you're a bear virgin? I assumed your last name was given to you when you kept splashing some of Tom's maggot soup in your mouth. So who exactly is leading the 5AM calisthenics Matty or Bowdoc? U.B.

[d. ward]

5 AM workout would be me U.B.you know I do'nt sleep in Que'bec because of what happend last time I fell asleep in the chair.Remember what all those jerks did to me while I was setting up sleeping ? sad real sad.I'll never sleep in Que'bec again.bowdoc

[Matty]

Well Considering a typical day for me is to get up at 4:30 am to start Boot camps and chase my clients around all day, I'm looking froward to the rest and relaxation, Maybe sleep in a bit AND actually eat something during the day. So Bowdoc.  I'll leave that exercise $#!+ up to you!!  I'm looking froward to hitting NY a few days early as well and load up on some pizza and Italian Pastries...And YES B-DUB I'm a bear virgin, and I admit I typically live in fear of them when I'm hunting, So I think part of doing this is to get over that whole thing, Why the hell do you think I've been taking all those Martial arts classes!!  Unfortunately for me the longbow I shoot doesnt shoot 44MAG!!

[Wannabe1]

Just want to wish ya'll luck. Stay safe and shoot straight!  

[Barry Wensel]

Matty: Don't worry too much about bears. I've hunted them all my life with no major problems. Of all the close calls I've only been forced to shoot my way out maybe five or six times. You have to remember they ain't a grizz. In fact, if you grab a cub by the scruff of the neck and pinch his butt, he'll let out a really loud bawl and a big one will come running in. Very exciting stuff. U.B.

[Curveman]

Matty,

I don't think those "martial arts classes" will outfight Kung Fu Panda or any other bear but it sounds like you can outrun the rest of us who have "keg-abs" instead of "six-pack abs!"  

If you can't find a cub to pinch, I've learned you can do the same thing with bowdoc but he won't leave you alone after that! LOL!

[d. ward]

Spoke with Tom Paul and Doc Tari Jeff about 1/2 hr ago on the cell.The baiting trip went great no problemo's.Yeah baby won't be long now yeeeeehaw...bd

[Tom Phillips]

Just arrived home about little more than an hour ago.
Bait trip went great.Will be preparing for 2nd one starting tommorow !!

[Gatekeeper]

Does anybody have a recommendation for a bug suit? Will I need the full suit or is a hood enough? What kind of biting insects will we be dealing with on this trip? Is this the time of year that the black flies feast?

[Curveman]

Hood good enough until the Thermacell kicks in then many go without one. Black flies in season but the Thermacell seems to work pretty well. See ya up there!

[tippit]

I rolled in around midnight after the four of us got 21 baits started in a day and a half.  Had plenty of Quebec sunshine...rain!  I'm preparing to burn my baiting clothes right now  :eek:  

Uncle Barry, Your stand already had fresh bear $*%# on the trail.  Seems they are anxiously awaiting you     Doc

[Tom Phillips]

There are still a couple spots OPEN on 2nd week if anyone knows of anyone interested.

[Grant Young]

Interesting slant to "calling" you got there Barry. If you tag out early, could I get you to  do that for me? I promise to shoot the big'un before it gets you; if I can, LOL. BTW- since you're working on your "memoirs" we'll all expect story hour to be especially good this year since its been lately on your mind. Matty- these bears expect you to be there- Tom Phillips knew their great grandparents.           Grant

[Barry Wensel]

Dr. Tippit: Big $*%# or little $*%#?? He must miss me. I'm bringing Schaf's old bow again to settle the score. See you soon. U.B.

[tippit]

U.B.  I think He heared that the dinner is open   :D