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

[4runr]

Nice bow Paul. you gonna have that along at Denton this year?

[fatman]

I spent some time playing around with my camera, fartin' around in the woods, and generally enjoying life back in the Cove...amazing how time flies like an arrow.  As the sunlight began to slowly drain out of the sky, I heard the sound of an outboard heading down the lake.  Presently, Lloyd turned in to the mouth of the cove and headed to the back.  Here's his reaction when he saw the bear on the bank:

   

The grin on Buschy's face told me how pleased he was for me...and I felt like Tom, Allen, Bowdoc, and Lloyd had all played a big part in helping me.  His right hand squeezed mine, and his left hand slapped me on the back.  He was truly happy for me, even though he could pick my bear up like a bale of hay and toss it in the boat.

He cranked up the motor, and we jockeyed the boat around for the trip home.  As we cruised smoothly across the slick surface of the lake, I couldn't help snapping another shot:

   

As we pulled in to the camp, Lloyd nosed the boat in to the bank, and we dropped off the bear and my gear.  Soon, Tom and Bowdoc came trotting down the lane to the scale area, followed by a few of my Bear Quest Brothers.  Everyone wore big grins, and the handshakes and backslaps were plentiful and genuine.  Bowdoc gave me a big ol' hug.  The small size of my bear didn't put anyone off, and fellow campers pulled out cameras and snapped me in another pose.  We carried the bear to the camp scale, and soon he was hanging - 78 pounds.  And a thick, flawless coat three inches deep.

 



A small bear.  But maybe that's as it should be.  A "first" of anything should not be a pinnacle, it should be a beginning.  If I'd shot a Pope and Young bear, what reason would I have to return?  And I do want to return....

     

[BMN]

Great job Kevin. I'm happy for ya bud!  

[ksbowman]

Congrats Kevin! Wish I'd been there to see it unfold in person. Your story was great and kept me interested the whole time.  Thanks,   Ben

[fatman]

thanks, guys, wish y'all had been there to share it  

[joevan125]

I sent my money in today for this hunt. I have never even seen a bear but man it looks like the place to go.

[Charlie Lamb]

Great story tellin guys... loved it!!!
 

[d. ward]

Nice job on the bow Paul thats a good looker...and some great story telling boy's.What a good trip had by all.I'am packing for next year already.bd

[Guru]

Congrats all around...simply an awesome hunt, stories and photos      

Bowdoc...you rock brutha!

[tippit]

Kevin, Great story and a wonderful bear!

Kip, I couldn't be happier if it was my bear    Doc

[Kip]

Thanks everyone for the kind words.I wanted to relax and have fun got both in a great trip.A few more pics.Who wouldn't want a cabin on a lake with no road access.

Lloyd in a serious pose

Tom and bowdoc planning something.

Still waiting for Larry and I got a few good ones of him when he is ready.Kip

[d. ward]

oh yeah bowdoc planning something else...bd  

[fatman]

BD, did you ever get that perfume smell out of your T-shirt?      

[d. ward]

here's another pic I thought was jsut outstanding.From boy's to young men...bd  

[d. ward]

Hey Kevin I told you guy's that was not perfume...however I did burn the shirt and a couple other garments before lieveing camp...yeehaw what a trip bd

[d. ward]

suzy the wonder dog getting ready to kick some butt.bd  

[Whip]

I think she's wondering just what the heck Shaun is planning to do to that bear!    

The stories and pictures here have been nothing short of outstanding!  Great job everyone, and thanks for making it seem like I was almost there!

[d. ward]

let me see if I can get this cleared up a bit better.My man Tommy hard at work..  
Hey Joe I think your right.If you look you'll see that Thomas is looking away and the rest of thegang laughing...weird huh ? bd

[Tom Phillips]

I look forward to TIPPIT carrying out 309# Hog Bear for me someday :-)

[tippit]

Tom, No Problem, that's why I make them Big Tippit Blades...to quarter or perhaps eighth out your (308#) bear    
Many Trips Tippit