TradGang Bear Quest # 4 2010' Unpacking & Wheels are Turnin for BQ # 5 JUNE 2011'

[Guru]

Congrats George, cool story    

[Dick Langer]

Bear Quest IV – Wow! To meet new and old friends and share hunting camp it really doesn't get any better.  The camaraderie shared by all is awesome.  Every evening is like Christmas...waiting for everyone to come in from their "sit" with stories to tell.  What did you see? How many did you pass? Did it give you a shot?...Nothing..Tommorrow will be your day.  Every evening there are the same questions and it never gets old.  As each day passes you get to know the new friends a little better.  Where they live, what their occupation is, are they married, how many children, how many grandkids.  How many years have you been bow-hunting, who got you started shooting a bow.  You have the quiet ones like Tom Porter and Brandon B. and the outgoing ones ready to bust your stones.  Marty giving it to Uncle B. and Mike M., who give it right back.  Sit back and listen you can see they are real companions.  You have George talented with a Dutch oven, the cobbler speaks for itself.  Mad dog Mike need I say anymore.  Bill K. the oldest in camp wishing he had retired earlier because he likes hunting so much.  Tippit a very talented person willing to share his knowledge in a very humble way.  Fred G., I loved your story about the Indian... who is a person too.  I enjoyed skinning your bear with you!  Paul V., his name is so long that he starts writing it with his left hand and finishes it with his right.  "Paul, how long does frozen Shepard's pie take to cook?"  Darrly, I now truly know what a real gentleman is.  Don V. we shared camp once more, thanks for the great conversation on the ride home.  Jon, the new tires, were they worth it? Mad Dog owes you one!!!  Tom-No-Neck, thanks for putting it all together and keeping a secret.  I especially want to thank my three sons, Bill, Tom, and Rick for a Father's Day gift I will never forget.  The surprise to see Ricky there was awesome.  And to sit and film Ricky's 1st bow harvest, well it just doesn't get any better.  It is truly not about inches or antlers.  
      Thanks Everyone!

[Greyfox54]

George I'm glad you had a great time  as did everyone else . great story and memories that will last a lifetime . How about that night with Brandan and Bill and the GPS ? Too much fun . Did you take notes on what Marty said in his sleep ? Maddog Mike kept me awake with wild stories until he got tired and turned the wheel over to me . when I was totally exhausted , and he then proceeded to fall fast asleep . Not sure but I think I slept too . And Dick you and your Conn. gang were awesome , I envy you being able to spend that kind of time with Family . I also noticed the other day the Bill has a few pics on Three Rivers Trophy room , congrats . Great times , Fred

[oneshot-onekill]

Congrats George! Enjoyed the story and pic's...need to see up close pic's of the TT though. Hadn't seen it til now. Been saving my pennies for next years hunt. Can't wait to try the cuban cobbler....oh by the way...who got up every morning to make your coffee just how you like it? Did you make Freddie go just for that? LOL

[charles suttles]

I gotta quit reading this thread. The more I read it the more I think I didn't send those kids at St Judes enough for that hunt Tom so generously donated for next year. Anyway, I can't wait, hope I can hunt with at least some of this group,sounds like my kind of people. Congratulations to every one! Charles Suttles

[Shaun]

Finally sat down and caught up on the BQ4 that I missed. Sounds like a great time and hope to join the gang again next year. Can't believe BowDoc (stay away from the 5 hour energy drink) did not make it and you had the hunt anyway. Good hunting all and congrats Tom P on putting together another great adventure.

[caleb7mm]

just finished this thread. great job guys! looks a great time!!!!

[Guru]

Mr. Langer, I can only imagine what a special trip this was for you, what a surprise that must have been!

As one of your biggest "fans", I'm very happy for you  

[xroadshunter]

Terry,  Freddy wasn't around to make the special coffee, but Marty and I talked about how a shot would have come in handy.  You don't need 5 hour energy when there is cuban coffee around.  Planning for next year already.

[Marty]

George if your Cuban Coffe is half as good as your Cuban Cobbler- an ounce should keep a man up all day!!! Lookin forward to trying it- just what i need -to be hyped up from an external source!

[Gatekeeper]

 I wish I would have been there to see your face when you saw your bear was gone from the back of your truck. That would have been priceless!  

[Marty]

Well, well, well.... For anyone who read Barry's book- this is a little payback!!!! He made my "Loser" status legendary- but this says it all now!!!! Don't mess with someone's Karma!

[Whip]

That's classic!          

[Yellow Dog]

Just rolled in from week two after a 16 hour all night drive. Plenty of bears down with more to go. The fires are still burning and access to four of the bait sites were lost for the week Monday morning. Great time. Took this little boar at the Grouper, they sure do look BIG from 8 feet. My first bear. Some pretty good stories to follow as the rest return home. Here's a pic and another one we'll just call "there's alot of gas, trust me"


 
 

[Yellow Dog]

The "Gang" checking the days camtracker shots.

[Yellow Dog]

On stand with 1963 Razorheads on the business end.

 

[brill16hockey]

Glad you made it home safe Mike, it took me 18 to get home.  We got stuck at the border because of some Quebec holiday, took us about 2 hours to cross over.  I will post some pictures soon.

[d. ward]

yeahaw sounds like you guys had a great time too bd

[Yellow Dog]

Hey bowdoc, I was baiting the "Bull" all week with Bill Moran. Found out the hard way those trails back there aren't as wide as a Chevy Tahoe  

[Yellow Dog]

The changing of the "guard" in La Tuque.



The long dusty convoy into camp.



Home for the next week.