Manitoba bear....1st Trad. harvest!

[Bel007]

Great story, thanks for sharing.  Congrats on a dang fine bear!

[jeanpaul3006]

Ryan takes a great photo, new avatar, my vote is for pic no 2

[Hunter 709]

For those who are curious I was shooting my Cari-bow Tuktu recurve, 56# at 28". My Carbon Express 150 Heritage arrows were tipped with 200 gr Zwicky 2 blades.

 

I can't believe I finally harvested a big game species with my recurve. It was definitely worth the effort.

I have to mention, earlier I took a jab at Ryan for not helping me skin my bear. That was a total joke, he practically had to sit on his hands in order not to help me. I wanted to do it myself (with him telling me the cuts to make) as I know one day I will need to do it by myself. Thanks buddy for all your support during this hunt, I really appreciate it.

[longbowben]

Congrats and another great bear story.Thanks for sharing the hunt.

[rastaman]

Way to go sir!      

[Bowhunter4life]

  Love bear hunting!  Congrats on a very nice Bruin!

[4dogs]

Congradulations, nice job.

[twitchstick]

       

[elknutz]

Well done!

[Darren]

Great story Earl. Harvesting that first big game animal with trad gear is the best feeling in the world. No sights, Range finder, peep, 80% let off, and all of the other crap. It was you, your recurve, arrow, and broadhead  that did it. Congrats again !!

[akdd]

Great story and great bear. It is great that  all your hard work paid off. Congrats on the bear.

[Bow man]

Great story Earl Congatulations on your first Trad gear Harvest!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bonebuster]

Congrats on your bear Earl.

Great story and a great bear! Determination wins again.

Many happy returns, and thanks for sharing your story!  

[doug77]

Congrats on your first trad harvest.

doug77

[Anointed Archer]

Awesome  

[pitbull]

Congrats, on a great bear!  

[owlbait]

WoW! Ryan must have a photography and writing workshop at his camp too!Great pics, great stories, great fun. Thanks to all for sharing.

[Pops]

Congrats well done  

[momo-t]

Congratulations on your first Earl.And a great story to boot.But watch out,it does get addictive. With a combination of young family to raise and a love for bowhunting you best get used to juggling duties and the lack of sleep.
You were lucky to have a good teacher now it's your turn to pass you knowledge onto a newbie. Our future depends on it.Good luck on your next hunts and take care.    Mo

[Bill Carlsen]