Stickflingers Experience Learning so much..So far from home. Pics added 6-8

[Dave Pagel]

If the TT group got/gets a wind switch to the west, it could be amazing.  A number of those spots had not been able to be hunted all season.

D.P.

[agtex42]

Great stories and pics fellas, looks like yall had an amazing trip!

[wapiti792]

Wanna bet those giants are on their feet running sows right now? Looks like they had good weather all week and little rain. Today's wind is SW...I know a good spot with that wind  

[Gen273]

Great stories and great pictures!!!  

[twowolvesarchery]

What we would have giving for just one day of west winds.  Mike and David u might have seen 75 bears then.

[SheltonCreeker]

I wouldn't hunt Determination with a West wind. Those bears would have been mad I was in that ladder stand! They seem to have laid claim to that stand.

[wapiti792]

The way the bears came in I would bet that stand would be better. Those bears all came from the other way...coarse having the nester in your lap or one of them fat mean sows would increase the pucker factor    

Anxious to hear how the Talltines guys did. Methinks there will be a tale or two...or three...or five    

[Jayrod]

I will be curious too ...them guys will GET ER DONE!!I HOPE TO SEE PICS

[Easykeeper]

Looks like a great trip, thanks for the pics and stories...  

[Big Ed]

Thanks for sharing!!

[SheltonCreeker]

Thought I'd show a few more pics that were taken the last night in camp.





Some of you who have been at this traditional thing awhile must laugh when you read things like what I'm about to type. It seems that the draw of this style of hunting for me has taught me more from the trips and hunts where no game is harvested. It seems that this way tho it may seem so hard and complicated at the start is really a road to simplicity. From the simplicity of the weapon to the way it has taught me to enjoy the simplicity of a camp fire, some faint green streaks in the sky and the laughter of camp mates in the distance. Thanks to all who have read and and commented on this thread. I feel as tho this hunt changed me not only as a hunter but as a person and that is why we do this.

[Jayrod]

Amen bro very well said!!!thxs for such a great thread

[wapiti792]

Beautiful pics! Those are magazine quality photos.

I am so glad we had this hunt together. I am proud to call you my friend    

[wooddamon1]

[Jayrod]

Sure are beautiful pics I used one for a screensaver on my phone...lol

[Ibow]

Great pictures - thanks for sharing them and your experience!  

[Hermon]

Week 3 boys have any reports?  

[Herdbull]

I have to start by saying the fun factor was at an all time high. We were all friends including the guides and outfitter, Ryan, David, and Mike. The weather wash great and the bugs not too bad, so we maximized are sits. The wind was out of east and south east which wasn't the best for a lot of the stands, but there were certainly enough to occupy us. There was an occasional shift some evenings, but overall we had it good.

With that said, every one in camp was looking for that special bear to add in a significant degree of uncertainty to this style of hunting. For me I wanted a mature boar of at least 7' hide square. This would prove very difficult as I saw ~ 50 bears at less than 30 yards at six different stand sites, but none met my standard until the final morning. I sat Determination, the place I killed the 8 footer last year, and was in the thick of things with all the sows and cubs right from the start. Then at 9 am, a very tall and long bear came in and took over the bait. It was very lanky, and I knew it was a seven-footer. Now was it a boar? I really do think it was, but it had a long narrow head and a face that was rubbed back to its ears. It had big feet, but it was just not filled out. As I let it walk out right under my tree, it brought back memories of last year when I recalled seeing that bear with the one I killed. I could be wrong, but I do think it is a boar that has had a good start on a huge frame and great potential once it fills out its muscle and skull. I hope someone gets him in a couple years.

I came home empty handed, but it was a great week. I saw bears, a wolf, many moose, including calves, and even a couple elk. I felt I had a good hunt and the uncertainty was definitely there for me, and I was excited every evening and could feel it would happen at any moment. I will let others tell their stories when they get a chance. Mike

[Herdbull]

 

All smiles!

[Herdbull]