I was at a bear camp in CA this past fall (2023) and two hunters had lever guns. One was a Marlin 336 in 35Rem and the other was a new Marlin 1895 in 45/70. Both hunters harvested black bears with full pass through and from what they said the bears didn't go more than 20 yards before piling up...
First picture is black bear shank, seasoned and seared, then slow cooked with chopped yams in a beef bone broth, shredded and served over a bed of brown rice and garden veggies (green beans and red peppers). Basic seasonings include salt, black pepper, and pinch of oregano. Mostly this is what I...
Thanks, saw this image/article on another website before creating this thread. Good read but a trifle short. Figured to get a more input from the community and really appreciate everyone's feedback.
I don't have first hand exp with the 35 Rem on black bear but have shot several white tail using a Marlin 336 in 35 Rem (200 grain Core-Lokt) and its done the job with authority. I was part of a bear camp this past fall where a 200# bear was taken with a 35 Rem and the results were impressive...
Seeking some input/feedback from the community regarding the "color phase" of a bear I shot this past year up in Canada. I shared the backstory on another thread (https://www.hunttalk.com/threads/official-2023-summer-bear-thread.319107/page-2#post-3702627 - posted 12/22/2023) if anyone is...
UPDATE: Got the skull back from the beetle cleaner. Rough score of approx. 19 and 3/8th inches (~12 3/8" length, ~7" width). Measured using a metal two foot ruler and some blocks of wood. Got a buddy that has a large caliber scale in his shop and I'll take it over there to get a more accurate...
Had a helluva lucky hunt with an outfit out of Manitoba CA, this past Sept. Shot a chocolate color phase boar at 60 yards on the third night (9/12/23, ~7:40pm) with a Ruger M77 in 30-06 (180grn Core-Lokt). Was watching a sow and cub feed on the bait station when the boar came charging in to take...
@Hammsolo i'm a little late to this party. according to the Q&A section of bergara's site the only rifle they make in lefty is the B-14 HMR. i like traditional lines on a hunting rifle but i am open to new things. if you have a chance can you get a report back from your buddy on how he likes it...
@shrapnel i'm copying your post about grouse, just making this one a little more general for all/any upland game so if anyone has any upland pics they want to share we'd love to see em! i'm hoping to add another pic or two. planning on getting out this weekend for after some grouse, i've found a...