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  1. EWpres

    Did I blow out the bear?

    Switched to the 7mm and ended up harvesting a chocolate boar Saturday night at 350 yards. He was about 1,000 yards from the first bear. Maybe the miss before was my fault. Maybe it was the gun. Maybe it was the scope, rings, or base. But I trust that 7mm and it delivered beautifully. Appreciate...
  2. EWpres

    Did I blow out the bear?

    I checked my zero two weeks ago before the trip. I only drove a few hours and had it in a hard case. But thanks.
  3. EWpres

    Did I blow out the bear?

    Christensen's 20 moa rail, Vortex rings, and Leupold VX 6 3-18x44 scope. I run Talley rings on some of my other guns. The other scopes are Leupold VX 3 4.5-14x40
  4. EWpres

    Did I blow out the bear?

    I agree. It seems unlikely. But everything was torqued properly, and I have good rings on.
  5. EWpres

    Did I blow out the bear?

    That's good to know. Seems to be the consensus that they don't spook too far.
  6. EWpres

    Did I blow out the bear?

    That's good to know. I've heard that they can be hard to track unless it's a really good hit. I was back in my spot, glassing this evening. Didn't see him. I'll give it one more day and then look elsewhere. Things are starting to get green for sure, even more so than just two days ago. I'm...
  7. EWpres

    Did I blow out the bear?

    Before my hunt this evening, I went to some BLM with a proper paper target so I could see what was going on. I think the issue wasn't the cold bore, but somehow, it was shooting 5" to the right at 200 yards. I adjusted the scope and let it cool for about 10 minutes, and checked my other rifle...
  8. EWpres

    Did I blow out the bear?

    It was 550 yards. And the slope, though it had patches of timber, was quite open once you got over there. It was very easy to see.
  9. EWpres

    Did I blow out the bear?

    Damn. That's heartbreaking to lose a bear you know you shot. I certainly hope that's not what happened in my case. I have a digiscope that I intended to set up to verify my shots after the fact, but I literally had no time. He didn't show up until the last few minutes of legal light. I'm not...
  10. EWpres

    Did I blow out the bear?

    My question is, did I blow this bear out of the area by getting my scent all over the mountainside? If so, will the bear come back to that spot after a few days without disturbance? He'd have to go a mile or two to get to a comparable hillside that has green grass and seclusion. Now, here's the...
  11. EWpres

    WTS: Argali Absaroka 4P Tent w/ Accessories

    Hey there. Is this still for sale?
  12. EWpres

    Prince of Wales Island - Spring Black Bear Hunt

    Good luck up there! I'd love to hear all about it when you get back.
  13. EWpres

    Prince of Wales Island - Spring Black Bear Hunt

    Thanks for all that great info! Were you bear hunting too or just fishing? How many bears did you see by using the road system?
  14. EWpres

    Prince of Wales Island - Spring Black Bear Hunt

    I hope your hunt goes well. Please let me know how it goes. Where are you renting your boat?
  15. EWpres

    Prince of Wales Island - Spring Black Bear Hunt

    I was toying around with the idea of bringing an inflatable kayak in addition to renting a boat. I'll take a look at the Sea Eagle. Thank you.
  16. EWpres

    Prince of Wales Island - Spring Black Bear Hunt

    Thanks for the info. My hunting partner lives on a boat, so he'll be in charge of driving. I definitely intend to harvest the meat but I wouldn't have thought that the hides would be rubbed too badly by mid-May. That's good to know.
  17. EWpres

    Prince of Wales Island - Spring Black Bear Hunt

    I drew a spring black bear tag for POW for the spring of 2025. Now that I have the tag, I need to figure out logistics, and I was hoping you all could offer some insight. More specifically, I'm looking for suggestions for how to do this trip on an affordable budget (under $5k for rentals...
  18. EWpres

    What does your hunting preparation workout routine look like?

    I agree with this 100%. Also, not a woman, but my girlfriend hunts elk with me. Your feet will make or break you more than anything else. I don't care how much weight lifting or running you do, there is nothing that conditions your feet like putting on a heavy pack and climbing mountains. All...
  19. EWpres

    First Montana spring bear hunt

    You can almost never go wrong with 10x for binos. Personally, I like 12x but in thick timber, it can be overkill. For a spotter, I'd make sure the max zoom is at least 48. Most good ones are somewhere between 20x and 60x, give or take. As a general rule, the quality of glass is more important...
  20. EWpres

    2020 Spring Bears Thread

    Thanks for sharing that. That answers the question. I guess I'll have to wait until next year.
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