2020 Spring Bears Thread

[Frequently Banned Troll]

I rambled up the trail again, tried to kill a brown one with better hair but got winded close up in an aspen jungle. Oak has aspen jungle dreams, I have aspen nightmares and seem to lose a shooter bear in them at least once a year. I killed this one later at 75 yds, 6.5C, 139 scenar.


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Great and well deserved black bear. Congratulations!

 

[wyoboypt]

Gorgeous bear! That thing looks like he has the reach of shaq!

 

[Irrelevant]

@SnowyMountaineer He looks a little skinny compared to a few I've seen on here (including mine) was he or is it just the angle of the pic?

 

[Deleted member 16014]

He's of average girth for an adult boar, at least the ones I see. I guess it depends on what bears you compare it too
The obese belly hangers stand out pretty quick through binos in my experience, and he's not in that class.

 

[BlakeA]

Great bear @SnowyMountaineer Congrats!

 

[520 Road Sow]

I rambled up the trail again, tried to kill a brown one with better hair but got winded close up in an aspen jungle. Oak has aspen jungle dreams, I have aspen nightmares and seem to lose a shooter bear in them at least once a year. I killed this one later at 75 yds, 6.5C, 139 scenar.


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Awesome job buddy nice looking bruin!

 

[Bater]

2020 Idaho

 

[Red Fox]

Turned up my first bear of the year yesterday but it had a few cubs with it, was about 150' below the snow line. Heading back out again today

 

[Dunning Kruger]

Never hunted idaho before, went in blind exploring new ground. Got this scrawny old sow after 3 days. Saw shit tons of elk and muleys, and found lots of morels. An educational, fun and humbling trip all in one.

 

[SaskHunter]

Lots of good bears! Congrats guys.

So, who's making what with their bear meat? I've turned mine into roasts and burger. I've kept about 30 lb that I will turn into sausage when I stop being lazy!

 

[Sask hunter]

Lots of good bears! Congrats guys.

So, who's making what with their bear meat? I've turned mine into roasts and burger. I've kept about 30 lb that I will turn into sausage when I stop being lazy!

Smokies is what my entire bear will get turned into

 

[Deleted member 28227]

Lots of good bears! Congrats guys.

So, who's making what with their bear meat? I've turned mine into roasts and burger. I've kept about 30 lb that I will turn into sausage when I stop being lazy!

I’ve still got a backstrap in the freezer from last year, once I can have a dinner party again I’m going to invite over some g-d east coast liberals and treat them to some Bruin diplomacy.

I’ve been wanting to try this recipe for bear.

Grilled Whole Venison Loin

If you like carpaccio, then you’ll love this grilled whole loin dish. It’s one of my favorite ways to cook up a whole loin. I grill it, keeping it very rare, then let it rest for a while before slicing it super thin. Before serving, I drizzle the slices with olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt...

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Will alter it slightly and do a quick sear followed by 6+ hours in the sous vide at 137-140.

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

I rambled up the trail again, tried to kill a brown one with better hair but got winded close up in an aspen jungle. Oak has aspen jungle dreams, I have aspen nightmares and seem to lose a shooter bear in them at least once a year. I killed this one later at 75 yds, 6.5C, 139 scenar.


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Look at that coconut....

Beautiful bear, Glenn!

 

[SG25]

Hopefully this guy stays around until season opens.

 

[Schaaf]

My first bear. @Randy11 took me to this spot last year. He wasn’t able to go this year but I’m beyond thankful.

 

[ccc23454]

This bear is the one i had been looking for and i missed! came home after but going back in couple days after i wash off the shame and embarrassment....

 

[Sask hunter]

Just have to whiten my skull now. 19 10/16”. Someday I’ll beat my record lol

 

[SaskHunter]

@Sask hunter Awesome bear dude! Chatters in Saskatoon sells Hydrogen Peroxide 40 Vol, that stuff works well and is cheap.

Made 50 pounds of bear sausage yesterday, de-li-cious!

 

[Id-Dave]

Finally getting some more action on one of my baits other than feeding the Sow & her 2 cubs. Let me know what you think of this bear in the first pic. It is night hitting of course with another smaller bear. Then I have these 2 that are probably kicked away from mom this year. Hopefully be bugging some of you for some recipes soon.

 

[TreeDog]

NW Montana bear from a couple weeks ago.