Archery Grizzly??????>

[Elkwhisper]

Anyone out there ever chase the big nasty of the north with a bow? Found out a couple days ago, that the Colorado Mule Deer hunt I won through work has been changed to a June grizzly hunt in northern BC. I have the option of doing it with the stick and string and am pretty sure I am going to give it a try?

I have taken a black bear with bow..... and I was lucky enought to take a smaller brown bear with a rifle a few years back, so I really think I want to take on the additional challenge of doing this with archery equipment. Pretty sure I would have a better chance at a BIG bear with my rifle, but I've never been about score or size. Besides, if I decide to, I can always switch to the rifle later in the hunt and get it done.

The outfitter doesn't cater specifically to bowhunters, but says there is a good chance we could get a close range opportunity.


Thoughts?

Elkwhisper

 

[Dinkshooter]

Don't be a sissy and do it man.

 

[JohnCushman]

I would do it in a heartbeat!!!!

 

[Wyodeerhunter]

all the cool kids are doing it.

You can quit anytime you want.

I know someone that did it and they turned out ok.

 

[Oak]

http://onyourownadventures.com/hunttalk/showthread.php?t=241061

 

[rosco]

Chuck did! (not Norris, he wouldnt need a bow)

 

[JohnCushman]

Chuck Norris would fart a toothpick at the bear and the bear would roll over and die from the sheer fear of the situation knowing it was Chuck Norris

 

[Dinkshooter]

And when I say don't be a sissy, it is more of the fact that it is a free hunt. I know it is hard to pull out a bow when you have big$ paid out. So take the bow while it is relatively cheap.

Cause I am a sissy and those things still scare the hell out of me.

 

[Bucnutz.wis]

Thoughts ?? I think I need to know where to get a job like yours....

For the Grizz hunt - Bow kill or No kill.

And, just in case, take some Chimps along to help finish the job if needed: http://onyourownadventures.com/hunttalk/showthread.php?t=242385

 

[Elkwhisper]

Ha Ha Ha! I am no Chuck Norris but I am also no sissy..... bow it is then. At least that is the plan for now. I want to have some more in depth back and forth with the outfitter before I make my decision, but I definitely get excited thinking about slipping inside 40 yards on a grizz.

Anyone ever been up north on the Yukon in June? I am guessing the bugs are going to be brutal.

 

[Roland on the River]

Mosquitoes in the Yukon



Nor a SINGLE one .
Their all married!!!!!!!!

 

[Elkwhisper]

June is coming on fast and I am STOKED for this hunt. Have decided to give it a go with the stick and string, and bring the rifle to mop up that last few days if need be. The outfitter initially discouraged the archery idea, as I am sure it will mean more work, and less chance of success, but he agreed to let me give it a try.

Does anyone have experience with hunting spring bears up there? From what I have learned, a fall hunt can be more productive for a bow hunter, but for me that isn't an option. Just trying to figure out in my head how this might go down? I won't have the luxury of hunting them while they are on the fish or bluberries in the fall. Hoping I can find one mowing down on some green grass long enough for me to slip in and let the air out of him.

Elkwhisper

 

[Layin_It_Down]

Just make sure the camera is rolling......

 

[Layin_It_Down]

Took Barta, what...., 8 years to stick one with an arrow? That means you might get pushed out to 2 maybe 3 days. I just wanna see the full body mount in the Livingroom.

 

[NVLongbow]

Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[BOHNTR]

Stick a good one EW........sounds like an awesome adventure in the making.

 

[Moosie]

Chuck Noris would roundhouse kick a clock to turn back time to Kill the bear before he even got born. Then he'd punch the outfitter and the guide becasue he was on a bear hunt with no bear..

Good luck, may the Chuck be with you !!!