****OFFICIAL****2024 SPRING BEAR THREAD

[Elkwhisper]

Headed north of the border in the morning for some stick and string spot and stalk. Don't think we will have much coverage up there but hope to have some pics to share soon.

 

[gonhunting247]

It was a too cold and stormy to work bees this morning, so I thought I'd spend a couple hours looking for a bear. I debated on two or three different places and finally made up my mind. Turns out it was a pretty lucky choice. I just started glassing when this nice boar came trotting up out of the swampy/grassy area. It was one of the easier pack/drag outs I've had in a long time and I was back at the house and done taking care of the meat before noon. It will be time to get the 3 gobblers and the bear ready for the grinder soon.

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

Good friends idaho bear.

 

[Mallardsx2]

Both p&y.

 

[EYJONAS!]

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Both p&y.

That white patch is awesome!

 

[BAKPAKR]

That white patch is awesome!

The bear I got less than a month after I got my hunting license at age 12 had a white patch like that. It stood up to look at me. The patch made a good bullseye.

 

[Mountain Mule]

I just got back from another backpacking trip this weekend. Holy moly I'm a small bear magnet this year. 2 sows (w/4 cubs) and 3 smaller/solo bears this trip. It was fun to explore a new area deep in a drainage. I just wish I'd see another boar! The one earlier this season, that I couldn't get to because it was on cliffs, has been my only shot so far. If someone could tie one to a tree for me near Missoula, that would be great

bear count spring 2024 (so far): 14 (non-cub/yearling) bears and only 1 shooter.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Bear I've been chasing for two years. Caught up to him on day 12.

 

[Falcon75]

What elevation are you at and general location when shooting bears now later into season. Glad to see some bears on the ground.

 

[Elkwhisper]

First day..... but maybe.

 

[Elkwhisper]

He did get closer....

 

[Sask hunter]

He did get closer....

Looks like a good one

 

[northernmaineguide]

Wish we could still spring hunt here in Maine, lots of bears but more liberals in Southern part of state then bears!

 

[SaskHunter]

Headed back tomorrow morning until Saturday. Should be good, lots of bears on camera!

 

[Elkwhisper]

12 yards turned out to he as close as I wanted to let him get.

 

[kansasdad]

I could "see" the lumbering in his gate in post #351

I bet the forest floor he chose for his final resting place feels like walking on a trampoline

 

[Elkwhisper]

For those that care about such things.... he has a 19 7/8 skull and squared 6'7".

 

[EYJONAS!]

For those that care about such things.... he has a 19 7/8 skull and squared 6'7".

Pretty interesting adventure. BC?

 

[Elkwhisper]

Pretty interesting adventure. BC?

Yeah. BC. We have 4 bears in the freezer so far. 4 more tags to go. Thought real hard about picking up a second tag myself but apparently I will be dropping a new motor in the pickup.... so my bow will stay in the case.

 

[Bowhunt_406]

For those that care about such things.... he has a 19 7/8 skull and squared 6'7".

Great bear! Congrats