Headed out for Archery bear this weekend

[bochunk2000]

Nails and I are haeding out this afternoon for a weekend of bowhunting bears in the Nit Nat area. I hope to get my first with a bow. We will let you know how we do.
Steve.

[BowSitter]

Good luck Guy's

[bochunk2000]

NO bow bears but a buddy got one with his rifle. We saw about 6-7 bears and I started a stalk on one but the wind was swirling and my release hit my riser. Gone!! He stopped about 75 yrds away loked at us and the walked away. Pictures to follow.
Steve.

[Bow Walker]

Drats!! Too bad Steve. Maybe next time, eh? Last year I saw two deer crossing in front of me at about 70 - 80 yards. They never knew I was there. Funny feeling when your quarry is just out of reach.

[mcrae]

My season starts Thursday I have three weeks off to bow hunt bears! I have been practicing steady for the past two weeks with my compound. I went and bought myself a Mackenzie 3D black bear last week for the final tune up I switched from a 55# Martin Hunter recurve(last four years instinctive with recurves)to a compund so I needed some time to adjust before hunting. These modern compounds are amazing pieces of equipment I can't wait to sneak up on a bear!

[bochunk2000]

here are some pics from the trip. Sorry the pic of the bear sucks. We took good ones in the field on Nails' camera. I can post them when he sends them to me.

jim's bear




the camp site


some sites



Steve

[Bow Walker]

Great photos Steve. Knowing you - I'd bet that the campsite was cleaner when you left than when you got there to....

[bochunk2000]

Thanks Dan. It wasn't too bad this time. Here are some more pics.

Jim and his son


Jim's bear



Nice meat bear and Jim's wife and son were along too.
Steve.