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    finally got my blackie

    hey guys well it finally happend i got my bear this spring it's been tuff hunting this spring still lots of snow up too 3 feet still in some places making it really tuff seen lots of bear but all small the big one's are just starting to come out now and the season is almost over. Well i got this guy with my shot gun went with the bow but could not get it off the pack fast so he got it with the sluggs here's a couple of pics for you guys will have more when my friend sends them to me. sorry the pic is small trying to figure it out now

    5'9' on the body
    6" across the front paw
    never scored the scull my guess around 19 maybe
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    Re: finally got my blackie

    Looks like a good size bear. Hard to tell with the small photo. More pics needed. Congrats.
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    Re: finally got my blackie

    Gonna make a rug? Good work on Mr. Black, he looks nice

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    Re: finally got my blackie

    Well done, get your measurements into the contest, you never know!!
    Take a kid hunting its more rewarding than shooting an animal yourself!!

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    Re: finally got my blackie

    Kitimat, how did the slugs work on the blackie, looks like a good size, congrats on a successful hunt, keep up the good huntin Jel

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    Re: finally got my blackie

    Seem as if the push is ON.

    Congrats.



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    Re: finally got my blackie

    the slugs worked awesome let me tell you i use Remington Premier core lokt Ultra bonded sabot slug 2 3/4inch 385gr first shot went straight through and second took out both shoulders

    http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showp...1&limit=recent

    thats a better pic guys in my gallery
    I've hunted almost everday of my life the rest has been wasted

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    Re: finally got my blackie

    Killer, you must have been close, for the slug to go thru like that, I didn't realize how much power a shotgun has on a bruin that size, way to go.

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    Re: finally got my blackie

    Killer, you must have been close, for the slug to go thru like that, I didn't realize how much power a shotgun has on a bruin that size, way to go.

    ya i was only 15 to 20 yards at the most
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    Re: finally got my blackie

    well guys here's a couple of more pics for you guys

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