Spring Black Bear- Shoot or Pass? (Youtube Vid)

[MichelD]

I have a standing order from my Mrs. for a two or three year old for the freezer. I don't keep the hides anyway, so that is a non-issue.

Would it be a shooter for me?

Yes. If it was closer. I don't like long shots and for me that's a long shot.

[Wild one]

Agree with Moosin if you want big look for small ears that seem set on the side of his head

Big boars walk different as well almost a pigeon toed lumber. Not all big boars look thick in the spring but you will notice a muscular front end. Just like people some are long and lean well others are fat and stocky.

[Fisher-Dude]

This is what I saw in that video.

[835]

its up to you.. I thought it was a shootable bear.... I cant tell you if it was a boar or sow I watched the video too long ago and didn't think to look!

[smallfry14]

What i didn't tell you guys was about 30 minutes after that video, I shot a much bigger bear! Darkness fell and I wasn't about to go in after a wounded bear in the dark. I think it might be an honest 6' bear. Pics, video, story to come tonight.

[gmachine19]

I do love my bear meat. Shooter for me for sure. Also I think its a boar as well.

[835]

that's why you pass on the so so .... lol Right on!

[Caribou_lou]

Definitely a boar. Not huge but a good one. Didn't look like 270 yards to me but you did have a rangefinder.

[Rhyno]

Personally I'd pass but I would not judge anyone for taking it

This

I agree it is a young bear but perfectly legal.

[Johnny G1]

A very nice bear, seen the hide my self, 6'7".