Black bear hunting opinions

[Smokeeater]

It's getting closer to spring black bear season. Curious to see what caliber, bullet type everyone will be using? Also what do you consider the "sweet spot" on a bear to aim for?
Me I'll be using either 270win/130gr TSX or 300win mag/150gr TTSX. Aiming for behind the shoulder...

[moosinaround]

Its a 9.3x62 with 270 speer handloads, or my recently rebuilt 300 win mag, which hasen't killed in 4 years, with 180gr swift sirocco handloads. I will always try to do an engine room shot on a black bear, aiming from the front shoulder to a couple inches back from there! If really close, i'll shoot for the neck, but usually its a 75-150 yrd shot! Moosin

[Livewire322]

My freezer is still full from last year, so I’m taking a relaxed approach and trying for a bear with the bow. Hopefully I can connect with something worthy of a P&Y entry.


PSE Evo EVL 34 set at 50# and 30” draw. Lobbing a 30.25”, 300-spine, Killin’ Stix Original, total weight is 525gr with a Magnus Stinger 2-blade 125gr fixed-blade broadhead.

I’ll be aiming for “middle of the middle” and forward 2” or so.

[whitlers]

I tend to shoot bears high in the shoulders to anchor them. Definitely wastes some meat though.

7mm RM 160gr Partitions this season. Formerly had good success with 160gr TTSX.

[savage10]

7mm Rem mag

155g Federal premium terminal ascent

Middle of the middle then 2 inches towards the shoulder.

[KodiakHntr]

Be the same as the last handful of them probably, if I see a really big one it’ll be a Montec from a Mathews Switchback XT and it’s the middle of the middle.
Otherwise it’ll be a 75 Amax or 88 ELD from a 223AI. Typically I shoot for shoulders on everything.

[Ron.C]

Thier vitals are farther back then allot of guys think.

I like to shoot em broadside through both lungs. Imagine a vertical line straight up off the front elbow. At about mid body height, 4 ish inches back will put you right in the center of the lungs with the biggest margine for error. (Or a few inches fwd of middle/middle as stated by savage 10)

Placing any standard deer bullet/arrow/bolt here will result in a dead bear in very short order.

Ive used 7mm-08, 303 savage, 30-06, .50 cal muzzle loader. Results were all the same. 2 holes, lots of blood, dead bear.

[walks with deer]

Use the 300 and smash his front shoulders.

[caddisguy]

I keep it simple. 30-06 150gr and double lung. It's the biggest target and very fatal. Furthest I have had a double lung shot bear go is 15-20 yards. No meat wasted.

[maze]

I'm going to be using 180gr 30-06 rounds, but i'm wondering if i could use 165gr if im 300 meters or less away...

[Livewire322]

I'm going to be using 180gr 30-06 rounds, but i'm wondering if i could use 165gr if im 300 meters or less away...

I’d bet money that a bear won’t notice the 15gr difference, supposing you put the bullet where it needs to go.
They’re not bulletproof by any measure - I’ve taken one with a .243, and there are a few guys on here who claim to use .223.

[Smokeeater]

30cal 165gr bullets would do fine job on black bear. My 308win "truck" gun is set up with 165gr accubonds for anything I encounter in BC within reasonable range....

[chris]

I will probably watch my kid drop another with his .243. I will likely stick with my .308 and 150 grains just because its my newest rifle, but thats a game day decision. Bears aren't hard to kill, just let the air out and they don't go far.

[Evanguy]

I'll be using my ole Lee Enfield with a 150gr interlock at about 2500fps on mine and my son's spring trip. I've used it for all my big game so far.

[ACB]

It all depends which firearm I decide to pack, 300 win. mag with 180gr. Nosler Partitions spitzers, or 338 win. mag with 225 Nosler Partitions spitzers. Shot placement? Close range I'v taken two with 1 to the neck, they don't go very far. If they're out there a ways, say 50-75 yds. double lung them. I don't believe in shooting bear at long range, if you play the wind you can get very close.

[todbartell]

Last spring was the 6.5 Grendel with a 115gr Barnes. This spring might be the 22 Creedmoor with 77gr LRX

[stoneramhunter]

Last spring was the 6.5 Grendel with a 115gr Barnes. This spring might be the 22 Creedmoor with 77gr LRX

Isn't a 22 caliber a little on the lite side for bear? I would think that if it's not the absolute perfect shot could wound the bear and cause unnecessary pain ??

[HarryToolips]

I keep it simple. 30-06 150gr and double lung. It's the biggest target and very fatal. Furthest I have had a double lung shot bear go is 15-20 yards. No meat wasted.

Same here, other than I've always shot them with a 180 grain .30-06 bullet...

[jlirot]

I've only dropped one. But the 145g .270 sure did the trick. This year, if I can get my 308 dialed in I'll be carrying that. But, just because my fancy new BLR is light and easy to carry, that's what I want to use.

[bottles]

Possibly a .308, but I have a 45-70 that I've never harvested an animal with. 300gr TSX sound good.

[Noreasny]

6.5-300 wby mag 127gr lrx lung shot

[HappyJack]

I'm going to be using 180gr 30-06 rounds, but i'm wondering if i could use 165gr if im 300 meters or less away...

I've killed moose at 325 yards with 30-06 165gr bullets, so sure you can.

[KodiakHntr]

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Isn't a 22 caliber a little on the lite side for bear? I would think that if it's not the absolute perfect shot could wound the bear and cause unnecessary pain ??

Bullets matter more than headstamps.

Good bullets spun fast enough at an appropriate velocity are a lot more similar across diameters than Joe Average realizes these days.

There is a lot less difference in effective wound channel depth and width across a very wide range of cartridges when you mate good bullet construction with the right twist rate and adequate impact velocity.

https://youtu.be/jZZBEBhZxLk

[Gateholio]

Anything you would hunt deer with is appropriate. I've killed bears cleanly with everything from a .223 up to a 375 Ruger.

[moosinaround]

Last spring was the 6.5 Grendel with a 115gr Barnes. This spring might be the 22 Creedmoor with 77gr LRX

Kinda like that mulie doe you took many moons ago, when Gatehouse was still wearing pink tutu's!! Moosin

[longrifle]

Kinda like that mulie doe you took many moons ago, when Gatehouse was still wearing pink tutu's!! Moosin

Ah yes, the 'fireballed flat top'...I still remember a picture of gates sporting a mackinaw, balaclava and a set of green ape gloves (iirc)??!!! lol


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[RyoTHC]

I’m running tried and true .308.
I’ve been stuck on using the 175 grain terminal ascent from federal, best bullet out there IMO.

Though I may bust a 500 S&W magnum out for the next bear and punch some half inch holes.. nothing quite like a 50 cal lever gun.. heh


that being said, one of my fastest cleanest kills was with a 6mm creed shooting a 95 grain bullet…

[375shooter]

.280 Ackley Improved with 155 gr. Edge TLR handloads or 6.5 CM with 140 gr. Accubond handloads. Behind the shoulder, unless angling towards. Then into the shoulder.

[stoneramhunter]

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Bullets matter more than headstamps.

Good bullets spun fast enough at an appropriate velocity are a lot more similar across diameters than Joe Average realizes these days.

There is a lot less difference in effective wound channel depth and width across a very wide range of cartridges when you mate good bullet construction with the right twist rate and adequate impact velocity.

https://youtu.be/jZZBEBhZxLk

Doesn't bullet mass and energy matter? I'm not up much on ballistics but im pretty sure my 7mm mag bullet is more lethal than any 22 at any distance because of mass and energy. The hydraulic displacement difference of blood alone between the 22 calibers and larger calibers would be significant would it not as well as bone damage having said that like i said im not a ballistics expert by any stretch.

[Evanguy]

Though I may bust a 500 S&W magnum out for the next bear and punch some half inch holes..

I hear you on this post man, I have a 500 Jeffery that has only fired 10 rounds to be sighted in, I'm on the fence if I should take it or not.

On one hand it would be overly comforting to have a 500 Jeffery against black bear hunting with my 6 year old son
but
on the other hand I can shoot my parker hale lee Enfield like a shot gun (as soon as I pull it up it going to hit here I'm looking) and I've shot all my big game with it so far in my hunting adventures (mountain goat and 2 black tails)

[KodiakHntr]

A lot more similar than they are different.

You have to step WAY up in diameter and velocity to begin to make an appreciable difference. Not like a 7 mag pops deer apart like a 22-250 and a ground squirrel.

Not a lot of difference between a 3” permanent hole through shoulders and lungs from an appropriate 22 CF and a 3” hole bored through shoulders and lungs from a 7 mag.

[TheObserver]

Think I want to try and get one with my compound bow first, if not 300wmg 180 grain accubond or 270wsm win powermax 130 grain

[Gateholio]

I hear you on this post man, I have a 500 Jeffery that has only fired 10 rounds to be sighted in, I'm on the fence if I should take it or not.

On one hand it would be overly comforting to have a 500 Jeffery against black bear hunting with my 6 year old son
but
on the other hand I can shoot my parker hale lee Enfield like a shot gun (as soon as I pull it up it going to hit here I'm looking) and I've shot all my big game with it so far in my hunting adventures (mountain goat and 2 black tails)
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You HAVE to take the 500....:)

[375shooter]

Anatomy of a black bear.

About mid point top-to-bottom, and forward of the mid point front-to-back.

Behind the shoulder for a double lung hit, which is very effective. Into the shoulder if bear is angling towards. Shoot for off-shoulder if angling away.


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[Evanguy]

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You HAVE to take the 500....:)

Well, that is a very valid point you make, i may just do that to break the gun in. A 570gr bullet at 2200fps should adequate

[IronNoggin]

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[RackStar]

Going to try my hand at a bear with a bow this year. I don’t eat bear so not concerned if I don’t get to harvest one. In Alberta you only have to keep the hide. You can feee the meat to the birds / yotes.

passed on a lot of bears in bc because I didn’t want to deal with the meat. Only lookin for that rare hog of a bear for a rug.

[troutseeker]

Probably the .375 Ruger Afrikaans with 250 grain TTSX.

[WhiteTailAB]

6.5 needmoor or 257wby or maybe 300wsm with 210 LR ABs

[shadowhunter]

.308 M77 Hawkeye with 165grain federal fusions.

wait for a good double lung broadside on any decent bear without cubs

[The Hermit]

Going with one other guy in late April to the west coast of the island. I'll have my trusty longbow 55lb at 28" draw with a G5 carbon broadhead. Our deal is regardless of who sees the bear first the archer gets to choose stalk or not. If not then buddy cracks at it with his 7mm. Once he has one down then if a second rifle opportunity presents itself then I'll use my Cooper 338.06 with Barnes TTSX 185gr. Vitals always. See Ron C's post above.

[mauser]

308 Win w/150gr Norma SP- 30-06 w/180gr SP-8x57 170grSP/180gr TSX/195grSP are in the works this year. Depends what flavor of cartridge I'm feeling that day.

[drum_boy101]

X-bolt in 30-06 with 150gr TTSX

[todbartell]

Isn't a 22 caliber a little on the lite side for bear? I would think that if it's not the absolute perfect shot could wound the bear and cause unnecessary pain ??

Well the 77gr Barnes is going a bit over 3400 fps, and it will penetrate deep enough from any reasonable shot angle. If a guy subscribes to energy being a valid way to predict killing effect, it has the same energy at 100 yards as the 30-30 makes at the muzzle.

https://i.imgur.com/4ezYvCK.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/15H9qiB.jpg?2

[MDR]

I can't decide if I want a fat fall berry fed bear, or a grass fed spring bear. Firearm of choice will be a LE no4. Might bring my bow just in case I feel like a challenge.

[MRP]

I can't decide if I want a fat fall berry fed bear, or a grass fed spring bear. Firearm of choice will be a LE no4. Might bring my bow just in case I feel like a challenge.

In my opinion a August huckleberry bear is the best a close second is September oat fed.

[REMINGTON JIM]

It's getting closer to spring black bear season. Curious to see what caliber, bullet type everyone will be using? Also what do you consider the "sweet spot" on a bear to aim for?
Me I'll be using either 270win/130gr TSX or 300win mag/150gr TTSX. Aiming for behind the shoulder...

NO ! Aim FOR the shoulder and Bust them down ! Better to anchor them right there . might need a finisher shot BUT much better then chasing them into the BUSH . The TSX abd TTSX are Excellent bear killers ! RJ

[jay1972]

Well this year will be my first attempt for bear and planning on using my
Excalibur Bulldog 440
18in Zombie Slayer with a 125gr 1"in Tooth of the arrow total weight 455gr
shooting at approx 420ft/sec

between 30 - 40 yards
Double lung Shot middle of the middle and a couple inch's towards the shoulder

[HappyJack]

Lots of people using the TTSX, might have to try them someday. I heard one complaint from an elk hunter of them pencilling right through and his bull escaping, anyone else having that issue with the TTSX??

I've been using SST Hornady in my 338, kinda big for a black bear though unless you want to anchor and tenderize him at the same time.

[moosinaround]

In my opinion a August huckleberry bear is the best a close second is September oat fed.

Kinda snobby, arne't ya? I suppose you only drink 18yr old scotch, smoke cubans, and use grey poupoune mustard? moosin

[Retiredguy]

Lots of people using the TTSX, might have to try them someday. I heard one complaint from an elk hunter of them pencilling right through and his bull escaping, anyone else having that issue with the TTSX??

I've been using SST Hornady in my 338, kinda big for a black bear though unless you want to anchor and tenderize him at the same time.

Have used TTSX quite a bit and in half a dozen different calibres (and I do mean calibres not cartridges). I have never had one pencil. I have never had a TSX pencil. I hear about it but have never seen it happen and that includes guiding dozens of hunters that were using TSX/TTSX. As for the old original X bullets, I had little experience with them, but I talked to Randy Brooks way back and they made some changes to the X bullets because their had been instances where that occurred. I find a lot of hunters tend to "parrot" things they hear with no real life experience regarding what they are repeating...and I have seen all sorts of reports of "bullet failures" and lost game that turned out to be poor shot placement when we did in fact find the "lost" critter.

[Retiredguy]

Kinda snobby, arne't ya? I suppose you only drink 18yr old scotch, smoke cubans, and use grey poupoune mustard? moosin

Well if he is, I am a snob as well, because I agree with him. I like the 18 yr old scotch, cubans and grey poupon as well.... :wink:

[fearnodeer]

Shot lots with a 338 win mag 185 grain Barnes, make quick work on a bear, yep high shoulder as well.

[MRP]

Kinda snobby, arne't ya? I suppose you only drink 18yr old scotch, smoke cubans, and use grey poupoune mustard? moosin

Yup ;) scotch yes, Stogies never, mustard yes. But I’ll drink what even I’m given, even take a spring bear, but it’s got to be toooooo easy to turn down. High class Hart Highway Hill Billy, just like Beverly Hills only no see-ment pond.

[hawk-i]

I'll most likely use a 6.5 Creedmoor(143ELDX) or 7-08(130 speer BTSP) for my spring bear, behind shoulder shot.

Younger bear only, <200lbs for burger/pepperoni/BBQ ribs, for eating. :)

[IslandWanderer]

I tend to take quartering shots where the bullet can pass through shoulder and neck. I've seen a couple bears shot in the neck and it seems to drop them instantly.

[MRP]

Clayton Mac one of the most famous Grizzly Bear guides ever, from Bella Coola was a firm believer in a double long shot. Only once did he have a problem and that was because the hunter didn’t follow his directions. His book Grizzly bears and white guys is a good read. Remington arms sent him one of the first 350 Remington magnums to try out.

[Yuritau]

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We all know that bears shit on the road, not in the woods. If you're going into the bush, they do it 5 minutes after you drive passed their area, and if you're on your way out, it's 5 minutes before you get there.

[Yuritau]

I'll take either my BLR in 358 win (180gr TTSX) or my Winchester XPR in 6.5 creedmoor (130gr Swift Scirocco), whichever I feel like grabbing on the day.

[WhiteTailAB]

I just bought a nib Zastava 9.3x62, so probably use that if I find ammo or components.

[Dench]

I'll be using a 7 rem mag. Not sure what I'll shoot out of it yet, though.

[moosinaround]

Yup ;) scotch yes, Stogies never, mustard yes. But I’ll drink what even I’m given, even take a spring bear, but it’s got to be toooooo easy to turn down. High class Hart Highway Hill Billy, just like Beverly Hills only no see-ment pond.
If you and I ever share a fire, I'll make sure there is a good whiskey to drink. AND you were the closest guy to the reclaim on my hog pile!! moosin

[RobTurbo]

I'll be using a 7 Rem Mag with Barnes 150 Gr TTSX's. My gun groups them great! The sweet spot is middle of the middle and just a bit towards the front.

[high horse Hal]

within archery range but with a open sight rifle, either 96/44 w/240 gr cast or BLR 308 w/ 150 gr Interbond
aim for off-side shoulder

[KodiakHntr]

within archery range but with a open sight rifle, either 96/44 w/240 gr cast or BLR 308 w/ 150 gr Interbond
aim for off-side shoulder

Whats your cast load, if you don’t mind me asking?

[Bear Brawler]

Hoyt RX7, 74# @ 30" draw. Sirius Orions in 250 spine with single bevel Iron Will broadheads. 520 TAW at 289fps.

[high horse Hal]

Whats your cast load, if you don’t mind me asking?Bullet Barn 240 gr over 21 gr of IMR4227
light for a rifle load, but was a dual purpose load for use in a SW 29

[Jereky]

30-06 Hornady outfitter 180 Cx.

[KodiakHntr]

Bullet Barn 240 gr over 21 gr of IMR4227
light for a rifle load, but was a dual purpose load for use in a SW 29

I run a similar load with a jacketed 240, dual purpose with a S&W 629.

No issues with leading from the cast?

[decker9]

My daughter just turned 10 and is super excited to FINALLY be of age, it’s been a long wait to get to the magical 10! Some bear will be taking a 6mm partition in the boiler room this spring!

[MRP]

I run a similar load with a jacketed 240, dual purpose with a S&W 629.

No issues with leading from the cast?

I been shooting the same cast that Hal been using in my .44 ranch hand for years at 900fps and in a .444 at 2300fps for a couple of years no leading problems.

[Samuel]

I'm hunting bow only in BC until I get a PAL.

I have a Mathews V3X 33, 66lbs 30in draw. Hoping to zip a 440gr RIP TKO with a SEVR 2.0 or QAD Exodus through both lungs of a bear inside 40yds.

[KodiakHntr]

I been shooting the same cast that Hal been using in my .44 ranch hand for years at 900fps and in a .444 at 2300fps for a couple of years no leading problems.
Good to know. Thanks.

[boilerroom]

Hoping to get out this spring but I don't eat bear so hopefully someone will tell me they'll take a field-dressed bear dropped off at their door.

I'd be using a 6.5CM

BR

[Evanguy]

Hoping to get out this spring but I don't eat bear so hopefully someone will tell me they'll take a field-dressed bear dropped off at their door.

I'd be using a 6.5CM

BR


I'll meet you in Horseshoe bay haha. I cant wait to get out this year, ill be over on the sunshine coast looking for the bears come April 1st

[604Stalker]

Thanks to our wonderful mental health system Ill be sporting my hoyt fastflite for the next 3 years! Sticks and strings are my only option now.

[maze]

Hoping to get out this spring but I don't eat bear so hopefully someone will tell me they'll take a field-dressed bear dropped off at their door.

I'd be using a 6.5CM

BR

Oh, is that so?

[MRP]

Think I’ll skip opening day here, unless they put their snowshoes on and head to the grocery store theirs nothing for them to get out of bed for.

[Centerfire]

30-06 shooting a 165 grain Trophy Copper bullet.

[boilerroom]

Oh, is that so?

Yup! Would love to trade for a few pounds of processed so my family and I can see if we like it.

I plan on trying up around Merritt area in May.

cheers,
BR

[Gr8 white hunter]

I'd love to go bear hunting but I dont eat bear meat.

[high horse Hal]

Option is to go out with a camera, catch and release
Can still do everything else as a 'hunt' just don't kill

[ElectricDyck]

I'd love to go bear hunting but I dont eat bear meat.

The law only requires you to take it home, not eat it. The ungulates would be happy with one less bear around.

That being said bear meat is delicious, Ive had more problems with gross deer meat.

Im picky when I butcher and then grind the whole thing up. We re almost out of the 3 we got last year and really looking forward to getting out.

I got some svarog slugs coming to load up. Hopefully get a chance to put a big hole in one soon.

[RyoTHC]

7mm Rem mag

155g Federal premium terminal ascent

Middle of the middle then 2 inches towards the shoulder.

my god I’d love to see what those bullets do.

my 175 grain .308 going 2600 fps is devastating as is.

[RyoTHC]

I'd love to go bear hunting but I dont eat bear meat.

honestly there are tonnes of people that will take it.
usually every year my second bear goes to a non hunter who can use the meat. The only caveat is they pay the $80 to the butcher when they pick up their meat.

[Ron.C]

I'll be shooting my 7mm-08. Wife said we need ground so won't be to picky, just want to get one in the freezer. Then if I want to go after a second, will probably bring the bow.

Looking forward to some delicous bear burgers and cheese/jalapino smokies!!

[ekul246]

I’m hoping to shoot my new to me .300 win mag X-bolt hells canyon with 200gr Terminal Ascent. Need to get it sighted in with its new Leupold vx3 pretty quick here.
Otherwise I will use my Remington 700 mountain barrel in .30-06 shooting Federal Fusion 180gr.
Might bring my bow along for the drive too. Not sure

[savage10]

my god I’d love to see what those bullets do.

my 175 grain .308 going 2600 fps is devastating as is.

Did the job on my first Mulie this passed fall. Dropped on the spot.

[moosinaround]

I just bought a nib Zastava 9.3x62, so probably use that if I find ammo or components.
my Zastava is a beauty! Have a nice 270gr Speer all ready to go, just gotta get my new vx3hd on it, and sight it in! Should be a killer on anything in BC!! Moosin

[HappyJack]

I'd shoot 2 black bears every season if I could find someone to take the meat, I've told a newby I'd take him out for bear this spring and show him what to do, maybe he will like the meat and we can kill four calf killers. I'd use the 338 with 200gr SST and anchor them where they stand.

[high horse Hal]

Share the tripe and offal with your 4 legged friends, they won't mind you knocking off a bear

[Livewire322]

Share the tripe and offal with your 4 legged friends, they won't mind you knocking off a bear

not the liver! Surefire way to give your four legged friend Vitamin A poisoning.

[TheObserver]

I’m hoping to shoot my new to me .300 win mag X-bolt hells canyon with 200gr Terminal Ascent. Need to get it sighted in with its new Leupold vx3 pretty quick here.
Otherwise I will use my Remington 700 mountain barrel in .30-06 shooting Federal Fusion 180gr.
Might bring my bow along for the drive too. Not sure

Different bullet and grain I know, but last year I broke my brand new X-Bolt Mountain Pro .300WM in on a Mulie Buck and a Wolf. Although I was shooting 180 grain Nosler Accubonds, for what it's worth. The gun is just an incredible killing machine, the exit wounds were unreal there was literally zero geling on the Buck but there was some damage for sure. I don't think I will ever use that bullet and grain on a Deer again, unless i'm hunting something else and see a monster Buck, but I was Elk hunting and it was the last day and I needed meat.

You will probably love that Gun once you take something with it. I love mine, both kills were free handed as thats all I had time for. Love the feel of it.

I will be trying my first attempt at a Bear with the same set up this spring.

[ManAnimal]

7mm-08 with 120gr Hammer Hunters over here.
If I get one this spring it'll be my first animal. Wish me luck.

[ratherbefishin]

Take out both shoulders on a broadside shot and they aren’t going anywhere but down...even a lethal double lung shot will still let them run into the thick stuff and tracking a bear in salal so thick you can’t see your feet is not my idea of fun.ask me how I know.

[HappyJack]

Take out both shoulders on a broadside shot and they aren’t going anywhere but down...even a lethal double lung shot will still let them run into the thick stuff and tracking a bear in salal so thick you can’t see your feet is not my idea of fun.ask me how I know.

How do you know?

[LBM]

7mm-08 with 120gr Hammer Hunters over here.
If I get one this spring it'll be my first animal. Wish me luck.

how are the hammers shooting for you been thinking of giving them a try maybe.