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amerikazmoswanted23
09-12-2009, 12:47 PM
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/bear26.jpg (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=15269&size=big&cat=500)
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/bear18.jpg (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=15268&size=big&cat=500)
I saw this one today passed on him cuz it was starting to get warm. That being said if i see him again do you think take him or wait and see.
brad ferris
09-12-2009, 01:13 PM
i'd need to see that bear in person but theres something about that face that makes me think young bear and posibly a sow.keep an eye out for cubs.if you do take it be sure to let us know the details.
steepNdeep
09-12-2009, 01:14 PM
Depends what you are looking for... It's a healthy lookin' bruin with a nice coat - no rubs. Average sized bear - looks ~5+ ft. Probably full of berries right about now... Good pics!
amerikazmoswanted23
09-12-2009, 01:16 PM
didn't see any cubs got to around 50 yards and it wasn't scared of me at all
2slow
09-12-2009, 01:16 PM
looks like a small bear to me but a good eater
DBM
09-12-2009, 01:23 PM
It's a young one, but I'd certainly let my son take that one.
RiverOtter
09-12-2009, 04:09 PM
For food it's a shooter.

If you're looking for a trophy rug, pass........
BCBigGame
09-12-2009, 04:10 PM
Looks young, but depends what you want. There is a decent write up in the regs about sizing bears.
Remmy
09-12-2009, 06:49 PM
That would be the best size fall bear to eat, roasts and steaks and hamburger. Bear is the favourite in our house when it it from a young 2-3 year old.
puppychow
09-12-2009, 06:51 PM
Good for meat, judge how far the belly is from the ground and the spread of the ears. If the belly is close to the ground he is probably a fair size (generally). Ears far apart.
DBM
09-12-2009, 06:56 PM
As well, the big boys walk with attitude, almost like a swagger.
Seabass
09-12-2009, 06:56 PM
Bears are easier to judge up close. I suggest you shoot it and then you can decide if you regret it or not!! Seriouly thou, its meat. Can't go wrong.

Good luck.
shaner338
09-12-2009, 07:05 PM
Looks to be 3-4 year old sow. Depends what your after. Not a monster.
870
09-12-2009, 11:14 PM
to small for me.
BearStump
09-12-2009, 11:59 PM
He's a shooter if you like pepperoni. mmmmm.
Its about the same size as the one I shot today. found him feeding on the gut pile of the buck I shot 2 hrs earlier. It was a god day in chilliwack for BearStump.
RiverOtter
09-13-2009, 10:22 AM
He's a shooter if you like pepperoni. mmmmm.
Its about the same size as the one I shot today. found him feeding on the gut pile of the buck I shot 2 hrs earlier. It was a god day in chilliwack for BearStump.

Probably not the best thing to say on the net........Just sayin'
MichelD
09-13-2009, 10:31 AM
That's what I look for when I'm looking for a good eater. I pass on the bigger ones. I have no need any tough old bear meat.