drove 13 hours, hunted 5 hours, killed a 7 ft grizz, came home!!!

[notellyridge]

had a trip of a lifetime, travelled to 7-? and had success hunting grizz on 1st day... yes it may have bin a fluke but from the time we spotted him to the time i shot him was 25 seconds at 292yds freehand. not gonna brag but had a great trip and would like to share some pics.....

[notellyridge]

k tried to upload pics and its a headache... i try tmr

[Piperdown]

no proof without pics :)

[coach]

Yup - no pics, didn't happen.. :-D

PM me and I'll help you post them.

[budismyhorse]

aren't you the guy who was asking questions about access into 7-18 Macgregor River???

.......so now its a secret?

[KB90]

Secret 7? Exposed! http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?67001-snow-in-7-18-mcgregor-river&highlight=

lol.

But congrats on the bear! Can't wait to see the pictures

[LYKTOHUNT]

You guys are cruel LOL now I can hardly wait to see the flack about the off hand shot at 292yards on a grizz
Secret 7? Exposed! http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?67001-snow-in-7-18-mcgregor-river&highlight=

lol.

But congrats on the bear! Can't wait to see the pictures

[835]

Hey dont go too hard on'em yet we aint got to see the pictures!!

[budismyhorse]

Hey......if you join this board to pump info then return to brag about it...........well.....need I say more ;)

to be honest there are endless angles for which this dude could be flamed and that is without seeing the pics yet!

[bigben]

Hey I had one of those experiences too went there for a scouting trip and shot a 8 footer at 22 yds three hours into hunt ...... really counted my horseshoes that year way it goes sometimes .......... Congratulations love to see the photos...........

[Steeleco]

Hey I had one of those experiences too went there for a scouting trip and shot a 8 footer at 22 yds three hours into hunt ...... really counted my horseshoes that year way it goes sometimes .......... Congratulations love to see the photos...........


But did you spend more than a few seconds to evaluate weather or not it had young? Nuff said from me on this topic!!

[bigshooter]

Notellymountain is not taken. 7 posts how attached could you be to that name? Save face come back as someone new. Post picks first.

[325]

Almost 300 yards offhand?? I smell a troll...

[bearhunter338-06]

I could make the shot at twice the distance.........blind folded with my hands tied behind my back...............:-)

[akyne]

Almost 300 yards offhand?? I smell a troll...

I just assumed Chuck Norris had finally joined HBC.

[huntcoop]

But did you spend more than a few seconds to evaluate weather or not it had young? Nuff said from me on this topic!!

He said "3 hours into the hunt".......could see lots in 3 hours......no?

[doubled]

300 yard free hand shot at a grizz - good job, remind me to never hunt with you.

[Piperdown]

Kinda reminds me of a hunt a couple of years ago, but it was moose. I watched 3 guys empty there guns on a running moose, 11 shots in total and they hit it in the butt once. I walk out to them and made lots of noise as I didn't want to be a target. Asked what they where doing, I ranged it 400 yards freehand, they said they missed it I said no you didn't, looked for 20 minutes finally found some blood 3 drops, they didn't seem to concerned looked for maybe 15 minutes after that and that was it. I checked the area for the next 3 days no bird or scavenager sign so hopefully just a nick I see them every year up there but have nothing to do with them. Gives us all a bad name, not ethical in my mind :(

[Mr. Dean]

300 yard free hand shot at a grizz - good job, remind me to never hunt with you.

It was only 292, besides, I have hit clays @ 200m with iron sights on a Marlin 45-70.
May not be a pratical shot for most, but it is do-able with the right person on the trigger.

[akyne]

It was only 292, besides, I have hit clays @ 200m with iron sights on a Marlin 45-70.
May not be a pratical shot for most, but it is do-able with the right person on the trigger.

Absolutely, but you have to ask the question, the O.P. drove for thirteen hours, hunted for five, why couldn't he take an extra few minutes to find a rest? Was there nothing he could do to mitigate the risks involved with such a questionable shot? If you only had 25 seconds to take a shot because it was on the move then a 292 yard freehand shot maybe wasn't the answer. I'm trying to give him the benefit of the doubt here, but based on what little has been said, it's hard not to pass some judgement.

[Mr. Dean]

He said "3 hours into the hunt".......could see lots in 3 hours......no?

I think steeleco was cross-referencing the 2 hunts....

[Mr. Dean]

Absolutely, but you have to ask the question, the O.P. drove for thirteen hours, hunted for five, why couldn't he take an extra few minutes to find a rest? Was there nothing he could do to mitigate the risks involved with such a questionable shot? If you only had 25 seconds to take a shot because it was on the move then a 292 yard freehand shot maybe wasn't the answer. I'm trying to give him the benefit of the doubt here, but based on what little has been said, it's hard not to pass some judgement.

I've got no commentary on the shot as I know there's always a better marksman out there.... This Dude could be one of them guys that spends 6 hours a day, 3 days a week, practising for the past 20 years at various clubs. He could also be travelling the world in competitions, I dunno. But I do know, if I *knew* I didn't need a rest, I wouldn't worry about one.

Some parts of the hunt do raise questions in my mind but they've already been asked, so I see no bother in becoming a flame.

[835]

We're never going to get to see pictures now!

[bforce750]

Big deal... if he is comfortable shooting that distance...I have shot a few deer over 300yards freehand and killed them stone dead and would do it again if that kind of situation arises...cheers...but telling that kind of story and no pics to boot...lets see this 7 fter

[notellyridge]

hahaha i figured u guys would ride me about the shot and no pics...im trying to get them up, i have video too but im a rookie on this site and still learning. and yes it was 7-18 i got him in!

[notellyridge]

http://C:\Documents and Settings\Gord\My Documents\My Pictures\Hunting & Fishing\2011_06_04 Grizzly Hunting Trip - PG
http://C:\Documents and Settings\Gord\My Documents\My Pictures\Hunting & Fishing\2011_06_04 Grizzly Hunting Trip - PG

[notellyridge]

k dont check those, they didnt work @$#%!!!!

[Tenacious Billy]

Even if you copy it from your computer by using the "insert image" link when responding to a thread, you'll be able to post a pic....albeit a small one. Congrats on the bear.

[boxhitch]

trying to give him the benefit of the doubt here, but based on what little has been said, it's hard not to pass some judgement.If thats what makes your day
If he said less, you would be more critical ?
Yeah, the site is slow when this kind of thread raises debate.

[boxhitch]

had a trip of a lifetime.....
..........., not gonna brag but.......too late......

[yzchamp]

Why do people bother post on this site? You tell your story just to be picked a part by some wanna be loosers that think that knows better. Some are better at shooting then others ,some are better at telling stories . notellyridge (http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/member.php?30881-notellyridge) you posted on the site where every one is perfect, use a rest for the gun no matter what distance and they are better then you in any way possible......... Congrats on the Grizz.. Dont take personal any thing those internet heros are sayings...

[doubled]

Pot shots at deer, coyotes, grouse, etc are one thing - pot shots at grizz is another. I know there is no way in hell I would even think about that shot regardless of the species on the other end. A 6-10 inch target at 300 yards is a pretty small thing to hit freehand - I'd would love to see somebody hit this consistantly from this site.

[Steeleco]

He said "3 hours into the hunt".......could see lots in 3 hours......no?

Not sure your point but these are his words
from the time we spotted him to the time i shot him was 25 seconds
I'm no knocking his accuracy or his tale, but hunting bears needs a little more time than 25 seconds in my opinion.

[yzchamp]

Pot shots at deer, coyotes, grouse, etc are one thing - pot shots at grizz is another. I know there is no way in hell I would even think about that shot regardless of the species on the other end. A 6-10 inch target at 300 yards is a pretty small thing to hit freehand - I'd would love to see somebody hit this consistantly from this site.

You CAN'T, he DID..... good for you for not taking shots your not comfortable with...

[835]

Notellyridge you gotta get some damn pictures up before this thing gets locked!!!!

[Weatherby Fan]

had a trip of a lifetime, travelled to 7-? and had success hunting grizz on 1st day... yes it may have bin a fluke but from the time we spotted him to the time i shot him was 25 seconds at 292yds freehand. not gonna brag but had a great trip and would like to share some pics.....

Ah ! 292 yds freehand must be shootin a 300 "WEATHERBY MAG" :mrgreen:
Good shootin Pard !
WF

[madrona sh]

Nope woulda been a Sako in 270 win.

[Hank Hunter]

X2 on the 300 Weatherby :wink:. As for the hang em high brigade, get a life.

[swampthing]

Good job on a good bear!

[Krico]

Congrats on bagging your griz. Looking forward to the pics. Anyone who has hunted them much knows that often times you only get a couple of seconds. Sounds like you did all right. Ignore the "opinions" of those passing judgement.

[nature girl]

congradulations on your grizzly.

[peashooter]

The only thing I would say is spend some to make sure no young'uns. But overall congrats.

[wicket]

BURN HIM HES A WITCH..... A WITCH I TELLS YAH

congrats on the bear

[popcanpete]

I have seen the pics and its a beauty!!!!! nice going notelly

[.330 Dakota]

You guys are like a bunch of old ladies fighting over a bag of peanut briitle. Ya want people to join this sight then you bitch at their 1st post.WOW.
I remember my 1st post, it was the same crap. I was criticized for my choice of rifle caliber and barrel length.
Dont get me wrong their are some good guys on here,but you better have some thick skin and recognize the kooks when ya see em

[notellyridge]

3512ok i think ive figured out how to post pics...

[bearhunter338-06]

3512ok i think ive figured out how to post pics...

Thats a funny looking griz.

[bearhunter338-06]

Never mind I clicked the picture lol

Nice bear. I hunted 7-17 acouple years ago but we we're to early and still lots of snow.

[bearhunter338-06]

Why do people bother post on this site? You tell your story just to be picked a part by some wanna be loosers that think that knows better. Some are better at shooting then others ,some are better at telling stories . notellyridge (http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/member.php?30881-notellyridge) you posted on the site where every one is perfect, use a rest for the gun no matter what distance and they are better then you in any way possible......... Congrats on the Grizz.. Dont take personal any thing those internet heros are sayings...

Now there's someone who would not like our hunting camp, ware ribbing is a nightly thing around the campfire...............bring a flash light it's a long dark walk out.............:-)

[notellyridge]

351635153514hopefully these pics will do for all u haters hahaha!!!! and as far as the long shot goes, it was 292, i did check for cubs and it did happen as fast as i said. either way i got him and he gonna make a beautiful rug for my trophy room. he has no rubs on his hide, nice long white claws and is a silver tip. u cant really tell in these pics that hes a silver tip but if i can figure out how to upload video, u will see!!! thx for all the congrats from everyone :)

[notellyridge]

3517heres another pic of him...

[Ride Red]

Good job. Don't worry about the hecklers cause they probably haven't hunted much anyway. Congrats!!!

[notellyridge]

Nice bear. I hunted 7-17 acouple years ago but we we're to early and still lots of snow.
ya we camped in 7-17 just b4 the mcgregor bridge. got him about 25km down the gleason in 7-18

[338 winmag]

I recognize your utv, you went in friday evening correct? I was in 7-17 and passed you coming out. Congradulations on the nice bear.

[d6dan]

Nice bear, Congrats and thanks for posting your pics...

[BromBones]

Congrats on a solid grizz :)

[Blainer]

good looking bruin.
judging by the second picture,kinda looks like the back legs were skinned out wrong?
maybe it's just the picture?
great trophy!

[notellyridge]

I recognize your utv, you went in friday evening correct? I was in 7-17 and passed you coming out. Congradulations on the nice bear
yup thats right, were u the guy who stopped while we were skinning it?

[notellyridge]

good looking bruin.
judging by the first picture,kinda looks like the back legs were skinned out wrong?
maybe it's just the picture?


ya we goofed up a bit but taxidermist said no prob to fix....thank god!!

[338 winmag]

No, but a friends dad of mine was hunting there on a quad. That might have been him. They came across 3 wolves killing a moose calf in the river.

[Spy]

No, but a friends dad of mine was hunting there on a quad. That might have been him. They came across 3 wolves killing a moose calf in the river.
Did they shoot them?
Oh nice bear,Wish you would open a photo bucket account & post some viewable pics!

[338 winmag]

They got one wolf and the cow might have killed a second one with a nasty kick. Unfortunatly the calf was last seen floating down the river with a broken back.

[Laurence_Erickson]

good job on your bear ,nice when things just work out .congrats

[huntcoop]

Notelly will be accepting apologies from 9:30 - 10:30pm PST in the open chat area :mrgreen: , man oh man some of you sure can be dicks :roll: . Nice bear.

[toddrat]

funny how all the hecklers and back seat drivers are nowhere to be seen.

[Steeleco]

It is a nice bear, who's doing the taxi work?

[lunatic]

Nice bear, congrats. I'm actually surprised that you posted the pic's with all the BS spouted prior to them. That's one reason I don't post that often....doesn't seem to matter what a person posts be it a question, picture, etc, there is always a bunch of BS to follow. Can't spell good enough, picture to small, too much blood in picture, sitting on an animal ( OMG! ), etc, etc. Never ends - and Yes I know this is the internet and you must have thick skin and blah, blah, blah.....I do....I just choose not to endure the BS.

Oh, by the way.....why would you ride that make of UTV?.........kidding!

[Red_Mist]

Wow a lot of you are sure sensitive about people giving an opinion about the OP. I'm sure Notelly didn't go through a box of tissue wiping away the tears. Good on you for making a quick 292 yard free hand shot......on a grizz.....haha. Not a shot for me on griz, deer, or any thing for that matter....except wolves.

Oh and most of the threads I read do not have any BS, but maybe I'm not on here enough!

[notellyridge]

It is a nice bear, who's doing the taxi work?


ganders in surrey

[budismyhorse]

oh jeezz....the HBC babies sure are piling it on now.......please. no one was flaming or slamming anyone......

hell of a bear buddy.

[walnutz]

Nice bear partner!! Cheers

[nano]

Nice bear, congrats!

[Camp Cook]

Your are one lucky guy congrates on a nice grizzly and a well placed shot...

[Ride Red]

Nice bear, congrats. I'm actually surprised that you posted the pic's with all the BS spouted prior to them. That's one reason I don't post that often....doesn't seem to matter what a person posts be it a question, picture, etc, there is always a bunch of BS to follow. Can't spell good enough, picture to small, too much blood in picture, sitting on an animal ( OMG! ), etc, etc. Never ends - and Yes I know this is the internet and you must have thick skin and blah, blah, blah.....I do....I just choose not to endure the BS.

Oh, by the way.....why would you ride that make of UTV?.........kidding!

There are lots out there with balls when they're hiding behind a computer, but wouldn't say shit if their mouth was full in front of your face.
Ride Red.

[jml11]

Nice Bear, looks almost identical to the one I pulled out of there last spring! Once it was clean up and tanned, the sliver tips really showed through. Congrats!

[Jelvis]

After 18 hours of driving and hunting, wow that's a long drive you deserve a bear.
Hows the hair going to be? Must been hot up there eh?

[notellyridge]

hey guys i have uploaded a few more pics to the member gallery, they are easier to upload there than to the thread... thx for all the congrats!!!

[Wild Images]

Nice bear !

[notellyridge]

After 18 hours of driving and hunting, wow that's a long drive you deserve a bear.
Hows the hair going to be? Must been hot up there eh?

we were planning on being there a week but one of my partners got some bad news about work on sunday when we got into cel reception and since we had the grizz already, we decided to pack up and go home. we planned on hunting blacks the rest of the week cuz we had seen some good ones. as for the hide, he had no rubs. the weather was warming up good tho, 23 when we left on monday..

[Wild Images]

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/20110610-150658.JPG
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/20110610-151107.JPG

[Movingdirt]

Nice to get him on the road. Very cool. That country is awfully thick these days. Actually it is becoming a real shitty place to hunt because you cant see very well any longer. I am happy for you. Cheers.

[Anfoman76]

Nice Bear! Congrats1

[trapman]

Nice bear .Was there for wifes griz draw saw 1 griz 14 blacks but really thick

[moose2]

Nice looking bear , it must be nice too load them on a utv lol , I packed mine in the dark for hours.
Mike

[markt308]

Hey notelly wicked bear! Keep posting. I put in for grizz for the first time, this gets me pumped. post some pics when you get'er back from the taxi! cheers

[hunter1947]

Very nice shooting you did getting this Griz I have to laugh at posters that put you down on your shooting my question is how do they know about how well you can shoot ??? maybe you are a marksman ???? ,congrats on getting this Griz.

[notellyridge]

Very nice shooting you did getting this Griz I have to laugh at posters that put you down on your shooting my question is how do they know about how well you can shoot ??? maybe you are a marksman ???? ,congrats on getting this Griz.


thx... i am not a marksman, i have just bin around guns and bin shooting since i was little....

[ianwuzhere]

sounds like an awesome bear hunt-thanx for postin pix! looks like the right rig to haul out them big bearz with...