2013 Blackbear Bow Success

[Gunner Staal]

Well, it all came together yesterday after a long winter of practicing and dreaming of taking a big bear with my bow this spring. I have taken blackies before, but never with the bow and I told myself that if I found the right bear, it would be my last. Coming from the east coast and never having seen a bear before moving to BC, I don't have a desire to take more than I deserve. After a lot of hiking, driving, canoeing and several blown stalks, it came together I didn't see him until he was running dead away and thought for sure he was gone while I listened to him crash through the thick brush. Pissed off at myself for missing another one, I decided to walk in after him to see if I could pick up any sign of a well used trail and set up a trail cam. I was sure he was several hundred yards away when I heard the unmistakable sound of claws on bark. i looked up and watched as he shot 35 feet up a cottonwood, 30 yards away and stared straight at me broadside. I couldn't believe what I saw and took a few seconds before composing myself for the shot. I trained my new HHA single pin slider on his heart and squeezed the shoulder blades. I knew right away it was perfect. He barely flinched and 5 seconds later fell backwards, stone dead from the tree. The Montec 100 grain did unbelievable damage and was responsible for my cleanest kill to date. He measured out at five eleven and had a gorgeous coat, claws and a bonus white chevron on his chest. I end my Blackbear career a happy man. On to the next. Good luck this spring gents, hope your all as fortunate as I was this spring.

[yakideath12]

Thank you for sharing your story :-D

[Gunner Staal]

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[Gunner Staal]

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[Brez]

Nice bear, congrats! Amazing how quickly a well placed arrow can kill.

[5 spike]

Oh ya very nice congrats.

[davet]

Great job, Nice looking bear, and its good to see someone getting a bear this year. Seems like a lot of hunters are not having much luck or they are not sharing their info.
Thanks again for sharing.

[Hammerhead]

That's a dandy!! Gotta love it when it all comes together. HH

[HarryToolips]

Right on man, nice bear I'm guessing Vancouver Island?? Shouldn't be your last, there's lotsa black bear in BC, plenty to go around and not alot of hunter interest..BTW I'm in the Okanagan and have been out lots but just saw my first bear droppings of the year yesterday..

[RoscoeP]

Nice looking bear, what is your bow setup? Cheers roscoe

[Gateholio]

Very nice bear. Good going !!!

[Tikka270wsm]

Real nice archery bear you got there. Congrats!

[Blainer]

Great share!
I had similiar expeience previous with rifle, seen a bear cross the road into timber, decided to pursue , got 40 yards in and watched him climb a tree for safety, band/flop.

[~T-BONE~]

Good work! Very respectable bruin..

[Kiese18]

great looking bear, thanks for sharing your successful hunt

[Big Lew]

Well, it all came together yesterday after a long winter of practicing and dreaming of taking a big bear with my bow this spring. I have taken blackies before, but never with the bow and I told myself that if I found the right bear, it would be my last. Coming from the east coast and never having seen a bear before moving to BC, I don't have a desire to take more than I deserve. After a lot of hiking, driving, canoeing and several blown stalks, it came together I didn't see him until he was running dead away and thought for sure he was gone while I listened to him crash through the thick brush. Pissed off at myself for missing another one, I decided to walk in after him to see if I could pick up any sign of a well used trail and set up a trail cam. I was sure he was several hundred yards away when I heard the unmistakable sound of claws on bark. i looked up and watched as he shot 35 feet up a cottonwood, 30 yards away and stared straight at me broadside. I couldn't believe what I saw and took a few seconds before composing myself for the shot. I trained my new HHA single pin slider on his heart and squeezed the shoulder blades. I knew right away it was perfect. He barely flinched and 5 seconds later fell backwards, stone dead from the tree. The Montec 100 grain did unbelievable damage and was responsible for my cleanest kill to date. He measured out at five eleven and had a gorgeous coat, claws and a bonus white chevron on his chest. I end my Blackbear career a happy man. On to the next. Good luck this spring gents, hope your all as fortunate as I was this spring.
Congrats! Nice specimen and story for your memories. What's next on your list of challenges?

[Sitkaspruce]

Here you go, nice bear!!!!

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Cheers

SS

[Coop]

Awesome looking bear.

[pappy]

Nice work, are you going to get it taxied?

[outdoorsk]

Nice looking bear. Its great when things come together.

[Gunner Staal]

Nice looking bear, what is your bow setup? Cheers roscoe

Thanks guys. I shoot a Matthews Maniac at 64 pounds. HHA single pin Optimizer with a fall away. Victory 350 65/70's with 100 grain Montec fixed blades for the cutters. This bear was taken along the Nass River north of Terrace. I am looking for a Taxi so if anyone has suggestions. I hear there is one in Smithers with a good reputation.

[untilthelastbeat]

WILD IMAGES!!! give it to ken! you wont be dissapointed ;)

[ianwuzhere]

that is a nice old 5 footer bruin.
good job- feels good with a bow i bet!!

[Gunner Staal]

Thanks a lot!



WILD IMAGES!!! give it to ken! you wont be dissapointed ;)

[killman]

Congrats! Nice bear.

[ElectricDyck]

Congrats on a fine bow bear! There is no shortage of bears in BC, they are fun to hunt and make tasty sausage and hams so don't let it be your last!

[drivintrucks_shootinbucks]

Congrats on the bear. I remember my first and so far only bow kill on a bear. Its quite the rush.

[emerson]

Nice looking bear.

[BlacktailStalker]

Good story, love it when it all goes down well, great bear !

[trapman]

great job ,nice bear it's alot more fun with a bow isn't it

[Ambush]

Congratulations! Good job sticking to it until it came together.

Must have been a few tense and exciting moments while he clung to the tree and life.

[albravo2]

Awesome! Well done. We've put on some miles and seen some sign, but nothing more exciting than that to report.

[guywitha270]

What a beast!! Congrats on an awesome hunt!

[r106]

Congrats on the bear it looks like a beauty


Congrats on a fine bow bear! There is no shortage of bears in BC, they are fun to hunt and make tasty sausage and hams so don't let it be your last!

I agree^^ There are lots of bears in BC so don't let it be your last.

[BearSupreme]

Wow what a nice bear! So it isnt true.... Big bears DO climb trees!

[srupp]

well done...mature good looking bruin...wide ears thick legs...should make great eating and a great rug

cheers
Steven

[Tenaka]

Nice bear gunner staal . you should consider guiding. you seem to love the sport.