|
|
Post by fishoil on Sept 3, 2014 9:57:32 GMT -5
I know there's a few of us chasing bears and it starts today. So I'm just wishing a safe hunt and big bear for every one of you.  I can't wait to see some pictures (and hopefully mine too).  |
|
BlackOut
Full Member
BIRD IS THE WORD
Posts: 1,287
|
Post by BlackOut on Sept 3, 2014 10:17:01 GMT -5
Thanks Steve an good luck to you!
I'm at work yet today but plan on hunting the next few days... sadly my baits have become inconsistent at best but I plan to stick it out an try to fill my tag.
|
|
|
|
Post by fishoil on Sept 3, 2014 11:01:15 GMT -5
It happens almost every year at this time. Acorns, etc. become plentiful and their habits change. Just keep at it and you'll see bears. I had to sit for 12 days before I even saw a bear on my last tag. He wasn't quite what I wanted but the second one that showed up a little later that evening now resides in my basement.  |
|
|
|
Post by ou812 on Sept 3, 2014 13:10:48 GMT -5
I too am frustrated. No hits in last 5 days, a sow and cubs twice in the week prior to that. 8-12 different adult bears coming from late July early August gone for now. I cancelled my day off work for today and am fishing for 4yr olds Friday afternoon instead of stump staring. I'll try Saturday night and Sunday am and hope for some luck! Hoping for colder weather and I'll hunt 5 days straight mid season! Maybe they'll come back?
Good luck to those with tags!
SLAMMIN SALMON SCOTT
|
|
|
|
Post by fishoil on Sept 4, 2014 9:05:18 GMT -5
I got mine last night and he's the biggest I've ever taken by far. I don't have the weight on him yet since the butcher didn't have a big enough scale but we're guessing in the neighberhood of 400 lbs or better. A 225 and a 190 laying on the floor next to him looked like cubs. |
|
|
|
Post by ou812 on Sept 4, 2014 9:25:36 GMT -5
Congrats Fishoil
|
|
BlackOut
Full Member
BIRD IS THE WORD
Posts: 1,287
|
Post by BlackOut on Sept 4, 2014 10:52:27 GMT -5
Nice job steve!
|
|
|
|
Post by fishoil on Sept 4, 2014 10:53:07 GMT -5
Thanks. The butcher just called, he weighed 442 pounds!!  This is gonna get expensive.  |
|
BlackOut
Full Member
BIRD IS THE WORD
Posts: 1,287
|
Post by BlackOut on Sept 4, 2014 12:29:54 GMT -5
That's a huge bear for Wisconsin, Congrats! I hope you have a few pics to share?
|
|
griff n
Full Member
WAG MORE BARK LESS
Posts: 298
|
Post by griff n on Sept 9, 2014 19:29:24 GMT -5
nice fishoil. I hunted the opening until last night. Was on stand before 2 each day and hunted until not enough lite to shoot. Two deer and 2 porky's was it. Disappointing but going back the 22nd thru???
|
|
BlackOut
Full Member
BIRD IS THE WORD
Posts: 1,287
|
Post by BlackOut on Sept 9, 2014 22:51:57 GMT -5
I'm also at a stand still... be nice to even see BooBoo
|
|
|
|
Post by fishoil on Sept 10, 2014 8:42:16 GMT -5
Sometimes (most of the time) it doesn't come easy. I got lucky this year. With my last tag I sat up in a tree 12 nights before even seeing a bear. The biggest thing I saw before my first bear was a bluejay. The bait I was on then was in a clearing about 10 by 15 yards and that's all I could see. BORING!! On night number twelve when I finally saw my first bear I let him go. Fortunately a better one came in a little later and I scored just as it was getting dark.
Perserverance pays off and there's plenty of time left yet.
Good luck guys!!
|
|
|
|
Post by bullpen on Sept 10, 2014 16:48:57 GMT -5
Got mine opening night around 7:15. Field dress weight was 361.  Congrats on the beast Fishoil. I feel your pain with the expense. Wait until you bring the hide to the taxidermist.  |
|
|
|
Post by fishoil on Sept 11, 2014 11:13:59 GMT -5
Way to go bullpen!! That's an awesome bear and a great picture too. Is that your first bear or have you been at it a while? |
|
|
|
Post by bullpen on Sept 18, 2014 11:15:14 GMT -5
Sorry about the delayed response fishoil. That is my first bear but have gone with buddies running dogs before.
|
|
