NMTcoueshunter Report post Posted October 25, 2005 This weekend while elk hunting my dad got lucky and found a big bear. He made a good shot on him at 275 yards. They didn't score on an elk, but the bear makes up for it. This one is going to be close to the 21" mark. The hide measured 7' 5" from tip of nose to tail. I will let my brother fill you in on the details. Nathan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyaboutcoues Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Good job Nathan...Looks like a monster bear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Nice bear for your dad. Congrats to him. Kinda puts the capital B in BRUIN. RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 that's a big ol' bear. Lark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyaboutcoues Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Is that a .300 Win mag round on his paw? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted October 25, 2005 What did you guys think he weighed? Looks like 300-400 lbs. That's a great bear! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowhuntCoues Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Now thats a good bear. Congrads!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottAdams Report post Posted October 25, 2005 What a monster!!! Great Bear!!! Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NMTcoueshunter Report post Posted October 25, 2005 I'd bet he weighed between 400 and 500 pounds. I didn't get to be on that hunt, as I was helping my uncle get an elk. My brother will probably post on here and give you his estimation on the weight. The hide weighed about 90 pounds alone, so he was quite a bit bigger than that. I will post some elk pics in a new thread. It is a 7mm Rem Mag case on the paw. Nathan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEERSLAM Report post Posted October 26, 2005 BBD, big bear down, very nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted October 26, 2005 Awesome job man. Great bear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az4life Report post Posted October 26, 2005 That is a nice Bear. 90lbs on the hide? He has to be in the 400+lb range. Is that his first bear? Hope not cause it will be tough to beat! congratulations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
More D Report post Posted October 26, 2005 I have never seen a bear in the wild but that boy looks HUGE! That round looks like a .223 if it wasn't for the belt on it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NMTcoueshunter Report post Posted October 26, 2005 Yeah, that is his first bear. It's going to be a tough one to beat I think. We'll see if it the skull breaks 21" or not. I'd bet its going to be close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noel Arnold Report post Posted October 26, 2005 I shot one years ago that is in the Arizona book and scores 20 10/16. This bear appears to be at least as big as mine. But I am guessing he will make 21. Do not make the same mistake I made and boil the heck out of his skull. The Guy that measured mine said I shrunk the skull. Check with ASU . I hear they have meat eating beetles. Noel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
