gotcoues Report post Posted May 29, 2014 I was able to fill my first bear tag over the weekend. He's not a big bear, but I couldn't be happier with him. My son Dillon was in the blind with me and got to see me take the shot. I got great advice and help from several people, met new friends and got to hang out with some new friends and old. I hung 4 cameras on water sources, but the bear activity was slim to none as the temps weren't where they neeed to be yet for good bear action on water (for me anyway). I brought all the meat home and cleaned it really good. My wife Colleen took it from there and processed into several cuts, put some through the grinder and also made chorizo. We're real happy with the bear meat and I'll be chasing bears again soon I hope. I definitely got lucky and it just boiled down to getting out there. I like to tell my sons, "you can't kill em from the couch" I hit em with a 2.3" two blade rage and he made it about 15 yards and expired immediately. Good luck to the guys still hoping to send an arrow through one, I certainly hope the forest stays open long enough for you guys to fill those tags! My lucky charm, my son D! 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted May 29, 2014 Awesome bear!! What a great experience to share with your son. Bear hunting is hard enough but I have never even seen one during a spring hunt. Hats off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couestracker Report post Posted May 29, 2014 That's totally cool! Huge congrats getting one with a bow! Extra nice that you had your son with you to share the experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidso Report post Posted May 29, 2014 Bear has a little bit of color to it! Sweet job! What unit? Sow or boar? What time was the "shot"? Are you going to rug the bear? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted May 29, 2014 HUGE congrats! That is a beautiful bear in my book any day!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertbowhunter Report post Posted May 29, 2014 Great job!! Congrats on a great memory with your son! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted May 29, 2014 Congrats again Justin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Kid Report post Posted May 29, 2014 Congrats on a nice bear, memories for a life time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camoremi Report post Posted May 29, 2014 Good looking bear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnie blaze Report post Posted May 29, 2014 dang gingers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olmos1010 Report post Posted May 29, 2014 Congrats, that's awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluv2huntaz Report post Posted May 29, 2014 Nice job getting it done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest oneshot Report post Posted May 29, 2014 NICE!!! Congrats Justin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papa Report post Posted May 29, 2014 You got your self a nice bear! Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted May 29, 2014 Congratulations Justin. That bear has a real pretty color. It will make a great mount. It was awesome that Dillon got to be there with you. I personally think the hat has something to do with it. lol TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
