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Ron G.

2014 'Spring' Archery Bear

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I've been meaning to get this up here sooner, but haven't had the chance...

 

I first started formulating a plan last year while glassing in July and I glassed up 3 bears in 30 minutes. Figured I'd put in for the archery bear tag in that part of AZ this year. Fast forward to this year, and after drawing the tag, doing some scouting, planning, and recruiting some friends to help, I found myself stalking in on a decent black bear in mid-July here in AZ.

 

I was able to move in with in 50 yards while he was feeding and put an arrow in him. He ran off about 60 yards and crashed in sight. I was very happy, but then the work began. Luckily, the little cloud cover we had held until we got him skinned and quartered, and as we were donning our packs for the hike out, the sun started beating down on us. The bear was spotted at 5:15am by David (azhuntnut), I shot him at 7am, and we had him back to the truck and on ice by 1pm.

 

I was very appreciative of the help I had to get him broken down and back to the truck.

 

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This will be a hunt I won't ever forget!

 

Thanks for reading!

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That must have been awesome stalking in on the bear! Huge congrats! Did you get a pass through? Nice coat on that bear!

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Congratulations on a nice bear and Kudos to David for spotting your trophy and everyone else involved in getting it out.. Thanks for sharing the pictures and your story. :)

 

TJ

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Congratulations on a beautiful bear! I'm sure once the sun hit you, it was sweltering. Sounds like you guys earned this one. Nice job!!!

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