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bennyJ
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My first black bear
#604879 - 09/23/08 08:48 PM

I happen to luck out the second day into the season. This one came in and I arrowed it at 23 yards. It ran about 40 yards and dropped. I am very proud!

My first bear I think its around 200lbs.

It came in about a half hour before dark with another bear about the same size. I was pumped I heard this tree fall in the woods and I thought that didn't sound right so I grabbed my bow and about five minutes later this guy walked in. It got spooked by another bear and jumped about four feet up in a tree. I thought to myself woow... that is some power. Then things calmed down and I lucked out with a quartering away shoot that landed good. Through the liver and one lung.

I am so happy. Got my first with my bow.

I do have pictures on me my bow and the bear in the woods put I can't get them up. I tried

Just a side note bear meat is good. really good
Ben

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big G
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Re: My first black bear new [Re: bennyJ]
#604882 - 09/23/08 09:10 PM

Post away benny Your droppin' the hammer here If you post a big rooster now.... well... Keep it up

big G


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roosterrouster
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Re: My first black bear new [Re: big G]
#604885 - 09/23/08 09:28 PM

You have 2 animals weighing 400lbs total thus this fall. Me...I have a red squirrel weighing in at 1.5lbs that has been eating my tomato's!!! Keep up the good work! RR

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Re: My first black bear new [Re: bennyJ]
#604888 - 09/23/08 09:56 PM

awesome!!!!!!

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Re: My first black bear new [Re: todd carnes]
#604889 - 09/24/08 12:07 AM

Nice bruin! With a bow to boot! Congrats!

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GMAN
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Re: My first black bear new [Re: coppertop]
#604893 - 09/24/08 06:22 AM

Nice bear Benny

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bennyJ
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Re: My first black bear new [Re: big G]
#604894 - 09/24/08 06:53 AM

I have really been lucky. The neighbor has been calling me lucky. "So lucky what are you gonna shoot next!"

Both the deer and the bear came off of my property. So that is very special to me. I am excited for the years to come.


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big G
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Re: My first black bear new [Re: bennyJ]
#604898 - 09/24/08 07:35 AM

And on your own property.... Maybe the "Luckiest" hunter in the world You should be proud

big G


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Re: My first black bear new [Re: big G]
#604903 - 09/24/08 08:53 AM

The reality is that you have probably put some serious time and energy into this. Sure...a certain amount of luck we all need but you earned them I am sure! RR

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bennyJ
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Re: My first black bear new [Re: roosterrouster]
#604912 - 09/24/08 09:45 AM

Thanks RR

Yes, I have spent a few hours in the woods setting up trail cams and so forth. The time has paid off. This has been my greatest hunting season yet. I am thrilled to get out every time.

I have started with a 1.5lbs. squirrel but it wasn't eating my garden vegetables. Hey you gotta start somewhere right! I hope you have a great season this year. Start with a squirrel end with a (?).

good luck to everyone for that matter


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Re: My first black bear new [Re: bennyJ]
#604914 - 09/24/08 09:50 AM

Wow 2 big game animals with a bow and it is only mid September!

Congrats!

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Brad Juaire
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Re: My first black bear new [Re: Lip Ripper]
#604929 - 09/24/08 01:35 PM

Congrats Benny on your first black bear! It always makes it a little more special when you are able to take game on your own hunting land that you invested in both time and money (food plots).

P.S. Did you ask your grandpa in heaven for anything else?

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Re: My first black bear new [Re: bennyJ]
#604951 - 09/24/08 08:21 PM

You are on a roll Benny congrats!!!

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bennyJ
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Re: My first black bear new [Re: Brad Juaire]
#605009 - 09/25/08 03:01 PM

"P.S. Did you ask your grandpa in heaven for anything else? "

I am not sure if i should? hah I have enough work in front of me for awhile. well.... maybe a doe or two......


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Re: My first black bear new [Re: bennyJ]
#605445 - 10/02/08 11:53 AM

Great job on a nice bear

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Re: My first black bear new [Re: bennyJ]
#606343 - 10/10/08 10:30 PM

Congratulations!!! That is a beautiful bear. What are you going to do with it? Any plans yet? Again, congrats!

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bennyJ
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Re: My first black bear new [Re: bearhunter01]
#606718 - 10/16/08 12:42 PM

I am just gonna make a rug out of it. I think I will wait for a bigger one to have like a half mount done.

This has really nice fur. Its a nice looking bear.


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