Thank you. I appreciate that. Definitely will think long and hard before taking another one like that. Hard to believe about the bear shot on head-on. Among other things, this experience has taught me that bears are tough critters, that's for sure. The more I think about it maybe I need to go...
I heard Rinella talk about that on a muzzleloader elk hunt video. Elk will drop at a muzzleloader shot but then get up and run off. Not sure if that's just anecdotal or there's something about muzzleloaders. Maybe the bigger diameter bullet generates a bigger shockwave. With the 150 gr. 7mm I...
That’s a good point. And something to bear in mind for next time. If you can get closer, do it. I don’t think I could’ve in this situation as he was across canyon and dropping anymore would have probably made him disappear from my line of sight. But like I said, something to bear in mind. Thank...
Funny you should mention it. He was initially at 35 yards and I actually backed up to 375 to look cool on IG. Darn. Guess I screwed up. I’ll know for next time!
Surprised by all the negativity here. I was just asking where you think I hit the bear based on his reaction to the shot. I know I...
Hadn’t thought of that possibility. I was thinking the shot must’ve been closer to the spine to make him drop, but maybe a shoulder hit would do the same thing. 🤔
Thank you for weighing in. I’m hoping it was a withers shot and the bear will live. In addition to gridding, I glassed the hillside for 2 more days after shooting and never saw any bird activity.
I shot this bear at 375 yards with a 7mm Rem Mag 150 grain tipped bullet. He dropped like a sack of potatoes and rolled 100 yards down a draw. From my vantage he rolled behind 2 big pines and I could not see him. My hunting partner yells that he’s up and running, and I spotted him running right...
I had the same question so glad you asked it here. I have about 15 Idaho unit KMZs downloaded from TopRut into GE before they stopped offering them. I'll show you mine if you show me yours!
Growing up my grandpa had a finished basement adorned with 3 Dall sheep rams he and his 2 sons (my uncles) took on the same trip, in AK, back in the 70s. I tell people that that hunt will never happen again.
Times change, and there’s simply not enough sheep to accommodate that type of...
Makes a ton of sense. Pretty shocked at how cavalier some people—and even some TV/Youtube personalities—are when it comes to hunting in bear country. Yes, generally speaking the chances of a negative encounter with a black or grizzly bear are low, but engaging in hunting, and archery elk hunting...
Great insight and advice—thanks for sharing! I’m gonna truck camp and planning to partner up with a guy on here. Been a great learning experience and dialogue on this thread—i’m looking forward to the trip!
Some resources I've come across that could be helpful:
MT FWP Hunting in Grizzly Bear Country (brochure)
Bear Safety Part 1: Bear Behavior, Why Bears Attack (Video)
Bear Safety Part 2: Bear Spray and How to Use It! (Video)
Herrero - Bear Attacks and Avoidance (Book)
Elk Talk Podcast Episode...