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    That's what I was thinking. Hope you're right! If so, maybe I'll catch up with him late season/next year... Thanks for weighing in.
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    So based on this do you tend to aim higher and farther back than "middle of middle" on bears?
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    Wow that is…very different than a deer. Goes well with the anatomy diagram posted earlier. Thanks for sharing and congrats!
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    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...
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    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...
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    Good to know. I should probably have aimed a little lower given he was at an uphill angle. Thank you.
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    That is one thing I wish I had done differently for sure, besides making a better shot initially of course!
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    Thank you. I’ll just keep practicing and hope for a closer shot next time.
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    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...
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    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...
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    Sorry about your bear. Thanks for the advice. I think I’ll go back and look again after a week like you said.
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    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. 🤔
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    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.
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    Thank you. It would’ve been my first bear so it’s a bitter pill to swallow. But I feel worse for the bear. Appreciate your response.
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    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...
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    Toprut No Longer Hosting Google Earth/KMZ Files

    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!
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    Sheep Hunt Drawing History

    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...
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    1st tag: MT General Elk - Solo too risky?

    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...
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    1st tag: MT General Elk - Solo too risky?

    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!
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    1st tag: MT General Elk - Solo too risky?

    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...

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