Back from the Yukon

[medvedyt]

Down the ridge, cross the river & Eric and I separate as we walk up but the bear was definitely dead! We had walked by his kill site on the way in and it’s amazing how much earth these things move coving it up.
It was awesome seeing him up close. My shot went exactly as it should and he only went 30 yards. He was exactly what I was after, a solid older aged boar with a beautiful hide. This was my 24 animal in my NA 29 quest and got it done on day two!
We took a few pics as light was fading and left a few shirts covering him to keep other predators off for the night.
We were back on him next morning for more pics
& to skin. Eric & I made short work of the skinning & we loaded into his pack for the ride back to camp. Eric worked the rest of the day fleshing and preparing the hide.
We discussed what to do next & decided might as well hang out watching the kill site to see if a wolf might possibly show. We had seen sign along the river bank while hiking and can’t kill one at base camp. Plus I still had a moose & caribou tag.

beautiful bear and with a great fall coat.

 

[medvedyt]

thank you @Starbailey for taking care of our predators: moose and caribou population thank you.