I ran up Saturday for an evening hunt with my daughter. No bears for us but we did have a couple nice bucks come right underneath the stand. My daughter really enjoyed the experience. I hadn't hunted this particular stand this season, but it produced 3 bears last year and had a few nice ones on the cameras.
My buddy Aaron and his son drew the lucky number and got to hunt my favorite stand - he's been up for a few days and has been hunting that spot consistently. They've had a few close calls with a nice carmel/chocolate colored bear but hasn't got a shot. He passed a really nice black one that I was certain he would take if he got the chance. These kids are getting too picky!! No more special treatment after this year - little punks are trying to kill the big ones!!
Sure enough, Friday night the BIG boar came in for him but never offered a shot. I've been waiting for that bear all season!! His boy Dylan (15) is pretty fired up and wanting to nail one of the two. It would be cool to see him get it done. They're hunting through tonight and heading home.
Kurt hunted another stand with his daughter Saturday night. They passed a small color phased bear and had some elk around the stand to keep things interesting. We are all enjoying the hunt and we did a little mid-day fishing. We caught about 15 - 20 trout which was a nice break.
As far as bear killing this year we are doing terrible! Kind of a sad display, but it ain't over til it's over and nobody is giving up. The bears are there, it's just a matter of being in the right stand at the right time. We could shoot four bears in a night if things work out, but it's looking like we're going to have the least productive season in many, many years.
I need some good luck vibes!!
Like an idiot, I left my laptop in my trailer so I'll be making my 15th trip to bear camp tonight. Might as well hunt while I'm there so cross your fingers - XX
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