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Surprise in the mail today! #7794094
02/08/23 09:06 PM
02/08/23 09:06 PM
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Eau Claire Wi
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The Boy and I both drew this year. Only 2 points each. That was a shock for sure, as I figured it'd take 6 years minimum to draw and never thought we'd draw the same year. His momma is a bit nervous since I told her he'd be 16 or 17 before we'd get 'em.

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I've never hunted bear but I'm excited to start the learning process. It's going to be an interesting year with The Boy hope we have a bit of success.


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Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794102
02/08/23 09:18 PM
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Awesome! Congrats. Take us along through the whole thing on here please. You got the guns yet?

Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794103
02/08/23 09:18 PM
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Good deal. How old is "the boy"? Hope to see pics of 2 bears here before long.


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Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794104
02/08/23 09:19 PM
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La Crosse, WI
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Congratulations..
My son drew a tag this year too got it in the mail the other day..

Mac


"Never Forget Which Way Is Up"

Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794106
02/08/23 09:21 PM
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Congratulations

Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794108
02/08/23 09:24 PM
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Eau Claire Wi
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He's 12 shoots a 30-30 for deer thinking that'll do for bear. He's taken 3 deer with it and one with a xbow all shot through the heart so I know he can shoot. We'll see how he responds to the adrenaline dump when a bear comes in.


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Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794110
02/08/23 09:25 PM
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Excellent, congrats to you both


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Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794112
02/08/23 09:26 PM
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Eau Claire Wi
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I will be studying and asking questions about this new adventure. So anyone who has advice, even unsolicited advise is welcome to give it to us. Lol


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Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794113
02/08/23 09:27 PM
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Eau Claire Wi
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Thanks bear tooth hows the season going for you?

That's awesome mac, what zone is he in?


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Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794115
02/08/23 09:29 PM
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While I don't know much about bear hunting with a 30/30 and I suspect it will be just fine, you got to ask yourself if you really want to pass up any excuse to buy him a new gun? laugh

Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794117
02/08/23 09:31 PM
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Eau Claire Wi
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Well the question I have is can I afford the gun and a 2 bear taxidermy bill lol


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Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794121
02/08/23 09:32 PM
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Excellent, Congratulations!

Cookie Dough by the 55 gal. Barrel is my fav. Bait


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Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794123
02/08/23 09:36 PM
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Eau Claire Wi
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I have been saving a ton of bait for years, in sealed buckets and plastic drums might need to get some cookie dough as well. Bread jelly cookies pastries and such now I hope it's enough. This two tag thing is daunting.


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Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794128
02/08/23 09:37 PM
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I might be nearly as excited as you are! I love bear hunting and love the meat. Most of my bear hunting has been with dogs and was some of the most exciting hunting I have ever done. One year my son killed a 419 pounder. It was his first time bear hunting. Got a good story about the time I hunted over bait east of Black River Falls I will share with you sometime.

Happy for you two and am going to need stories and pictures!

Moosetrot

Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794136
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A 30 30 will drop a bear as long as you dont hit bone.
308 or 30 06 is a better choice,especially if you sight a big bear.


Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794145
02/08/23 09:50 PM
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Well Moosie I am looking forward to seeing you at the next meeting or get together. I love a good hunt tale!

Boco I will think that statement over this year and he may end up carrying my dad's 30-06 or a new to him .308. I do have a good friend, actually the guy who gave The Boy his 30-30, who has some loads for the gun that run pretty hot and pattern very nicely.


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Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794154
02/08/23 10:08 PM
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My wife has killed moose,deer and bear with a 257 Roberts. If your son does his part a 30-30 is more then adequate. Congratulations on the tags.


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But, I Do Nothing Every Day."
Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794261
02/09/23 03:33 AM
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Shot placement is all that counts, there are more people who are over gunned and under experienced than who are under gunned and over experienced quote from my pa.

Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794289
02/09/23 07:17 AM
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shot my first bear with a 30-30 good luck get your bear

Re: Surprise in the mail today! [Re: Trap Setter] #7794308
02/09/23 07:51 AM
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A bear can't take a bullet as well as a deer, he will be fine with a 30-30. put it in the vitals and he won't go anywhere. Good luck to you and your son.

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