Good luck bear hunters
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08/31/24 01:50 PM
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Good luck to everyone hunting Minnesota tomorrow or Wisconsin Wednesday and anyone else hunting bear this fall out running baits today looking good so far excited for Wednesday
Don’t waste the day
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Re: Good luck bear hunters
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#8207091
08/31/24 02:07 PM
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bucksnbears
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I predict an outstanding season.
swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo
You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
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Re: Good luck bear hunters
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08/31/24 08:11 PM
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First time in bout 40 years I contemplated not buying a bear tag. But did today. Won't bait, just sit at natural travel routes.
swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo
You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
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Re: Good luck bear hunters
[Re: Mediocre Trapper]
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08/31/24 09:34 PM
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bucksnbears
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One thing:... I don't give a rip what any " guide" says.. Most bear are hit and lost while waiting for the last few minutes of legal light. Get out of your stand and walk out even with a (few minutes) left.
swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo
You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
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Re: Good luck bear hunters
[Re: bucksnbears]
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08/31/24 09:50 PM
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ScottW
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One thing:... I don't give a rip what any " guide" says.. Most bear are hit and lost while waiting for the last few minutes of legal light. Get out of your stand and walk out even with a (few minutes) left.
I’m curious on this. Is it just that folks make bad shots in the low light? At least if someone is rifle hunting with a good scope I would say MOST days the end of legal shooting it still looks bright as heck through a scope. If you’re in super duper thick stuff like spruce, cedar, etc it will be quite a bit darker and I see where you’re coming from. Some areas just get a lot more light later so I think it really varies. But I’m still interested to hear your thinking as I know you are a bear guru!! And good luck to all you hunters this season! Happy trapping! ScottW
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Re: Good luck bear hunters
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08/31/24 10:19 PM
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Scott. I'm just saying (overall). Scoped rifle, , bow, open sights.
WAY to many push the limits. Been " guilty" myself. Been involved in a couple hundred bear kills and those taken late , end of legal time ......
Most bear hunters hunt in thick cover (baiting). Early season with thick leaf cover is often 10 minutes time to get out and try another day. Heavy cloud cover can knock that back even a few more minutes.
Hope that makes sense and hunters will adhere to that advice.
swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo
You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
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Re: Good luck bear hunters
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08/31/24 10:27 PM
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Last year couldn't buy a bear with all the natural food around . This year there on baits all day and night , with multiple bear on each bait . Don't want to jinx us . But looking pretty good for action this year
I'd Rather Try And Fail Then Not Try And Succeed
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Re: Good luck bear hunters
[Re: bucksnbears]
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08/31/24 10:37 PM
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Scott. I'm just saying (overall). Scoped rifle, , bow, open sights.
WAY to many push the limits. Been " guilty" myself. Been involved in a couple hundred bear kills and those taken late , end of legal time ......
Most bear hunters hunt in thick cover (baiting). Early season with thick leaf cover is often 10 minutes time to get out and try another day. Heavy cloud cover can knock that back even a few more minutes.
Hope that makes sense and hunters will adhere to that advice.
It's a miserable feeling tracking a bear in total darkness with heavy leaf cover when you can only see three feet in front of you . If a hunter is not up to it they should definitely shut it down early enough that there not in that predicumt
I'd Rather Try And Fail Then Not Try And Succeed
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Re: Good luck bear hunters
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09/01/24 12:25 AM
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Strange I guess I am. I have tracked hundreds of bears, been nose to nose with them crawling through the bush, swamps, or corn fields, and find it the rush of rushes. I could die but that's the exileration of it. Scarry as heck but oh what a rush to have one swat at you, growl, lung etc. in most cases unless I was alone tracking my own I have never carried a weapon myself either. Never thought of it as miserable. Different perspectives.
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Re: Good luck bear hunters
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09/01/24 12:38 AM
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AJE
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Strange I guess I am. I have tracked hundreds of bears, been nose to nose with them crawling through the bush, swamps, or corn fields, and find it the rush of rushes. I could die but that's the exileration of it. Scarry as heck but oh what a rush to have one swat at you, growl, lung etc. in most cases unless I was alone tracking my own I have never carried a weapon myself either. Never thought of it as miserable. Different perspectives. Sounds scary for sure
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Re: Good luck bear hunters
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09/01/24 12:39 AM
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My baits have gone ice cold over the last 7-10 days. I know it's common when berries and nuts are all over the landscape, but it's making me anxious. Hoping things turn around in the next few days. That what I typically hear from bear hunters. I have never tried it but I do have 10 points. Good luck to all
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