Took the old man out with me (84) for a bear hunt. Rifle/general opened on Sunday. We got there Friday afternoon and I took the bow for a walk and knocked down a few grouse. Saturday I took a long walk 6 miles into a fun drainage and had a bull within 30 but it was too thick and quakey. Dad saw a big ol sow with a cub. That was cool. Sunday I kept the bow in hand but the winds had died which really makes things hard. Usually its blowing hard out there so you can play the wind as well as being able to sneak quietly. That said Im always taking my shoes off for the final approach. Monday came and I thought to myself I didnt bring this smokepole for nothing. I started in the direction of another long hike but was pleasantly surprised to see a bear feeding low. The wind had returned and I made my stalk like usual. Get down wind and try to be higher than the bear. I made my way quiet with the socks and got to the opening. I didnt see him. I knew he was there. Wind was in my face. So I just stalled and let my ears listen. Finally i heard something out of the ordinary and I knew it was him. Somehow a slight depression hid him at thirty. I was already at full (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman). He came out of his little spot and turned toward me. That gun punches clovers at 50 and felt confident with the shot. I put a “offhand!” 6 oclock hold on his chevron. Bang. Smoked cleared and there he lay. Somehow I hiked all the meat hide and head out in one go the 500 yards to the trail. That was a good test! Dang. Dad was there to help and got back home in time for dinner. Good trip. Thought you guys would enjoy the pics.

Very cool hunt.
Gonna need details on that flinter. Is it a Woodsrunner?

" Enjoy the pics" is an understatement!
Great pics and write up, thanks!

Super cool!
Thanks for sharing.


Mac

"Never Forget Which Way Is Up!"

Kibler Woodsrunner .54 bear greased PRB. 90 gr FFF in pipe and pan. I carved the stock. Uncle engraved the furniture

Thank you, beautiful rifle. Great job on the carving and engraving.

Great pics, love the Kibler Woodsrunner. I'll bet Jim Kibler would enjoy your pic.

Heres the difference in bear grease from a 23 yr old sow and the boar I shot

Great memories!!! I sure hope I can be out doing some hunting at 84.

Great story and write up! Thanks for sharing.

What do you use the bear lard for? I hear it makes good biscuits and pie crusts.

Sounds like a great time 84 that’s impressive my last hunt I felt like I was going to die when it was over at 70.

We use the bear lard for lots of stuff. We are always putting it in the casties for something. I don’t think there is anything better than an elk tenderloin fried in bear fat. Everyday in egg pan. Pies crusts for sure. She just made a plum peach pie with fruit from our trees with a bear fat crust! I think my favorite though is patch lube for my muzzleloaders. 12 parts bear fat 1 part beeswax.

One time the wife blasted herself with bear spray. She doesn’t operate a gun enough to have that as her bear defense. She’s proficient, but not that proficient. Anyway, we are packing a bull out with a buddy one time. I was first down the trail back to camp with meat. She stayed behind and helped finish the bone out. I passed them on their way out, my way back in. Apparently right after that she went to tie her shoe and bent over and got herself with the spray. Apparently the bear grease helped sooth the burn…. Never tested it myself