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 2017 Bear hunt in Alberta...Eh Pic Heavy
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06/04/17 04:15 AM
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Scooterb
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Hi all, it's been awhile since I posted anything, but I recently returned from a black bear hunt in Alberta. For anyone interested, I hunted with Sherwood Outfitters and I can't say enough about them. Meals were fantastic, hunting was awesome and the even the fishing was good. It was actually a vacation! The first evening I hunted, I shot this boar. I was in my climber about 30 yards from the bait and I rocked him with a 257 Weatherby and a 100gr TTSX. He ran about 60 yards and piled up. The next day the skinner squared him at 6'9". I had bear hunted twice before, but never had an opportunity. I came out here and shot a decent bear with great hair the first night! I ended up seeing 3 the first night   The second night I saw 8 bears. Two beautiful sows with a bunch of cubs. Now, I don't get excited about much, but when the 2 year old cubs starting climbing up my tree and momma bear came to investigate, I was beginning to ponder my life decisions. She was grunting and blowing and doing a great job at making me nervous. She come to the base of my tree and let me take a pic.   And the other sow...  The third day I had another nice boar come in that was clearly injured. I knew he was a good bear and the humanitarian in me decided it was time for him to go. It turns out he only had 3 paws! I guess it's not uncommon for the bears up there to get them caught in snares. It's too bad, but he was a warrior. He was all cut up from other bears across his face and his shoulders. I'm proud of that dude and he was bigger than my first. He squared at 6-10. Tagged him with a 270 WSM and he only ran maybe 20 yards before expiring.   After I filled my tags, I sat in camp for 3 days and snuck out to do a little fishing. Ended up catching a few good ones.  All in all, a great trip. I'm already saving for the next trip. Thanks for looking!
"I have too many guns," said no one, ever.
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Re: 2017 Bear hunt in Alberta...Eh Pic Heavy
[Re: Scooterb]
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06/04/17 04:30 AM
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tex70
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Well done Sir, cool pics! 
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Re: 2017 Bear hunt in Alberta...Eh Pic Heavy
[Re: tex70]
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06/04/17 11:41 AM
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Stub
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Looks like you had a great time and hunt in some beautiful country, congratulations
  “I never forget a face—but in your case, I’ll be glad to make an exception.” —Groucho Marx
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Re: 2017 Bear hunt in Alberta...Eh Pic Heavy
[Re: Scooterb]
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06/04/17 11:56 AM
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TEXASLEFTY
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That's awesome!! Congrats too you and thanks for posting this!!
Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: 2017 Bear hunt in Alberta...Eh Pic Heavy
[Re: Scooterb]
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06/04/17 01:50 PM
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EddieWalker
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Outstanding adventure. Congratulations on your success. Are you going to make them into rugs or mount them?
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Re: 2017 Bear hunt in Alberta...Eh Pic Heavy
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06/04/17 03:40 PM
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Scooterb
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Thank you for the comments. I'll make a rug out of the first one. I'm still up in the air in the second one. He had a white patch on his chest, so I may do a shoulder mount.
"I have too many guns," said no one, ever.
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Re: 2017 Bear hunt in Alberta...Eh Pic Heavy
[Re: Scooterb]
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06/05/17 12:36 AM
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Michael W.
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Looks like a great hunt and lifetime of memories.
A clear conscience is often the sign of a fuzzy memory.
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Re: 2017 Bear hunt in Alberta...Eh Pic Heavy
[Re: Scooterb]
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06/05/17 12:57 AM
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Lazyman
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great pics...congrats
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Re: 2017 Bear hunt in Alberta...Eh Pic Heavy
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06/05/17 01:17 AM
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Looks like a great trip. 
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Re: 2017 Bear hunt in Alberta...Eh Pic Heavy
[Re: Scooterb]
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06/05/17 04:18 AM
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NDN98
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Thanks for sharing what looked like a great trip! 
Last edited by NDN98; 06/05/17 04:19 AM.
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Re: 2017 Bear hunt in Alberta...Eh Pic Heavy
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06/05/17 11:20 AM
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Deerhunter61
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Looks like you had a great time and hunt in some beautiful country, congratulations
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Re: 2017 Bear hunt in Alberta...Eh Pic Heavy
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06/05/17 11:27 AM
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Pitchfork Predator
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Congrats on two nice bears. Looks like the fishing is awesome too.
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