1st Blackie...part 2

gedenke · August 9, 2008, 08:38 PM

Well, we took the second Black Bear this week. This time, it's my friend that gets to tag his first bear. On a 30yd shot, this old boar was taken with a .270 carbine, 150gr factory ammo. He was 182lbs, but could have been well over 200 if he wasn't so thin. No calling this time, just a good ol' fashioned spot and stalk.

Ironically, the bear rolled down the hill and fell to rest right in the middle of the skid road we were walking, I guess it doesn't get any easier than that!

Here's some pics:

hogdogs · August 11, 2008, 01:04 AM

Are they good eating? How much meat will that yield?
Brent

gedenke · August 11, 2008, 07:14 AM

Bear meat is hit and miss. Depends on what they've been eating and how healthy they are. The little sow I took last week is pretty good. But this old guy is probably heading for the grinder for sausage. As for the yield, I got a freezer shelf full of meat off my 130lb sow.

kurtiss · August 11, 2008, 09:36 AM

Wow! Congratulations. I have yet to go on a bear hunt but am definitely going to in the future.

Scorch · August 11, 2008, 01:36 PM

Good job. As thin as he is, that boar wouldn't have made it through a rough winter.

gedenke · August 11, 2008, 03:33 PM

That's what we were thinking. As ragged as he is (was) I figure we probably did him a favor.

August 9, 2008, 08:38 PM	#1
gedenke Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2007 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 381	1st Blackie...part 2 Well, we took the second Black Bear this week. This time, it's my friend that gets to tag his first bear. On a 30yd shot, this old boar was taken with a .270 carbine, 150gr factory ammo. He was 182lbs, but could have been well over 200 if he wasn't so thin. No calling this time, just a good ol' fashioned spot and stalk. Ironically, the bear rolled down the hill and fell to rest right in the middle of the skid road we were walking, I guess it doesn't get any easier than that! Here's some pics: __________________ There's an art...to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss! Last edited by gedenke; August 9, 2008 at 09:28 PM.

August 11, 2008, 07:14 AM	#3
gedenke Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2007 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 381	Bear meat is hit and miss. Depends on what they've been eating and how healthy they are. The little sow I took last week is pretty good. But this old guy is probably heading for the grinder for sausage. As for the yield, I got a freezer shelf full of meat off my 130lb sow. __________________ There's an art...to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss!

August 11, 2008, 09:36 AM	#4
kurtiss Member Join Date: January 4, 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 29	Wow! Congratulations. I have yet to go on a bear hunt but am definitely going to in the future. __________________ Survival Bracelets & Lanyards. Help us raise awareness and $'s for Wounded Warriors - Visit www.SurvivalStraps.com

August 11, 2008, 01:36 PM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Good job. As thin as he is, that boar wouldn't have made it through a rough winter. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

August 11, 2008, 03:33 PM	#6
gedenke Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2007 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 381	That's what we were thinking. As ragged as he is (was) I figure we probably did him a favor. __________________ There's an art...to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss!

August 11, 2008, 01:04 AM	#2
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	Are they good eating? How much meat will that yield? Brent