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Old 04-26-2023, 05:54 PM
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Well got extremely lucky this year and took a nice boar this last Sunday! Usually I don't expect to see much for bears this time of year since nothing is green.

The family and I we're up at the farm setting beaver traps and went out for an evening drive. Wife spotted a bear in an oat field, I hopped out and made a run for it since he was moving quite quickly. Turns out he was just on his way to the dinner buffet! Found him laying in a pile of uncut oats. Got to about 100 yards and he wouldn't give me a clear shot after waiting about 5mins. So I started walking towards him thinking no harm if it doesn't work out.

Wouldn't luck have it he gives me a clear shot and I made it count. Gave him two good follow up shots for good measure!PXL_20230424_024107886.jpgPXL_20230424_024140028.MP.jpgIMG_20230425_142315.jpg

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Great bear.
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Old 04-27-2023, 04:41 PM
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Well done. Nice bear.
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Old 04-27-2023, 04:57 PM
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Beauty bear Josh, congrats and thanks for sharing.

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Nice bear! Thanks for sharing!
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Old 04-27-2023, 07:15 PM
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Nice bear!
And early too! Congratulations.
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Old 04-28-2023, 12:41 PM
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I'll be taking the new boom stick for a hike on Monday. Might be a touch early but it'll be good to stretch the legs and retrain the eyeballs to look for critters.

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Old 04-28-2023, 12:48 PM
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Had a small female and cub on cam an hour after baiting. Good luck all.


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Old 04-28-2023, 12:49 PM
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Well got extremely lucky this year and took a nice boar this last Sunday! Usually I don't expect to see much for bears this time of year since nothing is green.

The family and I we're up at the farm setting beaver traps and went out for an evening drive. Wife spotted a bear in an oat field, I hopped out and made a run for it since he was moving quite quickly. Turns out he was just on his way to the dinner buffet! Found him laying in a pile of uncut oats. Got to about 100 yards and he wouldn't give me a clear shot after waiting about 5mins. So I started walking towards him thinking no harm if it doesn't work out.

Wouldn't luck have it he gives me a clear shot and I made it count. Gave him two good follow up shots for good measure!Attachment 184802Attachment 184803Attachment 184804

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Beauty!! Congrats.


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Nice bear. Good on ya!

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Old 04-28-2023, 01:51 PM
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That's a great bear Josh, I've seen a couple around here that size but not had a Crack at one yet. Congrars
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I am spot and stalk bear hunting for the first time. Havent seen a bear yet up here but theres still lots of snow and things havent started greening up just yet. Haven't seen even a track yet so I'm hoping they just aren't up in force yet.
Couple friends and I were out for a tour on the quads yesterday. Trapper Leas cabin to SW of Swan Hills. Back to the cabin on the Northside of the highway. 110 kms, rode lots of pipelines and powerlines, not one bear seen, no fresh poop. Very little green grass yet. Very dry out there. Good luck to the bear hunters.
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Old 05-01-2023, 08:58 PM
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Grande Prairie today. Poplars in near full bloom.


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Wow, that’s a biggin. Nice work!

Seen bears in the Crowsnest pass but nothing even close to that size.
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I am spot and stalk bear hunting for the first time. Havent seen a bear yet up here but theres still lots of snow and things havent started greening up just yet. Haven't seen even a track yet so I'm hoping they just aren't up in force yet.
Dandelions are popping up now. Pipeline right aways get lots of sun and the lions and green stuff grow fast....worth checking.
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Old 05-08-2023, 02:58 PM
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Very nice bear! Thank yo for sharing.
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Old 05-11-2023, 01:15 PM
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Wanna give a special "Good Luck" to a fellow AOer tonight on his quest for his first bear.
Aim small, miss small. And let us know the details!!!!!!


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Looking forward to the story!

Good luck!
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Old 05-21-2023, 03:11 PM
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First night on stand and this guy put on a show. 4-5 bears and a great time with AO Byron. Anybody slinging arrows?


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Any action lately?
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