ORIGINAL: Schultzy
The Last Bear I killed was aged at 28.5 years old, canines were broke, teeth were in pitiful shape. I'd say this Bear would not have survived many, if any more winters
I've heard you mention of this before Dan. That has got to be the oldest bear I've ever heard of that was aged. Mine was aged at 15.5 and I've heard others that were aged In that range also but never have I heard anything over 20 years of age. That's pretty damn neat!!
Steve, I killed him in Alberta. It was the 1st year that this particular area was opento Bear Hunt by NR's. Several miles North of Fort McMurray. We drove on a gravel road forwhat seemed like forever, then loaded gear into what looked like a giant Mud Tub with tracks to travel several more miles tobase camp which consisted of a few tents. It snowed 6" 1st night and by the 4th morning of sleeping in the cold, No shower, I was wondering what the Heck Ithought I was doing up there.
That's whenI looked at another Bait but didn't like the stand setup. Hung a hangon where I felt confident and the rest is history.Everybody that has seen the Skull says they have never seen anything like it (the teeth)It scored 20 13/16"
I was filthy by the time I gotto a shower several days later. Black mud was the norm, and with the snow and then a melt there was plenty of it. It's funny to think back now, but I hadforgot how good Hot water & soapfeels.
Dan