Thanks for posting that photo. Here’s the full story:

Was sitting in the blind keeping an eye on the barrel I filled at 11:00. I didn’t hear the bear come in, and all the sudden I saw it by the bait barrel at 12:00!

It was behind the tree, so it was a tricky shot. I stepped out of the blind and aimed.

first shot missed. The bear lifted its head, then resumed eating. Second shot missed, and the bear ran towards me, which surprised me.

Third shot hit, killing it instantly.

Thats the story of my first bear!