congrats BOWHUNTERCOP, what zone do you hunt in? If i remember right it is zone 2 right?My buddy shot a 420 lb male this morning.It was 10 till 9 and he was just about to get out of the stand when this big guy appeared.Another 5 minutes and this bear would have been in the clear. The guy checking in the bear said my buddies black bear will definatly make boone and crocket based on the size of the head. he gave my friend some info to have it scored. I was really happy for him he can't wipe the grin from his face.