How Big Is This Bear???
#1
I posted a bunch of bear pics on the bowhunting forum awhile back, and I still have plenty more. I know little about bear sizebut from the best I can tell this is one of the biggest that I have gotten pictures of. It is also one that I have the most pics of. Can you guys tell how big it really is?? A good shooter?? I hope to tag a good one if everything goes well and they stick around.


#2
Judging by the surrounding vegetation and the size of the ears compared to the body, I would bet this guy wouldn't go much above 150 lbs or so. Sure does not look like a really big bear. Deciding if he was a shooter or not would have to be a decision you would make, though.
#3
Typical Buck
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: McCall Idaho USA
Well I've never hunted bears before, but have seen tons of them. I weigh 165lbs and that bears got me by a good 100lbs. I put him closer to the 275-300lb range.
Just a guess!!!---------ElkNut1
Just a guess!!!---------ElkNut1
#4
Thanks Guys. Here are a few morebears from the same area to help compare. Since I have never taken a bear I wouldnt be too picky with my bow. Here the legal weight is 100 pounds. I just dont want to mess up and take something I'm not supposed to by using bad judgement.






#8
Joined: Aug 2005
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You could go to the site and tie trail tape 36" off the ground , or 45 or 60 . I f its under the 36 its small , just under the 45'' its big, just under the 60''..... run away its going to eat you HA HA. seriously though The bear I shot last spring ,its back was almost at the top of a 45 gal drum( Saskatchewan, we can bait) about 44 '' and he was about 380lbs. I'm sure weight can vary lots but at least you will have a visual reference to go by. have fun


