Leaf River Pic - How big is this bear?
09-03-2005, 06:45 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Leaf River Pic - How big is this bear?
I got my first bear pics last week from PA. How big do you guys think this guy is?
Anyone w/ Photoshop able to lighten this up a bit so we can see him better? I know he isn't a small one, but not sure how big he really is.
Any thoughts?
Anyone w/ Photoshop able to lighten this up a bit so we can see him better? I know he isn't a small one, but not sure how big he really is.
Any thoughts?
09-04-2005, 08:36 AM
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RE: Leaf River Pic - How big is this bear?
I'm no bear hunter but to me, it appears to be an immature animal. I maninly suspect this due to the fact that the bear lacks the full rounded belly and it's legs look "long". A mature boars legs look much shorter.My buddy has one pic of a WI giant that the locals suspect will weigh 600#! I'll try to grab the pic from him sometime and scan it.
09-04-2005, 11:45 AM
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RE: Leaf River Pic - How big is this bear?
To give you guys a reference on him, that is a 5 gallon bucket and there is 18" of dowel sticking out of the bottom. With this as a reference, it appears as if his head is about 36" high. Now that the pic is lightened up a bit, it is easy to see how large his ears are compared to his head, I am thinking about 180-200 as well. Anyone know how large their home territory is usually?
This bear is located in 3B, so this year I will have the chance to take a shot at him if given the chance during the first week of deer rifle season.
This bear is located in 3B, so this year I will have the chance to take a shot at him if given the chance during the first week of deer rifle season.