Goin on Archery Black Bear Hunt
01-20-2010, 07:55 AM
#11
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Posts: 7,367
Dan
01-20-2010, 07:59 AM
#12
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Michigan
Posts: 275
I have stuck to my whitetail set-up as did everyone that was on my canada black bear hunt.. 2/4 used mechanicals.. Rage and I believe Spitfire.. They do the job, honestly if you hit the bear where you should, you will have no problems with your penatration and kill opportunity.. As many have mentioned bears are not hard to kill, stick then in the lungs and or heart and most likely you will see your bear die within 30-50 yards.. I honestly think they die a ton quicker then your average whitetail... Be more concerned with proper judgement of the bear because that is the tricky part. Good luck
01-20-2010, 08:21 AM
#13
Typical Buck
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 669
Good point on the Judgement of size diamondrack, they are tough to judge especially your first one!
I didn't comment on setup, everyone has done a very adequate job of that already but will say that I've shot numerous bears with the same setup i use for whitetails, I'm a fixed blade guy but have heard positive comments about expandables on bears too!! Earlier on a great comment was made about learning the anatomy of the bear, be mindful of when you want to shoot, many times bear walk in and quickly lay down, this changes everything, I don't shoot until they stand, also with that big thick heavy coat, a blood trail can be a problem so two things, if you are offered a follow up shot, take it, and watch where they go and listen for the crash or moan, it'll make finding your bear easier....just my two cents worth.....man I'm pumped for you, getting me all wound up just thinking of getting out there in a few months!!!!!!
I didn't comment on setup, everyone has done a very adequate job of that already but will say that I've shot numerous bears with the same setup i use for whitetails, I'm a fixed blade guy but have heard positive comments about expandables on bears too!! Earlier on a great comment was made about learning the anatomy of the bear, be mindful of when you want to shoot, many times bear walk in and quickly lay down, this changes everything, I don't shoot until they stand, also with that big thick heavy coat, a blood trail can be a problem so two things, if you are offered a follow up shot, take it, and watch where they go and listen for the crash or moan, it'll make finding your bear easier....just my two cents worth.....man I'm pumped for you, getting me all wound up just thinking of getting out there in a few months!!!!!!
01-20-2010, 10:09 AM
#14
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Central Minnesota
Posts: 9,445
Good point on the Judgement of size diamondrack, they are tough to judge especially your first one!
I didn't comment on setup, everyone has done a very adequate job of that already but will say that I've shot numerous bears with the same setup i use for whitetails, I'm a fixed blade guy but have heard positive comments about expandables on bears too!! Earlier on a great comment was made about learning the anatomy of the bear, be mindful of when you want to shoot, many times bear walk in and quickly lay down, this changes everything, I don't shoot until they stand, also with that big thick heavy coat, a blood trail can be a problem so two things, if you are offered a follow up shot, take it, and watch where they go and listen for the crash or moan, it'll make finding your bear easier....just my two cents worth.....man I'm pumped for you, getting me all wound up just thinking of getting out there in a few months!!!!!!
I didn't comment on setup, everyone has done a very adequate job of that already but will say that I've shot numerous bears with the same setup i use for whitetails, I'm a fixed blade guy but have heard positive comments about expandables on bears too!! Earlier on a great comment was made about learning the anatomy of the bear, be mindful of when you want to shoot, many times bear walk in and quickly lay down, this changes everything, I don't shoot until they stand, also with that big thick heavy coat, a blood trail can be a problem so two things, if you are offered a follow up shot, take it, and watch where they go and listen for the crash or moan, it'll make finding your bear easier....just my two cents worth.....man I'm pumped for you, getting me all wound up just thinking of getting out there in a few months!!!!!!
01-20-2010, 12:04 PM
#15
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location:
Posts: 7,367
kwilson, Like stated by me and others IMHO either fixed or mechanicals will work, but be sure and clear your setup with the outfitter before going.
That's one bridge you don't want to cross after you get there.
Dan
That's one bridge you don't want to cross after you get there.
Dan
01-22-2010, 04:15 PM
#16
Spike
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Idaho
Posts: 49
Try a Slick Trick mag. They are tough as nails, flies great. Made of German steel . I use them alot here in Idaho. This same company has Razor trick ( cut on contact ) or one called Griz Trick. check out their web site.
01-22-2010, 04:43 PM
#17
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
I had to laugh at myself when I was on my bear hunt. When they put me out, I had to walk about 1 mile back to my stand and the next guy was set out 10 miles away. I found myself walking back in knowing I was the only human within 10 miles of myself.
As I sat in my stand, a Pennsylvania whitetail hunter and I see something black I said out loud, " What the **** is that? When reality kicked in, so did adrenaline. I've seen a ton of bears from my stand in PA but in the June green woods of Quebec, it really threw me.
PS, yeah, the death moan sucked.
As I sat in my stand, a Pennsylvania whitetail hunter and I see something black I said out loud, " What the **** is that? When reality kicked in, so did adrenaline. I've seen a ton of bears from my stand in PA but in the June green woods of Quebec, it really threw me.
PS, yeah, the death moan sucked.
