Just got back from Alaska

Congrats on the bear. It's a beauty!

nice bear. congrats!

Looks like you had a good time up there! What rifle did you take the bear with? What were the details of the hunt?

torrent said:

Looks like you had a good time up there!  What rifle did you take the bear with?  What were the details of the hunt?  

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Rem 700 in 308, was shooting federal 150 grain softnose. Bear was about 50 yards away sitting with its back to me just behind a big log.
I hit her right between the shoulder blades and she went right down. (no cubs) she was 2 1/2 year old about 300 pounds. Perfect coat, she looked like she just came out of hibernation.
We were hunting the logging roads due to the bears hunting deer fawns that were all over the roads. Mine had 2 in her belly.
Hunting was simple walk a logging road find a place with good grass and sit and wait, No bear, move along to next good looking spot. Mine was walking down the road as we came around a bend. She saw us and just ran off about 50 yards and thought she was hidden behind the log.

Looks like you had a great time and got a nice bear too!

Your skull looks great! Did you have anything done with your fur? It looks in the picture like it would make a beautiful rug.

Congrats, good looking bear. What did you do w/ skin?

mrtonga22 said:

Congrats, good looking bear.  What did you do w/ skin?

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It is at the taxidermist I am getting a half mount done

Sweet, shootingcouple...cant wait to see it. I'm going bear hunting next year in Wyoming. Hopefully it turns out like your trip to Alaska!

mrtonga22 said:

Sweet, shootingcouple...cant wait to see it. I'm going bear hunting next year in Wyoming. Hopefully it turns out like your trip to Alaska!

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I doubt you will see any whales out there but you sure will be in a great place for hunting!

Wow, total jealous. I should have moved up there when I had the chance. Paradise