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Mon, 2009-08-17 22:26

Keith

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I called this bear in last weekend with a hand call and harvested him with a single 70 yard shot from my Browning .300 Winchester Magnum rifle. I about died packing him out of the canyon, but it was well worth it. Enjoy! Keith

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Tue, 2009-08-18 12:10

kiwicraig7

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Nice Bear Keith, how far did you have to pack him out?

Tue, 2009-08-18 19:10

Keith

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kiwicraig7 wrote:

Nice Bear Keith, how far did you have to pack him out?

It was about a mile, but it was all climbing up and out of a canyon. Based on elk, deer, and lion that I have shot, I estimated the live weight around 250 or so pounds. Also I processed the bear at home and froze up 140 pounds of de-boned meat, if that figure means anything to anybody.

Wed, 2009-08-19 23:56

cowgal

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Congrats Keith! That's a fine looking bear!

Thu, 2009-08-20 16:37

Ca_Vermonster

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Great bear! Definately some good eats!!! Congrats!!!

Fri, 2009-08-21 23:13

AZThunder

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Keith, I already posted my response over on the AHT site, but I'll say it again here. Sweeet!

AZ~Thunder

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