I just wonder what you think about hunter who go hunting bear alone 700km from home and 90 km from last city in the bush.
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I just wonder what you think about hunter who go hunting bear alone 700km from home and 90 km from last city in the bush.
An every day occurence up here.
Like Woody say's, it happens all the time. Can't hunt them in the city so you have to go somewhere.
Awsome. As most of my hunting and camping is only 300 km from home and only 20 km into the bush on logging roads.
But if you are asking if it is dangerous. It's only dangerous if you not prepared for the outdoors. Having proper gear matters even for a day hike or over night.
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Originally Posted by alfoldivandor
I wouldn't have it any other way. When I'm over a bait I don't want someone else there. More risk of getting busted.
Might be a good idea to leave a trip plan with someone. Same as if you go camping alone.
Sounds like a dream to me...
Sounds like a great spot to hunt a lot better than beside a highway 2 miles from town. If you are inexperienced in the bush might not be a great idea but I wouldn't worry to much about being attacked by a bear that rarely happens.
X2 on Maximus' post.
Have a safety net before during and after your hunt.
Why would anyone go 700km for a bear?
I think its rather silly conisdering they exist almost anywhere in the province.
His location says wood bridge.. He's probably heading to Sudbury area...
No bear hunting this far south... He's gotta go at least to parry sound.. 2hrs.. Away .. But do they have a spring hunt?
Really there was a bear report in Richmondhill this past week. Seriously though a property I hunt north of Uxbridge probably could be hunted for bear have seen on occasion plenty of sign.Quote:
Originally Posted by topher
Well, in my camp no one goes out alone. Its actually illegal, not to be with your hunter host. But this rule we made up when hunting in Northern Ontario, when my son went off by himself, and was cornered by a bear. We are not creatures of the woods anymore and anything can happen. Safety is always first, has to be. So this fantasy about being in the bush alone, is in my mind very unsafe. Can it be done? sure. Should it be done, no.
I have always hunted alone and never had a problem, other than getting truck stuck in the mud for a day.
But I got it out.
Wen I was out rabbit hunting by myself and fell through the ice to my waist... It really sucked... (Un)Fortunately I pulled myself out... And managed to get back to my car... My pants were frozen solid.. Point is.. Make sure your prepared.. I went out with nothing other than a bottle of water and a shotgun.. Not a good plan....
As mentioned happens all the time, ensure you are prepared, and are fit for the task, both physically, and mentally.
Not sure why anyone would question motives fro travelling 900KM for a bear, I travel (one way) 7-800 for a goose, 600, for a Turkey and a Deer.
If that drive ever seems like a "chore" or a "pita" then maybe it be time to re-evaluate but I just see it as "part of the journey" and enjoy every minute of it.
Depends on the person and their experience. I know some guys that can get lost crossing a plowed cornfield.
Make sure someone know your plans destination and times. Don't rely on electronics
Always pack for the worst, I take a day pack with food, water, firestarters and a map. Plenty more supplies are back in the truck. Better to be safe than sorry, tell someone where you'll be headed and expected return time. 900k for a bear, why not? Many people travel farther for less.
I vas going to Abitibi area , august 15 , also picking , blubbery for homemade jam.
I absolutely agree wit you.Quote:
Originally Posted by TurkeyRookie
I go hunting alone all the time down here in Southern Ontario. I have my cell phone on and I let my wife know which farm I will be at just in case... but up North, that's a different story. There is no way I would do a complete bear hunt by myself. Too many things can go wrong. No cell phone coverage, break a leg, worst get lost.... Sitting in the tree stand by myself no problem with that, getting into the place and leaving the site by myself, no problem with that. Driving 500-700 kms by myself and not interacting with anyone (doing the complete hunt all on my own) isn't for me... Just to clarify, no problem helping with the bait, building tree stands, walking in and out on my own but to go up there by myself and knowing I wouldn't be meeting up with anyone else for an entire hunt, which might be 2 weeks or so?...its not for me too scary...don't do it... :)
It's been years since I have considered hunting bear alone. I always hunt them along with deer, moose or partridge.
Thanks all of your reply ,I agree with all of you one way or other . I went to that hunt alone because my hunting partner did not answered my e- mail for 5 days , and did not regret it , it opened up more opportunity for me , I will do it in the future it vas very satisfactory for me . I did same extreme sport in the past yes I am 25 years older , but I can steel walk 25-30 km with backpack , and yes I made sure that my wife know where I will be Google earth map .
Always give everyone as much information you can and sometimes the guy's will be able to even give you more answers then you were even expecting.
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Originally Posted by alfoldivandor
Hahaha...good one!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat32rf
I agree with everyone's comments on the safety aspect.
But my advice would be to only shoot a small one ha ha!
Seriously though I shot my first last year, a small one, and could not imagine if it had been one of those big ones.
I would have had to somehow skin it, quarter it, and pack it out, in the dark, in bear country lol.
My feelings about hunting bear alone revolve more around what happens after a bear is shot, and for that reason I only go out if some one else is out hunting with me at a different bait or is at least available to help out that evening in the event I do shoot one. I'm OK with tracking a bear in the dark with shotguns and flashlights if I have at least one bud with me, but I'm not keen on doing that alone. I absolutely would not wait until the next day and take a chance on the meat being ruined.
Even if I was alone and shot a good size bear I still need help to get the bear out of the bush, into a truck and hung up on the meat pole. Handling a dead bear is much harder than a deer and like sullyy said, it better be a small one if there is only one person.
Good luck to all the spring bear hunters up north. Cheers
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Originally Posted by smitty55
Well said , it was not ease to do it (330 lb) but it was an accomplishment for me . But next time I will try to get help with butchering .