Bear Hunt

[FishHog]

Was up Sudbury way for some bear hunting. I bait with popcorn (its light and I'm a good hike in), and put that in a steel 5gal pail chained to a tree with a couple holes in the bottom so they have to roll it around for a while to get all the corn out. Works well, until this one bear I had decided he really wanted the entire pail. Broke the chain and took it with him. Luckily I had some nice trail cam pics or I wouldn't have believed it. First pic is him proudly holding the pail, next is him walking away with it in his arms. A few days later and a new pail he came in and then spooked when I think he winded me. Thought I blew my only chance, but 1/2hr later he came back and I got a good shot.

Not the biggest bear (about 175lbs I think), but for me solo hunting its about perfect. Quartered him there and packed it out all in the dark and into the propane fridge for the night as it was very mild. Spent the next day deboning and packaging, to get it into the freezer.

Bear burgers are my fav, and Mrs Fishie has been asking for them for a couple years now so all is good.

Searched the area and never did find that damn pail. Will have to check in the spring when the leaf cover is gone.php65pCY5PM.jpgphpxmislCPM.jpgphphEGDJ9PM.jpg

[Birdbuff]

Great story. Great pictures, looks like Winnie the Pooh holding onto a jar of honey, lol. Congrats on the bear.

[GW11]

Great solo hunt, that's a fair amount of work for 1 guy but I'm sure it was rewarding! Nice bear!

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[impact]

Great story and pic. Congrats on the hunt.

[Deer Hunter]

lol, what a great pic,
Congrats on a great Bear.
175-225 is what I like to target.
Great eating and easier to haul out solo.

[fratri]

That is too funny.... Congrats on the bear

[Bo D]

The story and pics to back it up are awesome... Congrats on a great hunt...

[fratri]

FishHog can you talk a bit more (in detail) about your baiting technique. Seems a lot easier than hauling a 55 gallon drum.
Thanks

[alfoldivandor]

My pail get taken 300 m away to the safe place in the secluded marshland

Only recovered after extensive third search

Was up Sudbury way for some bear hunting. I bait with popcorn (its light and I'm a good hike in), and put that in a steel 5gal pail chained to a tree with a couple holes in the bottom so they have to roll it around for a while to get all the corn out. Works well, until this one bear I had decided he really wanted the entire pail. Broke the chain and took it with him. Luckily I had some nice trail cam pics or I wouldn't have believed it. First pic is him proudly holding the pail, next is him walking away with it in his arms. A few days later and a new pail he came in and then spooked when I think he winded me. Thought I blew my only chance, but 1/2hr later he came back and I got a good shot.

Not the biggest bear (about 175lbs I think), but for me solo hunting its about perfect. Quartered him there and packed it out all in the dark and into the propane fridge for the night as it was very mild. Spent the next day deboning and packaging, to get it into the freezer.

Bear burgers are my fav, and Mrs Fishie has been asking for them for a couple years now so all is good.

Searched the area and never did find that damn pail. Will have to check in the spring when the leaf cover is gone.php65pCY5PM.jpgphpxmislCPM.jpgphphEGDJ9PM.jpg

[Species8472]

Outstanding. Size wise that is perfect when solo and great eating as well. Still chasing mine but have not been out for a few weeks now. Bunged up my ankle and knee last weekend and was on the mend but seem to have regressed in the last day or two. Might have to rest them for a week or so. Seems like my brain has to catch up with mid fifties body.