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Post by OregonArcher on Mar 1, 2006 21:50:46 GMT -8
Is anyone else going spring bear hunting? I drew a SW tag again. Gonna try a new area this year. Hopefully Ill get a chance to arrow one. Im also going to try and grab a leftover tag if I can get in line early enough.
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Post by Wapitiwill on Mar 2, 2006 4:59:40 GMT -8
I didn't put in for one but I know some good spring bear spots. let me know if ya want some extra places to look.  |
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Post by Billybob on Mar 2, 2006 13:27:16 GMT -8
I don't know if you caught that Gunny and I are going spring bear for the north cascades. Were both looking forward to it. So we will see what happens. ;D  |
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Post by OregonArcher on Mar 3, 2006 0:13:51 GMT -8
Will there are always the left over SW tags. They go on sale next week. If this new spot doesnt pan out Ill definately hit ya up for some info.
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Post by Huntress on Mar 31, 2006 22:47:20 GMT -8
Good luck Billybob and Gunny!!! We want to see some pics of those big bears you come home with!!!!
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Post by nyc284 on Apr 1, 2006 9:21:27 GMT -8
I'm headed down to the Rogue River next week to do some fishing and hunting. I've got a SW Spring Bear Tag - although I've never hunted them before - and am planning on wandering some of the areas in the Sixes
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I'm bringing my 7mm with 175grain bullets. Basically, I guess that I'm going to scout out clear cuts, grassy fields and look for general "sign"... Does anyone have good tips when it comes to shot placement, field care (skinning), meat prep, etc?
Anything would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Bryan
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Post by Wapitiwill on Apr 1, 2006 13:51:59 GMT -8
shot placement is like any other (in the ribs behind the shoulder 'any where in the front quater.)as far as the hide goes it just depends on what you are going to do but in general scrape all the fat of and salt it very well then freeze if your going to be a while getting to the taxidermist. The meat needs to be cooled fairly rapidly, or it will spoil. .I bone it out and put it in the fridge.
Where are you going to be fishing at? I am very familiar with the southern oregon coast. I will pm a spot to ya....
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Post by nyc284 on Apr 1, 2006 20:21:28 GMT -8
I'm thinking about Fishing around Huntley Park & Lobster Creek. As for areas for Bear Hunting, areas off the Lower Rogue River Trail will probably be my first option since they are BLM land.
Non-iodized salt, right? Also, any recommendations on Taxidermists? If I have any luck, maybe make a rug of it... if I can't find any this month, hopefully I'll be able to scout some good areas for a try in May or some Elk/Blacktail hunting in the Fall.
Also, how about time of day? Most people have said dawn/dusk?
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Post by OregonArcher on Apr 2, 2006 0:10:55 GMT -8
just a reminder that there is no bear hunting within 1 mile of the Rogue from Graves creek down to Lobster creek.
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Post by Wapitiwill on Apr 2, 2006 2:53:36 GMT -8
Ells taxidermy in grants pass..............479-4640.....................he did mine and does awsome work.
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Post by OregonArcher on Apr 2, 2006 14:53:26 GMT -8
i really prefer afternoons till dark the best.
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Post by nyc284 on Apr 8, 2006 8:59:47 GMT -8
So I got back yesterday from about 5 days in the Lower Rogue River area. I wandered several logging roads in the morning and evening hours (6:30am to 10am; 4pm to dusk), and fished the incoming tides in the early afternoons.
I was suprised at how many blackberry bushes lined the roadsides... still too early for fruit, but it looks like a promising spot when the temperatures rise and they begin to bud. I also came across several grassy glades. There was plenty of sign for lots of wildlife.
I came across several Wild Turkeys, a heard of 12 Elk and spotted a small (1yr old, probably... his ears were high on his head + no belly) bear. The Roosevelt Elk were incredible, lots of sign everywhere, tons of fresh tracks (rain in the evening + muddy conditions), and random grunts from the bush. The bears were a little hard to hone in on.
Didn't get one on this trip, but definitley will be back later in May.
The fishing wasn't too bad either. Landed 3 steelhead around Lobster creek and hooked into a nice Springer that wen't to a not-so-friendly sealion.
I'm thinking about trying the area around Klamath Falls in a couple of weeks (I'll be down there for buisiness) anyone hunted for bear there, any suggestions?
Thanks for the tips!
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Post by Wapitiwill on Apr 8, 2006 11:35:10 GMT -8
that area is not included in a sw spring bear tag.  Hate to see ya get in trouble. Sorry to hear ya didn't get one down south though!!!  |
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Post by nyc284 on Apr 8, 2006 12:10:59 GMT -8
Yeah, I guess you're right - it's a S. Central hunt... looks like I'll just concentrate in the Rogue Area.
Thanks for the heads up!
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Post by Billybob on Apr 9, 2006 17:26:53 GMT -8
Heading out in 5 days. I cant wait to be back up in the mountains. |
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