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willie:

--- Quote from: Mafort on March 24, 2021, 11:06:26 am ---So he can track me trying to track him? Now I gotta be careful

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and gramps too if he is your back-up. He might not want to follow too close

JW_Halverson:

--- Quote from: Mafort on March 23, 2021, 05:36:28 pm ---
--- Quote from: JW_Halverson on March 23, 2021, 05:27:09 pm ---
--- Quote from: PaSteve on March 22, 2021, 11:17:38 am ---A 65# bow is plenty for bears. Stay in the 9 - 11 gpp and you'll be good. 600 -700 grain finished arrow is what I would recommend. Whatever flies best and gives you trajectory you're comfortable with. Bears usually die very fast with a well placed arrow and sharp broadhead. At least in my experience that's been the case. As with all bowhunting arrow placement is key. Good luck. Hope you get an opportunity.

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Study up on the organ placement in black bears before you go and get used to looking for the shot that allows you the best chance of heart and lungs. Bear is different than deer in that respect and what may be a fast kill on a deer is a slow and painful death for a bear. Also, keep in mind, a bear may moan and cry in pain and agony much like a human, unlike deer. It is your responsibility to minimize the suffering out of respect for the animal.

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I understand and intend on doing everything I can to ensure a clean shot and quick end with as much respect as possible. It’s partially the reason I asked my grandfather to come with me cause he’s been a few times. I’m hoping to learn a lot and enjoy the hunt. Wonder what kind of recipes are out there for bear meat. 🤔🤔🤔

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Lotta great recipes out there for bear. But any recipe that tells you to cook it anything but well done is to be thrown to the ground, spit on, and stomped real good. It's easy to get serious trichinosis from them.

Hawkdancer:
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Mesophilic:

--- Quote from: Mafort on March 21, 2021, 07:24:56 pm ---So I’m going bear hunting in Colorado when the season hits. I’ve never been but my grandfather who lives there said he’d take me. I have a 65lb pyramid style bow I plan on bringing  however I’m not sure if I want a heavier arrow for bear or would it be better to have arrows slightly lighter. Also if you e been hunting for bear what would you recommend.

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Granted she was on the smaller side but 550 grain arrow from a 50# horsebow got me about 18" of penetration at 20 yards on my bear last fall.

I saved the scapulas and shot them using some Zwickey single bevels.  Also tested on a cow elk scapula.  Performed above my expectations.   Penetration in to the foam backing was only an inch shorter than the control shots.

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