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Old 09-13-2012, 07:55 AM
briverb briverb is offline
 
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Default Hunting alone - Bears

So yesterday afternoon I was calling for elk on the ground. Shortly after a huge bear came into sight at 70 yards and was walking at a 45 degree angle back from my right. I am convinced it was coming into my elk calls. It was huge. I could not tell if it was a black or a grizz and really didn't want to wait around to find out. It didn't see me, so I immeidiately, but quietly walked the other way and then down the mountain out to my truck.

Being alone with my bow and bear spray, I just didn't want to take a chance on it coming closer to find out if nothing would have happened.

I have been within 30 yards of some big grizzlies and within 50 yards of a few black bears. Never have been charged or even had a "bad encounter" most times they look at me and continue on their way or I just leave.

Since this one was coming to my elk calls, ( or at least that's what I think ) did I do the right thing and just leave? What would you have done?

Any advice is appreciated.
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