More about George Bugbee's Bear

I did find the first page of the newspaper article about George Bugbee's Bear.
Along with one other old photo. A great piece of some of the history of our
west country.

[bubba300]

Must have bin some great hunting back then in that area,great story and pics,
thanks for posting.

[ruffneck]

Thanks for posting, i remember always looking at the picture in amazement in the mountain aire lodge before it burnt down.

[alpineguy]

Originally Posted by ruffneck

Thanks for posting, i remember always looking at the picture in amazement in the mountain aire lodge before it burnt down.

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[Grizzly Adams]

Buddy of mine had a copy. I had my son make me a copy off his. Wonder if there is another one like this out there?

Grizz

[slimjim]

I used to get Jack Walker to shoe horses for me, in the early 70s, thanks for the picture. The picture of the bear on the stump I got from Fred Walker, hand tinted. Once again thanks for the picture and article.

[smoke73]

Funny no naysayers now that they see a side view of the hide. Thanx for posting. Us locals know the story and don't doubt the validity

[6.5x47 lapua]

i was fortunate enough to handle the rifle that shot that bear.

[smoke73]

You should share your secrets more often Mr. G

[6.5x47 lapua]

no real secret...lol i built a custom rifle off of the action for a guy.i made him keep the old barrel for sentimental reasons.

[209x50]

That is a better picture, gives a sense of proportion. That bear looks like like the size of a 700 pound steer.

[ww2269]

The melon on that thing is huge!!

[Springer]

I had read some literature somewhere that this Big Grizz was an Alaskan Brown that was a long ways from home..
The late Fred Walker had lots of stories to tell as well.

Great piece of history is right.

[Almer Fudd]

Thanks for sharing the pictures and story.
Please continue sharing and ignore the negative comments.
My grandparents farmed west of Condor and Jack Walker was a friend.

I'll have to ask my Grandmother if they knew George Bugbee..