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05-27-2010, 02:52 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 716
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Do bears come out in the rain????
It might be a stupid question, but I haven't had a chance to get out this year and I've been holding out for decent weather. I was thinking of heading out this weekend for a spot and stalk, but if nothing is going to be out, not much point. June 15th isn't that far away, so I'd like to get out at least a couple of times.
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05-27-2010, 02:54 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Red Deer, Alberta
Posts: 2,065
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Yes they sure do. I had some trail cam pictures of 4 bears feeding at my bait with a tsunami going at the same time. I'll try to find it and post it.
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05-27-2010, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Yip they do.
Years ago I was out with a friend. I said "Don, have you ever shot a bear in the rain?"
He replied "nope, ask me why I've never shot a bear in the rain"
Don, how come you've never shot a bear in the rain?
BECAUSE I DON'T HUNT BEARS IN THE RAIN!
Of course this conversation took place while it was pouring. Ten minutes later....you guessed it...we shot a "bear in the rain". This conversation comes up every time were out and it's raining.....including last week during the blizzard we were camped in. ...and yes I've shot a bear in a snowstorm as well.
Our criteria changed considerably, I'll shoot it if it's an eight footer and pink. Needless to say we didn't shoot a bear.
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05-27-2010, 03:25 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Calgary, AB
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I'm not too picky....as it would be my first. So, it doesn't have to be pink...lol
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05-27-2010, 03:41 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dmckay
I'm not too picky....as it would be my first. So, it doesn't have to be pink...lol
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Have at er. Look at it this way, there won't be a lot of other hunters out
You'll see bears, it's just not as pleasent to hunt in the rain.
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05-27-2010, 06:24 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,298
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...I find my 2x4 truck doesn't like clay mud roads in the rain. I like to walk when hunting but still need to get into the areas!
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05-30-2010, 05:46 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Calgary
Posts: 3,857
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It was fun
Tried my arse off this weekend to get a bear to the ground. Saw more bears yesterday than I did all season, one grizzly, a small colorphase, and a bigger blackie.
Sat in the treestand in the sleet for 8 hours, and just about died. Next bear treestand will be big enough for a small blind for sure. Saw the grizz in 324, on a lease road. He was on the move and fast, not too far from my bait site.
About 3 minutes later I encountered the small color bear. Had a shot at him, but he was in the bush about 150 out, and all I could see was his head just peering my way. I dropped to prone, and put my scope on him. I waited to see if he would pop out of the bushes, but instead he bolted.
With 20 mins left of legal yesterday, I saw some movement in the trees while in my stand. 60 or so yards out was a big black bear moving away from me through the trees. Only saw him for about 8 seconds, until he left my view. I waited for him to come back for about 10 mins, before I jumped out of the stand and went after him. Found his tracks, but he was gone.
So to wrap up spring bear 2010, I had an awesome time. Thank you fellas for all your advice, and answers to my questions.
To answer yours DMcKay, the bears were active yesterday with all the sleet and rain in our winter wonderland.
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05-30-2010, 06:05 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: WMU 108
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Took my first archery bear yesterday inthe rain and snow in 324 , a19'' black that was with a nice chocolate sow, so yes bears do come out in the rain.. just wondering where everyone is seeing this griz in that zone hope it is a long way from my stands..
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05-30-2010, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Calgary
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We saw a grizzly in the same area last deer season, but in 326 South East of Swan lake on the Swan Lake road. The bear we just saw was also near Swan lake. Could've been the same one? They were both big!
Our two sites that have been out since late April have not had any grizzly activity, verified by trail cams. We are heading out tomorrow to pull the baits, so I hope that big boarsterd moves on.
Nice work on your Chocolate bear, However I am going on a kitten killing rampage unless you post pics considering we were both hunting relatively the same areas. Please.
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05-30-2010, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Fisherman Guy
We saw a grizzly in the same area last deer season, but in 326 South East of Swan lake on the Swan Lake road. The bear we just saw was also near Swan lake. Could've been the same one? They were both big!
Our two sites that have been out since late April have not had any grizzly activity, verified by trail cams. We are heading out tomorrow to pull the baits, so I hope that big boarsterd moves on.
Nice work on your Chocolate bear, However I am going on a kitten killing rampage unless you post pics considering we were both hunting relatively the same areas. Please.
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Sound like he shot a black boar that was with a choclate sow....But pics would be good for sure.
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05-30-2010, 08:22 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Calgary
Posts: 3,857
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Yup, my mistake. Obviously still recovering from the sit of death yesterday in the snow. Pics of any bears from the same area I hunt are always good to see.
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