Maine Bear Hunt
Well here I am in Aroostook County Maine on a bear hunt. The season opened Monday and I’m still waiting to punch my tag. My nephew tagged early with an opening morning kill of a 203lb bear. This was his first ever big game kill and I hope to have his photo up here soon.The crew from NC; Rick, Chip and myself had a good opening day with a great hunt even if none of us go to punch a tag.
Rick and Chip punched their tags on Tuesday evening both getting some nice dry sows. Chips tipped the scales by a few more ponds then Rick’s but two really good bears that were hovering near 200lbs live weight.
I think both of them are hooked on this style of hunting, having a bear 20-30 feet in most cases from your ground blind gives you a huge rush. Most bears in this camp are killed at a distance that is less then what most turkeys are killed at. R&S Guide service does and excellent job on setting up ground blinds and putting you on some bruins up close...
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I’ve had some opportunities, I have seen 3 bears so far, but I’m holding out for a little larger bear. I’m sure as the week goes on I may get a little less picky. It was real windy today so I got to believe that impacted this evenings hunt. Hopefully the weather will be a better the rest of the week.
I’ll update has time and net access allows.
Cool story brotha. Wish you could have got one, after all the head ache. T.
Congratulations to Rick and Chip on their bears; I’m sure that your bear is coming soon! Have a great hunt!
Comment by lisa — August 31, 2006 @ 8:11 am