Grizzly hunt-damn near free

19 August 2017, 23:46

larryshores

Guide got bit by grizzly open punctures to arm inr.ch/LVZL7KZ - Riley Pitts

He is on antibiotics and faired well packer you hired shot grizzly off of him inr.ch/LTGOVXR - Riley Pitts

It's been wild three bears down one wounded inr.ch/INOXZ2B - Riley Pitts

20 August 2017, 02:41

Gatogordo

That's a damn calm way to describe situation, I'll say. "Bit, shot grizzly off of him" Wow!!

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20 August 2017, 06:55

larryshores

I sent these to the guy I gave the hunt to and asked him to be very careful.

21 August 2017, 11:07

Adventure907

Larry, that is very generous and kind of you to offer this hunt to somebody.

I know Riley, he is a good dude.

Do you happen to know who the guide that got mauled was?

21 August 2017, 13:57

larryshores

Thank you sir. Yes, Riley is indeed a good guy.

I do not know who it was. The texts above are 100% of the information I have. Scary as hell at minimum.

22 August 2017, 21:37

John Chalmers

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
Today has not been a good day. It has sucked. I have been about as cheerful as a black mamba with PMS.

A lot of people have asked why didn't I just ask Riley to roll this to next year. Well, given what I do for a living, I get the practical business aspects of things more than most. If I asked Riley to roll this, I have no doubt he would . I also have no doubt that this would adversely effect his bottom line next year. It did not seem reasonable to ask Riley to take the hit. This is my problem not his.

I am glad someone could go on such short notice. Actually, I am a damn liar. I wish it was me. The responsible thing is to stay. Being responsible sucks sometimes.

Larry, words fail me, for your generosity

I do hope things get less hi-octane.

24 August 2017, 00:23

larryshores

quote:
Originally posted by Fourtyonesix:
Never fun. Haven't seen anything in the news. Hope it wasn't severe!

I am told the guides name was Jake. No I am not kidding. I am told he is fine. That is good news.

I have no details on my replacement. I have a text out inquiring.

On another note, I am told that 2 sheep hunters quit due to their fear of heights. That really sucks for them.

24 August 2017, 05:24

Slider

Unreal!!!

24 August 2017, 07:59

Adventure907

Good to hear guide is fine. Those grizzlies can get a little ornery up there.

I don't have any way to get in touch with Riley, but Larry, if ya don't mind me asking of a favor of ya, could you ask Riley if Peter Anthony is working for him this fall?

I haven't seen Peter in a while and would like to see him if he is up here.

Thanks,

Josh

24 August 2017, 13:51

larryshores

quote:
Originally posted by Adventure907:
Good to hear guide is fine. Those grizzlies can get a little ornery up there.

I don't have any way to get in touch with Riley, but Larry, if ya don't mind me asking of a favor of ya, could you ask Riley if Peter Anthony is working for him this fall?

I haven't seen Peter in a while and would like to see him if he is up here.

Thanks,

Josh

I do not think he is.

26 August 2017, 10:56

470EDDY

Larry,

I sincerely admire your honesty and generosity!!

You will be rewarded in many ways in the future!!!

I hope to shake your hand one day in the future...

Cheers,

26 August 2017, 11:13

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:

There are some really good people here to be sure.

And you Sir, are one of them. Hope ML's neck is improving.

J&J

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26 August 2017, 19:48

larryshores

quote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:
quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:

There are some really good people here to be sure.

And you Sir, are one of them. Hope ML's neck is improving.

J&J

Thank you sir.

She had some sort of injection yesterday. She is not feeling good at all. Hopefully as the day goes on, she will feel better.

Day 7 of the grizzly hunt. I have heard nothing.

28 August 2017, 06:37

larryshores

I just got a text. The replacement got a bear.

28 August 2017, 10:49

Svinejakt

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
I just got a text. The replacement got a bear.

That`s a helluva a gift Larry

29 August 2017, 01:52

TWall

Larry,

Good for you and the replacement hunter! A great story of not just a successful hunt but also of one hunter providing another hunt the opportunity of a lifetime.

Tom

29 August 2017, 03:35

samir

Very generous Larry. If you plan on giving away your next African safari, I want to be first in line.

Sam

29 August 2017, 04:17

larryshores

The decision was easy. Living with it was tough. It was the right decision.

I have stressed over whether the hunt would be successful. I am thankful that it was.

29 August 2017, 05:22

Hogbreath

Damn generous Sir!
Quite the man. Prayers sent for ML

30 August 2017, 00:18

Slider

It is unbelievable that you gave away a Grizzly Hunt. Especially after they just closed Grizzly hunting in B.C. You sir should be commended. I am so glad the replacement got a Bear. Any word on the Guide?

30 August 2017, 02:34

larryshores

The guide is fine I am told

31 August 2017, 01:42

larryshores

I just got off the phone with the replacement. I have seen the pictures of the bear. It was a very nice bear. I am leaving it up to him whether he wants to write this up or not.

I can say this at this point:

1- They had some bad weather.
2- They saw a lot of bears.
3- He took one of the biggest bears if not the biggest bears that he saw.
4- They did not hike like was planned for me.
5- Due to the weather issues, there were delays getting others out. He was gracious and let the others go first. Patience comes to mind.

I also got a bit more of the story on the guide as follows:

1- Client wounded the bear.
2- Bear goes into alders.
3- Client, packer and guides are looking into the alders from a elevated vantage point. There was a steep bank.
4- The guide was looking through binos when the bear charged.
5- The bear got him and was throwing him around like a rag doll.
6- The guide was kicking the bear trying to keep it off of him.
7- The packer ran over and shot the bear with an (intentional) shot in the lower extremities with a 450 Marlin. This was done to avoid shooting the guide by accident.
8- The bear ran into the alders never to be seen again.

Congrats to the replacement.

31 August 2017, 03:08

Dead Eye

Jeez, no lack of excitement on this adventure...

02 September 2017, 21:56

AilsaWheels

Larry,

A very kind and generous gift. My hat is off to you!

The hunting community we are apart of is made up of many kind and wonderful people. This is just another example.

May the blessings/karma come back to you a hundred fold.

03 September 2017, 05:05

Angus Morrison

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
Today has not been a good day. It has sucked. I have been about as cheerful as a black mamba with PMS.

A lot of people have asked why didn't I just ask Riley to roll this to next year. Well, given what I do for a living, I get the practical business aspects of things more than most. If I asked Riley to roll this, I have no doubt he would . I also have no doubt that this would adversely effect his bottom line next year. It did not seem reasonable to ask Riley to take the hit. This is my problem not his.

I am glad someone could go on such short notice. Actually, I am a damn liar. I wish it was me. The responsible thing is to stay. Being responsible sucks sometimes.

Larry you've impressed me with your principles and your conduct here. Little blown away by how stand up your actions are.

From the other side of the fence as a small family business outfitter it's really nice to see your explanation. I'm sure Riley would have helped you just as we would in such a situation, but unexplained is the hit at the last minute is often brutal for a small business that waits nine and a half months of the year to collect its revenue. All I can say is utterly hats off, and if you're ever on the B.C. coast a fishing excursion is on me and that's not an Internet promise.

03 September 2017, 10:28

Cougarz

That's very generous offer from you sir.

Nice to see people acting like gentlemen. Especially given all the negativity that too often flows on the Internet.

Best of luck to you both on your future hunts.

05 September 2017, 20:32

Fourtyonesix

quote:
Originally posted by Angus Morrison:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by larryshores:
Today has not been a good day. It has sucked. I have been about as cheerful as a black mamba with PMS.

A lot of people have asked why didn't I just ask Riley to roll this to next year. Well, given what I do for a living, I get the practical business aspects of things more than most. If I asked Riley to roll this, I have no doubt he would . I also have no doubt that this would adversely effect his bottom line next year. It did not seem reasonable to ask Riley to take the hit. This is my problem not his.

I am glad someone could go on such short notice. Actually, I am a damn liar. I wish it was me. The responsible thing is to stay. Being responsible sucks sometimes.

I'd also add here larry that I'm impressed that you looked at this situation from the viewpoint of others involved. I'm a small operator, one cancellation effects me big time. I've had other AR members shaft me and just not show up. No explaination at all. Ever. Just gotta chalk it up to people being people. I don't know you, but I respect your decision and caring for others.

25 September 2017, 12:28

tendrams

One of the most generous acts I have witnessed on AR. Kudos.

16 October 2017, 04:40

Kamo Gari

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
I just got off the phone with the replacement. I have seen the pictures of the bear. It was a very nice bear. I am leaving it up to him whether he wants to write this up or not.

I can say this at this point:

1- They had some bad weather.
2- They saw a lot of bears.
3- He took one of the biggest bears if not the biggest bears that he saw.
4- They did not hike like was planned for me.
5- Due to the weather issues, there were delays getting others out. He was gracious and let the others go first. Patience comes to mind.

I also got a bit more of the story on the guide as follows:

1- Client wounded the bear.
2- Bear goes into alders.
3- Client, packer and guides are looking into the alders from a elevated vantage point. There was a steep bank.
4- The guide was looking through binos when the bear charged.
5- The bear got him and was throwing him around like a rag doll.
6- The guide was kicking the bear trying to keep it off of him.
7- The packer ran over and shot the bear with an (intentional) shot in the lower extremities with a 450 Marlin. This was done to avoid shooting the guide by accident.
8- The bear ran into the alders never to be seen again.

Congrats to the replacement.

Replacement, you GOTTA' WRITE THIS UP!