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Antlers
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30 September 2017, 10:16
A7DaveCongratulations, that's one big boy. Nice claws. Peninsula bear?
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30 September 2017, 11:10
waterratDandy Old Boar You Have there,Congratulations! Upper Nush?
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30 September 2017, 12:05
CougarzVery nice, congratulations!
How about a little bit of the details on the hunt?
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30 September 2017, 19:13
chilcotin hillbillygreat bear, interesting how the middle toe is all but missing.
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30 September 2017, 19:16
farbedoNo kidding you found a big one. Nicely done.
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30 September 2017, 21:36
Antlersquote:
Originally posted by chilcotin hillbilly:
great bear, interesting how the middle toe is all but missing.
Yeah, when I walked up on him my first thought was he'd broken a claw and it was regrowing, but then noticed the entire toe was messed up. The pad on that toe was much smaller than the others - no idea what's up with that - maybe injury? I'd be interested in any of our experienced guides' take on that...
Antlers
Double Rifle Shooters Society
Heym 450/400 3"
30 September 2017, 21:39
Antlersquote:
Originally posted by waterrat:
Dandy Old Boar You Have there,Congratulations! Upper Nush?
I've had several folks wanting to know if this was a Peninsula bear (or Kodiak bear) - no. Upper Nush is very a good guess!
Antlers
Double Rifle Shooters Society
Heym 450/400 3"
02 October 2017, 03:34
FourtyonesixCongrats on a great bear! I hope you got more photos! I’ve seen damaged toes a lot, maybe from moose kicking them or breaking them walking in rocks or something, even bit by other bears. One bear had two different size feet, one tiny foot and one normal. I’d guess pinched nerves or something distorts the growth? Just a guess. Beautiful country!
02 October 2017, 04:26
AntlersOh, I got more photos
Antlers
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Heym 450/400 3"
02 October 2017, 04:31
Antlersquote:
Originally posted by Fourtyonesix:
Congrats on a great bear! I hope you got more photos! I’ve seen damaged toes a lot, maybe from moose kicking them or breaking them walking in rocks or something, even bit by other bears. One bear had two different size feet, one tiny foot and one normal. I’d guess pinched nerves or something distorts the growth? Just a guess. Beautiful country!
Interesting. Some kind of nerve damage might make sense - limiting nerve function to the toe - atrophy, etc.
Antlers
Double Rifle Shooters Society
Heym 450/400 3"
02 October 2017, 08:49
FourtyonesixYup. It’s a boy!! Lol looks like maybe a warm day when you shot him too!! Haha
Love those dark bears, very cool.
02 October 2017, 18:04
bwanamrmHearty congratulations!
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03 October 2017, 11:19
BrettAKSCINice work Tim! Trophy set of balls on that one!
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05 October 2017, 02:27
Use Enough GunOutstanding!
07 October 2017, 07:52
SevensI think the bear just flipped off one too many other bears.
10 October 2017, 16:10
fairgameSerious looking bear that. Very well done.
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12 October 2017, 08:00
AntlersThanks for all the congrats!
Antlers
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Heym 450/400 3"
12 October 2017, 20:21
Bill73Damn nice bear
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18 October 2017, 01:26
Mariohuge bear with a great color fur.
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18 October 2017, 06:40
Thunder HeadNo camera trickery needed for that bear. Congrats on a monster!
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20 October 2017, 01:52
SliderWOW!!!
20 October 2017, 22:05
bwanajayStud!!!
21 October 2017, 00:47
Tim HeraldHuge congrats. That's a heck of a bear. Those big guys have been my nemesis as well. Glad you got the monkey off your back!
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16 November 2017, 10:48
georgeldI'm very happy for you. Hell of a bear.
and no ticks on his balls either!! HA!
Gonna make a great mount or rug however you have it done.
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20 January 2018, 07:51
D R HunterHe's really impressive!!!
How close were you when the shooting started?
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20 January 2018, 22:17
MARK H. YOUNGAntlers,
Sorry I missed this. huge congrats on a great bear. Country looks like what used to be the best caribou hunting in the world.
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L. David KeithCongrats on a great Bear, well done! The toe issue could be a genetic defect, especially with it showing up on multiple occasions. Looks like a prime hide, are you doing a life size or rug?
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24 January 2018, 05:57
Antlersquote:
Originally posted by D R Hunter:
He's really impressive!!!
How close were you when the shooting started?
60yds.
Antlers
Double Rifle Shooters Society
Heym 450/400 3"
24 January 2018, 05:58
Antlersquote:
Originally posted by MARK H. YOUNG:
Antlers,
Sorry I missed this. huge congrats on a great bear. Country looks like what used to be the best caribou hunting in the world.
Mark
Yes, Mark - the country should look familiar.
Antlers
Double Rifle Shooters Society
Heym 450/400 3"
24 January 2018, 05:59
Antlersquote:
Originally posted by L. David Keith:
Congrats on a great Bear, well done! The toe issue could be a genetic defect, especially with it showing up on multiple occasions. Looks like a prime hide, are you doing a life size or rug?
The hide tanned well, but to be honest he had pretty short hair. I haven't yet decided whether to rug or do a life-size.
Antlers
Double Rifle Shooters Society
Heym 450/400 3"
24 January 2018, 10:05
Texas Blue DevilWhat a beast!!! Congrats!!
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04 March 2018, 01:41
Scott PowellThat is impressive!
Congratulations!!
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