I haven't written a hunt report for quite awhile. Most were about African trips.

I just wanted to give a quick shout out to Cole Hawkins of Hawk Mountain Air in Birchwood.

He dropped my nephew and I in for Black Bear using a Maule 6 on tundra tires.

This year's berry growth was insane with bears everywhere.

My nephew's wish for the hunt was for it to be spot and stalk. He usually hunts PA with a bow but used a rifle for this trip.

He also is an ultra marathoner having run 100+ mile trail races in PA so he was not afraid to work for his bear.

We glassed five bears the first legal day all over a mile away.

My Nephew began a stalk on one that was 1 1/2 miles away, got within 75 yards and shot well.

I'm approaching the age where I enjoy taking others as much as hunting myself.

Sounds like a great hunt.

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Originally posted by p dog shooter:
Sounds like a great hunt.

It was even with him filling his tag on day one. He had to work for it and that's what he wanted.

Jim

Met Cole 5 years ago when he was flying for the outfitter I hunted the peninsula with. Could really fly that super cub. Good guy.

Nice. Been a few years since I hunted Black Bear. Enjoyed every hunt I've done for them. Your report raises pleasant memories.
Glad you guys enjoyed your hunt.

Jim that mountain picture looks like

a painting, wow!

Good sized bear.

George

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Originally posted by georgeld:
Jim that mountain picture looks like

a painting, wow!

Good sized bear.

George

Thanks. It was a beautiful area. You caused me to look back at the pictures and I had to laugh. I didn't notice the Boone and Crocket dragonfly above my nephew's gun barrel.

Jim

Thanks for sharing! Cole flies for my Grizzly operation. Very professional and a go getter!

Congrats Jim!

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Originally posted by JRSII:
Thanks for sharing! Cole flies for my Grizzly operation. Very professional and a go getter!

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