I was with Dave Leonard of Mountain Monarchs north of Cold Bay on the peninsula. The guide was Peter Mayall and he did a terrific job. As far as size, I did not measure him so do not know, he was an old bear, will post pic of his mouth if I can find it.
22 May 2016, 23:39
larryshores
I am going sheep hunting with Peter as my guide in August.
23 May 2016, 15:53
Steve416
Looks like Cathedral to me. Big Bear Country for sure.
23 May 2016, 19:33
dukxdog
Looks pretty darn good!
23 May 2016, 20:52
Fourtyonesix
Who cares about the bear! But dang...that location?!?! No brush on the flat in dry tundra!!! That in itself is an amazing score! Congrats!
Fourtyonesix, Not so dry tundra, more like a swamp, 2-1/2 miles of alternating through calf deep wet grass/mud and knee deep, wader tearing alder thicket.
Steve, you nailed it, how did you do in oz? Have you heard from Peter, how he did after I left?
24 May 2016, 03:41
Adventure907
Great Bear and congratulations. I wish I was down there this spring, but alas, some knee issues kept me home. Cathedral is an awesome place, glad you had a great hunt.
24 May 2016, 07:47
larryshores
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Originally posted by 505 gibbs:
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No brush on the flat in dry tundra!!!
Fourtyonesix, Not so dry tundra, more like a swamp, 2-1/2 miles of alternating through calf deep wet grass/mud and knee deep, wader tearing alder thicket.
Steve, you nailed it, how did you do in oz? Have you heard from Peter, how he did after I left?
Riley Pitts wife told me they had taken a second bear. Peter's girlfriend confirmed the second bear this morning in a message. They have a bow hunter now. Weather hasn't been the best.
25 May 2016, 21:54
505 gibbs
I would be interested in wether it was Jim or Bill who got the bear, heres another pic....
They got a 3rd bear. The bow hunter gave up with the bow and used a 338 after he saw how big they were. Cracked his forehead.
28 May 2016, 05:04
Fourtyonesix
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Originally posted by 505 gibbs: [QUOTE]No brush on the flat in dry tundra!!!
Fourtyonesix, Not so dry tundra, more like a swamp, 2-1/2 miles of alternating through calf deep wet grass/mud and knee deep, wader tearing alder thicket.
That's it??! Dang got off easy!! Lol congrats on making memories! And I'd bet you'd do it again in a heart beat!
Last I heard, as above mentioned, they had three bears down. But, that was only a few days into the season, so I am sure they have a few more down by now.
03 June 2016, 01:22
larryshores
Peter went 3 for 3. I think he got personally shut out due to high winds.
01 July 2016, 06:34
Steve416
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Originally posted by 505 gibbs:
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No brush on the flat in dry tundra!!!
Fourtyonesix, Not so dry tundra, more like a swamp, 2-1/2 miles of alternating through calf deep wet grass/mud and knee deep, wader tearing alder thicket.
Steve, you nailed it, how did you do in oz? Have you heard from Peter, how he did after I left?
Hi, Sorry for late reply....just got back from Zambia. Had a great Sambar hunt with Emma. Passed up on two stags in velvet. Peter did go 3 for 3 but did not get a bear for himself. I will be back on the Sambar with him in a couple of weeks.
