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Offline Daveinthebush

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« on: March 20, 2006, 05:45:27 AM »
Here is my black bear from last year.  He was mounted by Dave Winney from Valdez.  I did not realize how big the bear was until I picked him up. Dave had to use a small grizzly form to mount him on.  I also found a way to keep the dog off of the couch.  He won't go near it now.



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« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2006, 06:10:38 AM »
That's a good looking bear Dave.  It'll be hard to beat.
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« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2006, 06:18:22 AM »
Temp is supposed to be above freezing here in Fairbanks this week, time to start glassing the southern slopes.  I'll be leaving Thursday for a week of doing just that.  I'm getting antsy about being able to get out after being cooped up all winter.
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« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2006, 06:23:57 AM »
I will probably have a foot of snow to clear this afternoon.  All of our exposed slopes are gone for now.  In town they got more and it is supposed to continue. :(
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« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2006, 07:08:13 AM »
Keeps the dog off the couch?  Can I borrow it for awhile? :)

Nice bear!
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« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2006, 09:11:06 AM »
I've got two couches, one for me and one for my dog. Mine is whichever one he's not on! :D
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« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2006, 10:16:11 AM »
Daveinthebush

Good looking Bear Dave, Nice looking mount too. Its not the first one he has done. Did you use the bow or rifle? Have a good day Dave :D .........Joe...........
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« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2006, 10:18:58 AM »
I have only bow hunted for bears. I must admit to haveing never harvested a bear with a gun. :roll: Only bows.
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« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2006, 06:32:56 PM »
Dave what did the hide square and did you measure the skull?
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« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2006, 07:50:17 PM »
I posted the information in the Alaska Forum somewhere the year I got him.  He squared 7' and if I remember correctly he was 18 9/16.

I passed this week on a 6'5"-8" bear this week.  It is early yet and I want another 7 footer.  My greed may do me in.
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« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2006, 08:52:42 PM »
Dave if you've already got a 7' bear then I understand letting a 6'5" bear walk.

I'm kinda choked because bloody yard work is keeping me at home all spring and I haven't got out at all...  :(
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« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2006, 02:53:25 AM »
Dave,

Good call on letting that sub-7-foot bear walk :grin:   Adam or I will be happy to take him home with one of us... :wink:

Less than a week to wait now.

Matt
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« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2006, 11:50:33 AM »
I'M JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-D
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