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The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time by the blood of patriots and tyrants.
If being stupid allows me to believe in Him, I'd wish to be a retard. Eisenhower and G Washington should be good company.
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It was a great story Mark and I'm glad one of the good guys here at the Campfire(you,just in case you are as thick headed as me)got such a great bear. And congrats to Jim as well.Thanks much.
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eyeball, jigman and BrotherBart,
Thanks to each of you for the kiind thoughts and words. It was, and still is, a thrill to recall and re live.
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Good to see the pics finally.
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Congrats, did you bone the meat? If so how much did you take to your processor?
Allan
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Didn't bone him, and the meat went to several different places. Hams to be smoked etc. I still have a BUNCH of it, and if anyone of you comes through this way, you are welcome to go home with some.
LOVE God, LOVE your family, LOVE your country, LIKE guns and sports.
About 2016 team "R" candidates "We definitely need a crew with a sack of balls the size of hot water bottles, bloviated estrogen leaking feel-gooders need not apply." Gunner 500
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We have 48 quarts of meat (cooler full) frozen to be made into sausage from last falls bear. Anyone ave a good recipe?
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Very nice bear and great report and photos. Congrats! That bear retrieval rig is pretty darn slick!
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Didn't bone him, and the meat went to several different places. Hams to be smoked etc. I still have a BUNCH of it, and if anyone of you comes through this way, you are welcome to go home with some. I was in your house just a couple of weeks ago and you didn't mention this then. Why???
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Didn't bone him, and the meat went to several different places. Hams to be smoked etc. I still have a BUNCH of it, and if anyone of you comes through this way, you are welcome to go home with some. I was in your house just a couple of weeks ago and you didn't mention this then. Why??? I should have, didn't figure you would want to mess with it on such a short trip here, dealing with your brother, and then BOOM back to Japan. But it is very likely that it will still be here when you finally get to land stateside for good. Hit me up then, for sure!
LOVE God, LOVE your family, LOVE your country, LIKE guns and sports.
About 2016 team "R" candidates "We definitely need a crew with a sack of balls the size of hot water bottles, bloviated estrogen leaking feel-gooders need not apply." Gunner 500
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Congratulations Mark. Fine specimen.
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Nice bear. Congrats!
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If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
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Great job SM - thanks for the story and posting such great pictures. Congrats!!
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Congratulations Mark, what an outstanding bear! Talk to Marty about bear sausage recipes.
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Dang Mark that is one heckofa bruin! I love it! Thanks for sharing pics & story!
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Maybe I read a different story than everyone else, but your "super" rifle gave you the confidence to "make" the shot, which ended up hitting the bear to far back, which caused the bear to suffer all night before finally being put down the next morning by your friend? Not sure I would be proud of myself in the same situation, but congrats?
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C'mon man.. This is the freakshow, where azz shooting a critter and leaving it all night to suffer is a great accomplishment.
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Maybe I read a different story than everyone else, but your "super" rifle gave you the confidence to "make" the shot, which ended up hitting the bear to far back, which caused the bear to suffer all night before finally being put down the next morning by your friend? No, you read the correct story. I can't figure out what so many before you were reading and why congrats are being tossed around like something noble was accomplished. If I caused an animal to suffer all night, the last thing I'd do is slap myself on the back and pose for "hero" shots. What a deal.
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Rancho and Snake,
Somehow, I knew you two would be along to try and toss some cold water.Fortunately, I am pretty immune now, not so much effect when you are so predictable.
Hunt enough and you will eventually miss. Maybe by a little, maybe by a lot. One of the reasons I like Craig Boddingtons writing is he admits to and wrotes about misses, wounded animals, and failures when they happen. I wish I had hit him perfectly, no joy in his suffering for sure. The near miss does not distract from the effort and patience required to get an opportunity, or the size of the bear.
LOVE God, LOVE your family, LOVE your country, LIKE guns and sports.
About 2016 team "R" candidates "We definitely need a crew with a sack of balls the size of hot water bottles, bloviated estrogen leaking feel-gooders need not apply." Gunner 500
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