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Yes a very nice grizzled veteran of the arctic. The bear ain't bad either.
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Thanks all. It really was everything I hoped for, and more. I'm pleased as all get out with the bear. The hunt was great. Just spending time in the Brooks Range was a real treat. Managed to shoot a wolf too while I was up there. Re the trophy, the ol' hacienda is running out of room for big trophies, so the skull will likely end up on a bookshelf in my gun/loading/fly-tying room, and at this point I'm just having the hide tanned. Perhaps a rug someday, but... Where to put such a rug becomes the question...
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Nice bear. A hunt in the arctic is next on my list
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great pix! thanks so much for sharing your hunt with us and thanks for coming to Alaska, granted I'm a bit biased, but our place is pretty grand eh? Miles and miles of no people. hardly a prettier sight to ask for. Love the Brooks Range, many a happy memory made for me there. . Just a wonderous and marvelous place. So glad you had a good time.
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Congratulations Guy! That is an absolutely gorgeous bear.
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Congratulations on the nice bear.
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Great job on a beautiful bear and nice bonus with the woof. 😉
The Brooks is at the top of my list but I'm waiting until I'm a resident so I can fully enjoy it.
Man you got lucky using a Remington in the lowly '06. You dodged a bullet there. 😁
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Outstanding! Well done sir! To shoot such a great bear AND a wolf on one trip is truly a gift.
I'm sure the memories will stick with you for the rest of your life.
Ed
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Looks like a fine bear and a great adventure! Did you have a guide for this or were you able to go without a guide?
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Looks like a fine bear and a great adventure! Did you have a guide for this or were you able to go without a guide? Nonresident hunters are required to use a guide in Alaska when hunting brown bears, sheep, and mountain goats. A family member may act as a guide for family.
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Yeah that is what I figured, so wondering if this was guided or with family?
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Hoo baby that's a nice one!
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Great job on a beautiful bear and nice bonus with the woof. 😉
The Brooks is at the top of my list but I'm waiting until I'm a resident so I can fully enjoy it.
Man you got lucky using a Remington in the lowly '06. You dodged a bullet there. 😁 Good thing the bear and wolf didn't dodge.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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great bear and all of this with the anemic 30-06... double congrats ...
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Wow, awesome bear and adventure. I've always heard the 30.06 handles anything in N.A. Guess it's no lie.
Let's Go Brandon! FJB
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In the interest of honesty, there was a fair bit of shooting going on. I made a fatal shot on the bear, breaking his right shoulder, and getting the bullet into his chest. This dropped and rolled him instantly. But he was quickly on his feet and headed for the willows.
Both rifles spoke, and soon he was done. A .30-06 and a .338 Win mag were involved in the kill. I'm fine with that.
Regards, Guy
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Guy,
I'm sure I don't have to tell you, but that is an exceptional interior grizz!
Regarding the wolf, I have seen some very nice pedestal head/shoulder mounts that could sit on a table or shelf (mounted onto a pice of wood). Very appealing. And you could still have the skull mounted - just food for thought!
Congratulations again on an amazing adventure!
Bob Enjoy life now -- it has an expiration date. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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Old saying:
The best bear is the one with the most holes!
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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Wish I could see those pics. Sounds like you had a blast. Gotta give those bears a lot of credit. While they can, and have - tipped straight over with a single bullet impact, it's kind of crazy how much "never quit" they can have in them sometimes.
Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.
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Congrats on what looks like an amazing trip. Well done!
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