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My Cinco de Mayo bear

Glassed across bay. Saw a few bears feeding. Finally found one who looked big Decided he needed a closer look than ¾ mile. Had good wind. Took the boat over. Tied up to some rocks, sneaked down the beach 200 yards to where this toad was feeding on herring roe. Watched him for 20 minutes. Decided i was going to pass. As we started to back out he saw us. He climbed up on the bluff parallel with the beach. Knowing that he was going to try and flank us we headed for boat. He peeked over the edge a couple of times. We came to the creek where we beached the boat and he had a steep trail off the bluff. He stood up and looked at me, pinned his ears back and started down towards me. He was maybe 20 yards. I shouldered and fired. The shot set him back. He retreated and i hit him again. He tried to get down in another spot but it was shear and rocky so he faded into the alders of sight, in the bluff. Went up and found blood. Took 20 minutes to sort the trail out. Went into the alder thicket slowly. After 15 minutes and 20 yards i saw him and made straight to him. Second charge but i hit him immediately. He then turned and went away. dang these things are tough. I circled and got above him and put another one in him. I then closed in and finished him with my 10mm. 2 partitions exited, 2 stayed in, trapped by the skin from exiting. 10mm bullet penetrated 40+ inches. He died in a devils club thicket amidst the alders. Took 6 hours to skin in the tight quarters. The hide was wet and muddy and weighed 180 pounds. 2 of us carried it the 200 yards to the beach. Loaded the boat and headed to camp. Tough, grueling day. One of the shots hit the front of his lower jaw and took out a few teeth. Kinda bummed about that. Took him to town and had him sealed. 9' 6", 28 ⁵/16.

I am building a switch barrel with a couple bolts/barrels I picked up. That’s with the 1500 I have found. I will build another mini with a 22 BR barrel, when I find one I like.

We went out a few weekends ago; didnt find any bears but did help a couple older guys get a sxs out that they had rolled the night before. I think that day we were meant to be out there to help them rather than find a bear. They’d have been there well through the night without some additional help.

Took my boy and the dog, met up with a couple of friends and the pigeon shooting did not disappoint! Scooby, the black lab is a MONSTER. Scooch my Airedale got a heck of a work out. We worked on not retrieving until released. She did great. The boy did more shooting than hitting, but he had a blast! Great day over all and still as much fun as you can have with your pants on!

Grandson got his Coues mount today was from 10 /22 was a very memorable hunt couldnt wait to take him on his first hunt , he didnt get draw so i signed over my tag , his Great grandpa finally got to go on one of his great grandkids hunts , and it was only a 15 min hunt lol , got to my favorite lil ridge and soo. As we started glassing picked up couple bucks got him set up at 415 yards and squeeze of the trigger he was down ! Last year he had to work all day for his deer so he knows its not always easy

I have 3 trailer tires for 14” wheels that have less than 200 miles, 1 trip to the lake. Perfect for a single axle trailer and a spare. These are great trailer tires and I have run them on all my trailers for years. Load range C, $275 for all 3. PU in NW Tucson. (520)444-7671

12x14 Davis wall tent has poles and stove My family now prefers the camper so the wall tent does not get used as much. Great condition with no rips or wholes. I always staked down completely and never was stored wet. asking sold!

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Sound like an exciting turn of events! Congratulations on the success!

You won’t be disappointed with new truck or new trailer tires as long as you keep them inflated to max or close to max. The biggest reasons you see lots of blown tires on trailers are the tires are too old and they didn’t check the pressures before they took off or people are driving too fast. If you take care of them, either should serve you well.

Fresh batch ready! $140 w/ cholla addition. $100 basic

Good deal on a great vise.

Adam is the Man. Like to also thank Adam for directing me to Terry for my rainbow. Turned out Beautiful. Always a pleasure.

$45 k it has a 351 with 420 horse tremec 5speed. If intrested pm for details or just send me your number .