218buck Report post Posted October 14, 2021 This all started with my best friend and business partner Waldo wanting to take a black bear for most of his life! After my daughter Tessa had taken a giant bear a few years ago as well as myself taking a several bears in the past.... we purchased a bear hunt at a mule deer banquet put on by Terry Herndon. The hunt was offered by Travis the owner of OCHD. We made arrangements and determined we would meet in Klondyke on Thursday the day before the hunt was opening. Just a few of the honorable mentions or perks of this hunt where: 1) Travis had a big nice fifth wheel trailer for us to stay in! 2) several of Travis's close friends came just to insure our successful outcome. 3) After a GREAT dinner and a few cocktails on Thursday night we made plans on what we were going to do for opening morning! Early open morning Friday, as per our previous night of solid planning we found ourselves glassing from a great vantage point! We immediately glassed up a really nice bear. Waldo decided that the bear was worthy of his tag. After a short hike he was able to shoot and harvest his FIRST ever Arizona black bear! Waldo decided to have a life size mount recreated... in my opinion there is nobody I trust more for this special trophy than Wes with Western Taxidermy. Wes has been my go to taxidermy for many, many mounts and each and everyone of them have all turned out great! The bottom line is we would highly recommend Travis for over the top knowledge of this business as well as the excellent accommodations provided. Thanks again! 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
218buck Report post Posted October 14, 2021 I would like to be the first to tell you congratulations well deserved my friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted October 14, 2021 Awesome bear! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duxngeez Report post Posted October 14, 2021 Huge congrats! Thanks for the story. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swivelhead Report post Posted October 14, 2021 BIG bear, congrats to all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted October 15, 2021 Very nice bear, congratulations 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allan Report post Posted October 18, 2021 Great bear Waldo, Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
