eric Report post Posted January 10, 2006 I went out for the end of December to hunt whitetails by patagonia and saw my first real cinnamon color phase bear. This bear was very small. Its track was the size of my palm without the fingers. i guess it weighed under 200 pounds. I was checking on a buck i had pushed out in front of me to see if i could maybe get close again. I gave up and turned around and started looking for a place to sit down and have a smoke. I glanced to my left and saw the small bear standing absolutely still. I started to get scared the bear might charge and try to eat me so i drew back my bow and held on him or her. As seconds went by nearly into a full minute the bear stood absolutely still with it's eyes bearly open. After a while it was obvious the bear was sleepy and I was assured enough to let down my draw. When i let down my draw the bear opened it's eyes a little wider and stood still for about 10 more seconds before running a few steps towards thick canyon then it slowed to a walk or maybe even layed back down for all i know, I did not pursue. I played it in my mind over and over again afterwards. It sure but a rush to see that bear early in the morning just as the sun was comeing up I wished i had my camera on me. I am going back in january and will bring my camera this time. Hopefully i can get my buck and some bear pics. P.S. Located a large buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEERSLAM Report post Posted January 10, 2006 The cinnamon color phase is my fav. I have seen some gorgeous variations with the prettyest being a strawberry blonde color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted January 10, 2006 Always cool to see that. I saw a smallish bear in August that had copper shoulders. It sure was pretty. This was on the San Carlos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
