More D Report post Posted October 19, 2006 I have always said that good thing happen when you take a day off from work to go hunting. With a bear rifle like that you really had no choice but to go hunting! Congradulations, I third the excellent coat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilimanjaro Report post Posted October 19, 2006 Nice bear!! I love the "sick day" hunts.. I take a few of them every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redneck74 Report post Posted October 19, 2006 great bear!!! I am leaving for the san carlos in the morning...wish me luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
venadoslayer Report post Posted October 19, 2006 Nice bear! Which unit did you shoot him in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azryan Report post Posted October 19, 2006 nice bear...beginners luck lol..congrats man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singleshot Report post Posted October 19, 2006 Looks like a big bear, nice head. I dig that 450 Marlin. I keep tossing around the 1895 Marlin but cant decide between the 45-70 and the 444. Like the looks of the 18 1/2 inch barrel but the performance of the 22. Congrats on the bear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HEADACHE Report post Posted October 20, 2006 Thanks guys, I really appreciate your congratulations. Actually the taxidermist called the G&F guy that first night, and got an inspection set up, He came out and checked it and took a tooth, and ran the background check on the ear-tag that was in his ear, turns out this bear was a big trouble maker up in the Pinetop area and was relocated to 6A last May. It all checked out fine, I like to follow the rules! I have decided that the .450 marlin is too much gun for little 6 foot black bears. . . . . maybe I need to book a safari! I am learning lots about bears since I had the good fortune of baggin this guy! Thanks! Watch where you point that gun in the first photo.... HAHA HA HA . . yeah I'm a stickler for safety too! I was a little rattled still, I snapped this about five minutes after I shot him, And had to run if front of the camera's timer. . . my bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRONG Report post Posted October 22, 2006 Steve you are a stallion amongst all stallions my friend.... WAY TO GO!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HEADACHE Report post Posted November 19, 2006 UPDATE! I got my skull back yesterday, and checked out the Boone and Crocketts website to see how to score this baby. . . by my measurements he will go 17 2/16 which is not big enough to get into anyones book but mine. But he is good enough for my book any day. His hide was measure out right at 6 foot! Can't wait to get my rug back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaffer62 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 Congrats!!!! I Love the marlin 450 its a great gun I have one as well that I shot a mountain lion with back in april, I Love that cannon, My dad has even taken a few deer and an elk with it as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peloncillo Report post Posted November 19, 2006 I was lucky enough to get a bear this year also. I decided to go for a full body mount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HEADACHE Report post Posted November 19, 2006 I was lucky enough to get a bear this year also. I decided to go for a full body mount. Congrats Peloncillo, nice bear! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ernesto C Report post Posted November 19, 2006 Hey Peloncillo nice bear,good job!!! Congratulations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGAINES Report post Posted November 20, 2006 Congrats on the bear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEERSLAM Report post Posted November 20, 2006 Great lookin bear. You'll have to post pics of the mount when it's done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
