218buck Report post Posted October 6, 2016 . After finding out that the unit we have been hunting was going to close Wednesday at sundown we decided to give it one more try. My good friend Mark took me into an area that he has had some really good luck in over the years. We were in a canyon that had some acorns that were starting to ripen the hill sides were pretty thick we were hoping to catch a glimpse of a bear as they moved across the hill side feeding. With no bears being spotted and running out of day light we decided to try a little calling after about 10 minutes we heard a branch break a few minutes later Mark looks at me and tells me you just called a bear in . The bear was about 80 yards down below us all I could make out was a black blob in the brush. I moved a little so I could make a clear shot one well placed shot and the bear was down . The bear is a very old sow her teeth are in extremely bad shape she had about 3 inches of fat already on her I have tried for many many years to call a bear in what a rush. 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted October 6, 2016 Super cool! Congrats! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesfreak Report post Posted October 6, 2016 congrats buddy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted October 6, 2016 Wow she is a big one. Congrats. What did the skull measure out to? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olmos1010 Report post Posted October 6, 2016 Very cool, congrats. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWUNTR Report post Posted October 6, 2016 Nice one.... Congrats. Ed F 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Millhouse Report post Posted October 6, 2016 Congrats on getting in done at the last minute. Be sure to let us know what they age her at. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted October 6, 2016 Congrats that's Awesome 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Report post Posted October 6, 2016 Good calling !! Congrats ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted October 6, 2016 that's the kind of sow that i don't mind being killed. good chance she wouldn't make it through the winter. congrats! i bet she's 20+ years old. definitely past breeding age i would guess 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted October 6, 2016 Well done 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
218buck Report post Posted October 6, 2016 that's the kind of sow that i don't mind being killed. good chance she wouldn't make it through the winter. congrats! i bet she's 20+ years old. definitely past breeding age i would guessThe biologist thought it was at least 15 just by looking at her will be interesting to find out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted October 6, 2016 Awesome bear!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PelaPapas Report post Posted October 6, 2016 Dang 80 yards! Thats a beautiful bear you got yourself. Congrats! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roninflag Report post Posted October 7, 2016 AWESOME!! what rifle and load? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites