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Discussion in 'Big Game Hunting' started by whitetailbowhunter, Jun 16, 2012.

  1. whitetailbowhunter

    whitetailbowhunter Weekend Warrior

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    Hey we just found out thanks to our trail cams that we have black bear on our property. Archery season around here starts the same time deer season does. I am wondering if 55lb draw weight is enough to kill the bear. I also wonder if the 100 gr razor tricks broadheads that I use for deer would be good for bear also. I would like for my bow to be ready for the bear if I see one while hunting deer. Thanks
     
    whitetailbowhunter, Jun 16, 2012
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    Your set up will work on a bear ! Just put the broadhead in the right spot and then post a pic !!!
     
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    whitetailbowhunter Weekend Warrior

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    What weight do yall think this bear weighs Ill give a picture of a deer to give something to judge by.
     

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  5. liwhitetail

    liwhitetail Weekend Warrior

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    looks like a cub to me maybe 60 pounds you must have a mother in the area ;)
     
    liwhitetail, Jun 23, 2012
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    wolvenkinde Die Hard Bowhunter

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    That is a young one - probly 2nd yr and just kicked out by his/her momma...tough to say as deer size by you might be much different than deer by me but guess prob'ly about 120-130 lbs might be 160-170 by season(a good eater).
     
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    I'd have to agree with wolvenkinde. It looks like it might be on the 120-130 side of things. Not too big, but still might be a decent shooter come fall season! Keep your eyes on your trail-cam and maybe you'll see it grow. Is it legal to bait them where you're at?
     
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    whitetailbowhunter Weekend Warrior

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    No it's not legal to bait here but I hope to be able and shoot him this year.

    Thanks for the help
     
    whitetailbowhunter, Jun 25, 2012
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    I shot my 300lb blackie this spring with a 100gr G5 Montec. Complete pass through - double lung. Last year was a 230lb blackie, complete pass through, lung and heart with a 100gr G5 Montec. See the pattern? :)
     
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    Treehopper Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Pic looks like it may be less than 100 dressed.
     
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    Agree. 1st year away from momma. Probably dress In that 130lb range at most come this fall.
     
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    whitetailbowhunter Weekend Warrior

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    Thank yall for the help
     
    whitetailbowhunter, Jul 7, 2012
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    Oldcarp Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Whitetailbowhunter, I don't know if this will help but these two pictures are just mid size bears. its always fun to see bears on cams.
     
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    wolvenkinde Die Hard Bowhunter

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    except when they look like this
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    this last is above average size
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    Oldcarp Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have never had one bite the camera but I have had them mess with it.
     
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    whitetailbowhunter Weekend Warrior

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    I got a picture of one of them swiping the camera you could see its nose and paw. Ill post the picture that has both bears in and see if yall think one of them might be the momma.
     
    whitetailbowhunter, Jul 8, 2012
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    whitetailbowhunter Weekend Warrior

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    These are the pictures
     

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