Alaskan brown Bear Hunt

  • wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    July 31, 2008 at 2:49 pm #702659

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    I tried using the magnum on the bow eye in a heavy chop on Winnebago and didn’t like it as much as running the small one. It slowed me WAY down, but it also caused a surging that made it tough to control the steering. It may work well in flatter water, but the small has always worked well enough for me to not need the big one.

    On my old boat, with a 75hp, I could slow my trolling down to around 1.6 or 1.8 using the small sock.

    Good info. I have the magnum waiting for a test run but I may end up going to the smaller socks for the trolling applications and use the magnum for drifting. We’ll see how my boat reacts. I have a 90ph on a Lund Explorer.

    bob_bergeson
    cannon falls
    Posts: 2798
    October 12, 2011 at 8:46 pm #197514

    This Bear was shot by A friend and Fellow IDO member Todd Betterley from Hastings mn. The story was written by Todd,
    Congratulations on a great Bear
    Perryville, Alaska Brown Bear Hunt. Specialized Guide Service, Bud Willard. 10 Day Hunt

    First day spotted 23 bear, best day for the guide prior to this was 14 bear. The bears were on fish and up in the foothills on berries. Spotted 1 bear estimated at 9-10’ too deep in the alders to pursue.

    Second day hunted the same area and spotted 14 bears with one possible shooter spotted in the berries late morning. Winds were light and we were busted as we tried our first stalk. Not a huge bear but a fun stalk.

    Third day hunted the same area and spotted 11 bears at first light. Mid-morning two large bears were spotted about 3 miles out and we decided to take a closer look. As we got within 500 yards we measured up the two boars and determined one was definitely a potential shooter and the stalk was on.

    Half way to the targeted bear we ran into a sow and three cubs and this changed the few hundred yard stalk to a half mile adventure through the Alders and stream bottoms. We popped up out of the stream bottom at 87 yds from the bear. The other bear was 200 yds to the right and the sow and cubs were 400 yds to the left. The guide said he would watch these bears to assure they didn’t come for us when I shot and for me to just focus on my bear.

    My first shot was at 87 yds with a broadside, double lung shot with a 375 H&H. He bit and swatted at the impact and I put another one into him immediately. That’s when it got exciting, he spotted us and charged us taking 5 more shots (2 of mine 3 from the guide, both 375’s) and dropped 30 yds in front of us. A few people asked if I needed to change my pants but it was one of those moments were everything was perfectly focused and in slow motion. 8 ½’ Alaska Peninsula Brown Bear and my absolute dream hunt. There are bigger bears but not a better hunt anywhere!!

    jason_ramthun
    Byron MN
    Posts: 3376
    October 12, 2011 at 9:15 pm #112182

    Now that would be an awesome hunt Congrats and thanks for the great story

    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    October 12, 2011 at 10:50 pm #112188

    Cudo’s for keeping it together. WOW

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    October 13, 2011 at 12:59 am #112204

    Wow, what a story. Amazing critters for sure. Congrats Todd!

    JacobNohner
    Posts: 217
    October 13, 2011 at 11:32 pm #112280

    How many of the 5 more shots hit him??? great hunt and story

    tbetts1000
    Hastings and Lake Vermilion MN
    Posts: 73
    October 14, 2011 at 12:05 am #112284

    All four of my shots hit him. 1st shot double lung, second shot back a bit (mostly guts)3rd shot a bit back quartering to the opposite rear leg (both of these shot were farther back as we were trying not to hit the head)4th shot and final shot was an inch away from the first shot.
    The guide said early in the trip that “the bears can be dead on their feet but still go all out for 90 seconds so get as much lead into them as you can”
    I added a couple photos


    bob_bergeson
    cannon falls
    Posts: 2798
    October 14, 2011 at 12:58 am #112292

    Sounds like a hunt that you will never forget I know this was your dream trip… again congratulations on a great bear and a great story

    bob_bergeson
    cannon falls
    Posts: 2798
    October 14, 2011 at 1:00 am #112293

    Now are you ready for those BIG Saskatchewan Bucks in late November

    tbetts1000
    Hastings and Lake Vermilion MN
    Posts: 73
    October 14, 2011 at 1:21 am #112295

    I am saving my money now……….I just dont know if I am ready for the big Saskatchewan outfitters……….

    bob_bergeson
    cannon falls
    Posts: 2798
    October 14, 2011 at 1:32 am #112296

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    I am saving my money now……….I just dont know if I am ready for the big Saskatchewan outfitters……….

    lets Talk… Eddie want’s to work something out

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    October 14, 2011 at 7:26 am #112301

    Thanks for sharing some more pics. I love the last one!

    Brad Juaire
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 6101
    October 14, 2011 at 8:47 am #112304

    It sounds like your hunt was everything you could have hoped for and then some! Congrats on your bear and thank you for sharing it with us!

    farmboy1
    Mantorville, MN
    Posts: 3668
    October 14, 2011 at 12:38 pm #112316

    Sweet. That trip is on my bucket list for sure.

    Congrats on the success

    johnsy
    Mantorville, Mn
    Posts: 831
    October 15, 2011 at 4:51 pm #112410

    Wow awesome picures and a great hunt congrats to you

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