My first predator of the year.

[HunterLee]

Well I decided to try a little bear hunting this year. Had two encounters with two nice bears. First one I had at 10yds, but was trying to get it with my bow. No shot as he didn't come to the bait, he came in on my trail and stood behind me looking at the bait.

Second one was eating a deer stand of a friends. Set up shop on Bow opener and ended up shooting it Tuesday night. Dressed at 265lbs. Shot with my 243 (wasn't taking chances that night). Enjoy the pics.

The bear seconds before getting lit up.

 

[ballistictip]

way to go!real perty bare u got there(;

 

[MTurbo]

Nice pics and a great looking bear! Congrats.

 

[iceboxdan]

nice looking bear . are you getting a mount or rug made.
congrats
icebox

 

[BlueDuck]

Very nice. Congrats.

 

[mtcurman]

Nice Bear!!

Congrats!

Ben

 

[sparky13]

Nice looking bear! Did the 243 lay it down or did you have to trail it?
Sparky13

 

[youngdon]

mmm I can taste the bear stew now.

 

[mfreeman]

using a .243 for bear hunting, I love it

my friends always make fun of me for hunting deer with my remington 788, can't wait to show them this