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my first day of the hunting trip

Post by Baljit » Sat Oct 23, 2010 8:45 pm

Hi, guy's last weekend i went for hunting i seen some deer and a bear, so here is the picture for you guy's i hope you like it and you guy's going to see me in the picture, let me know how you like it.
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This is mule buck standing on the road, i can't shoot him because he is standing on the public road not off road, if he standing off road then RIP.i watch him for 10min
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Dow standing off road , i can't shoot her because law not allowe us
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Other dow standing on the hill
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i am after this deer track

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Later of the day i found this bear and i got him
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Here i am with bear.
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Re: my first day of the hunting trip

Post by MoA » Sat Oct 23, 2010 9:35 pm

Happy hunting.. :cheers:

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Re: my first day of the hunting trip

Post by shooter » Sun Oct 24, 2010 2:01 am

Size , rifle, calibre and ammo please.
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Re: my first day of the hunting trip

Post by prashantsingh » Sun Oct 24, 2010 2:07 am

Jolly Good hunting Baljit. To get a bear on the first day is fantastic.

"Can't shoot the stag (mule deer) and the doe" because the "Law does not allow it" reminds me of an interesting story from an old timer I heard.
Both these animals are standing broadside. Perfect for a shot . Yet you can't shoot them.
These animals are also more used to humans. What fun would it be even if you got them ......without much sweat and effort? You really can't call them "wild" in the true sense.
eg. Migratory ducks in a Reserve or a Park , would not be as wild as the ones you find elsewhere. What challenge would it be to shoot them anyways?Similarly animals in a reserve where hunting is not allowed would get really close to humans , while those in hunting reserves would be more alert.

The story (I was reminded of) is that of a tiger which once lived in a hunting block close to the earstwhile Haileys ( what is now Corbett) National Park. He was a massive guy who was really smart. He lived and hunted in the thick Saal jungles but the moment he knew he was being followed by Shikaris he would swim across the Ramganga to the range on the other side where hunting was not allowed. Hunters who stalked him and went after him "swore" that the fellow would always turn back and look at them once he had crossed the river, as if he were laughing at them.....and saying "Look I am on the other side now and you can't touch me here" . Smart fellow. He lived a long and fruitful life.

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Re: my first day of the hunting trip

Post by Baljit » Sun Oct 24, 2010 2:26 am

shooter wrote:Size , rifle, calibre and ammo please.
Bear is 5 1/2 foot long from nose to tail ,167lb , Rifle is my Favorit Sako TRG-S M995 in 7MM REM. MAG , Ammo is Remington 175 gn.

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-- Sat Oct 23, 2010 2:06 pm --
prashantsingh wrote:Jolly Good hunting Baljit. To get a bear on the first day is fantastic.

"Can't shoot the stag (mule deer) and the doe" because the "Law does not allow it" reminds me of an interesting story from an old timer I heard.
Both these animals are standing broadside. Perfect for a shot . Yet you can't shoot them.
These animals are also more used to humans. What fun would it be even if you got them ......without much sweat and effort? You really can't call them "wild" in the true sense.
eg. Migratory ducks in a Reserve or a Park , would not be as wild as the ones you find elsewhere. What challenge would it be to shoot them anyways?Similarly animals in a reserve where hunting is not allowed would get really close to humans , while those in hunting reserves would be more alert.

The story (I was reminded of) is that of a tiger which once lived in a hunting block close to the earstwhile Haileys ( what is now Corbett) National Park. He was a massive guy who was really smart. He lived and hunted in the thick Saal jungles but the moment he knew he was being followed by Shikaris he would swim across the Ramganga to the range on the other side where hunting was not allowed. Hunters who stalked him and went after him "swore" that the fellow would always turn back and look at them once he had crossed the river, as if he were laughing at them.....and saying "Look I am on the other side now and you can't touch me here" . Smart fellow. He lived a long and fruitful life.
I can't tell you how is my feel Prashant, whan i saw them on the road but we have to fallow the Law but hunting is not over yet we still have a month and half but i finshed my day with Bear , that's good

Baljit

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Re: my first day of the hunting trip

Post by polman » Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:02 pm

Hi Baljit,
A very nice first day.
I hope the following days will be as good as this one.
I have seen those black bears walking in BC near penticton. Beautifull animals.
Keep those pictures coming

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Re: my first day of the hunting trip

Post by winnie_the_pooh » Mon Oct 25, 2010 4:23 pm

Baljit,

Thank you for sharing.Did you shoot the bear or did you wring it's neck.Looks like you are capable of doing the latter, relative to the bear :wink:

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Re: my first day of the hunting trip

Post by shooter » Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:40 pm

winnie_the_pooh wrote:Baljit,

Thank you for sharing.Did you shoot the bear or did you wring it's neck.Looks like you are capable of doing the latter, relative to the bear :wink:
Ouch.

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Re: my first day of the hunting trip

Post by prashantsingh » Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:51 pm

Baljit looks "relatively" big. But if it were an unarmed fight I would put my money on the 167 pound bear. Any close ups of those sharp claws and long canines, Baljit ?
How old would this bear be ? Some of them can really grow big.

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Re: my first day of the hunting trip

Post by captrakshitsharma » Mon Oct 25, 2010 11:07 pm

Nice and a great first day... where abouts is ur neck of woods and what rifle and ammo are u using??
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Re: my first day of the hunting trip

Post by prashantsingh » Mon Oct 25, 2010 11:25 pm

You know Rakshit. A Bear tag costs $25 for a resident of B.C.
This bear is a young fellow and Baljit is not getting the taxidermy done . What a waste. An animal this size in India would be a good trophy. Five and a half feet for an Indian Bear is a good size but not enough for a Canadian Bear. Baljit wants to shoot a bigger one. One more than 7 feet before he sends it to the taxidermist.
Talking about Bears. There is this most ridiculous, but true, story I have heard which I must share. There was this new hunter who went out to shoot pheasants in the jungles. A Himalayan Black Bear (known for its short temper) was unfortunately closeby. Unaware , and seeing some movement in the bush the hunter walked straight upto him. The bear came out of the bush, stood up on his hind legs (like a human), knocked the gun from the hunters hand with one paw, slapped him on his face with the other, got back on all fours and vanished into the bush. Those witness to the event couldn't stop rolling with laughter.

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Re: my first day of the hunting trip

Post by 357 S&W » Mon Oct 25, 2010 11:47 pm

Baljit,
Congrats!! For the bear and good luck for the deer. I was also in mountains this weekend and was able to see some bear and deer too, it was real stormy and we saw the season's first snow too. I took my family out for their first deer hunt. It was really exciting. I spotted about 20 to 25 does and about 3 forkies, none were impressive enough for me to pull the trigger of my 30.06. Well here in California we cannot take the does anyways where I hunt. For the forkies, I just put them in my crosshairs and simply made a pow sound cause I do not want to shoot them and maybe let them grow so that I can take them next year.
I did see couple of bears too, Mama bear with two juveniles all were cinnamon in color. My 5 year old was so exited to see them she stared to jump with joy and they darted the other way, it was fun to watch.
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Re: my first day of the hunting trip

Post by Baljit » Tue Oct 26, 2010 5:06 am

polman wrote:Hi Baljit,
A very nice first day.
I hope the following days will be as good as this one.
I have seen those black bears walking in BC near penticton. Beautifull animals.
Keep those pictures coming

René
Hi, polman i am only 50KM from Pentiction we have a lot's bear here :cheers:

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-- Mon Oct 25, 2010 4:57 pm --
prashantsingh wrote:Baljit looks "relatively" big. But if it were an unarmed fight I would put my money on the 167 pound bear. Any close ups of those sharp claws and long canines, Baljit ?
How old would this bear be ? Some of them can really grow big.
:agree: it's maybe 4 year old, about clawa just over 1inch, i shoot him when he is standing on the hill about 90 yards i shoot him in the sholder then he role down the hill and hit the tree and 2nd shoot in the head,i shoot the bear for my friend he allways ask me to shoot the bear for him, he is very happy now :cheers:

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-- Mon Oct 25, 2010 5:13 pm --
winnie_the_pooh wrote:Baljit,

Thank you for sharing.Did you shoot the bear or did you wring it's neck.Looks like you are capable of doing the latter, relative to the bear :wink:
Yes i shoot him with my Sako TRG-S M995 in 7MM REM. MAG , Ammo is Remington 175 gn. :cheers:

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Re: my first day of the hunting trip

Post by captrakshitsharma » Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:16 pm

Doc Sahab we have to sit down one of these days and talk about your hunting stories.... Yes its a shame that the bear is not going to a taxidermist at least a rug... However i understand that Baljit has the option of bigger better trophies so i ca see when have choice and freedom u wouldn't send every animal to the taxidermist..
I wonder when are we gonna really be a democracy .... or will w have to always go out to hunt and dream of good firearms and shooting.
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Re: my first day of the hunting trip

Post by vrohan59 » Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:20 am

Nice pics,happy hunting!!brings back memories from my childhood :cheers:
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