Here is there bear I got this year. I originally posted this in Pow Wow.  My first one after 10 years of trying.  It was a 6 yard shot and a 40 yard recovery trail.  I watched him for a week before the season opened then I got him opening day after having him within 40 yards of me for 30 minutes before I got the oppurtunity for the shot I wanted.
 

Nice goin Joseph.
Don't know if I'd want to tangle with one of those with a bow or not. From a tree maybe, from the ground - nah, would probably stick him, piss him off and he'd kick my butt around the timber!

Joseph, Man I just love that pic!

Timo, thanks.  That is one nice thing about digital cameras, you can review your work and make the appropriate changes to get a good picture.
Roger, every blackbear I have ever seen which isn't a huge amount have gone out of their way to avoid people and run off faster than deer will.  Joseph

The undertaker couldn't wipe the smile off his face    

Congratulations, nice picture, I might add  

   

With the look on that bear's face I'd say he was the loser of a Jack drinkin' contest.  Who won?

Hey Ryan, Jack's good for ya and if nothing else they won't half to embalm me when I die because I will already be pickled.    Joseph