Bears in high places....

Mark U · June 02, 2005, 05:41:00 PM

Watch out for them flat-faced hump backed bears while your out there. They are spread out over quite a large area these days. Seems our elk area has as many of them as black bears anymore.

If you get into trouble, just send up a smoke signal for help. I'll keep an eye to the east for the next week or two, and be ready to help. Just use the standard smoke patterns.

Charlie Lamb · June 02, 2005, 05:44:00 PM

JC... mine's a Lemhi and it will hold it all, but I have to get creative with a couple of items. There are plenty of lashing spots to do that.

JC · June 03, 2005, 09:26:00 AM

I looked it up on bisongear yesterday ....didn't realize it was that much bigger than my Lost River. You certainly got it paired down to the minimums. Wish you the best of luck!

Bear · June 03, 2005, 03:38:00 PM

Charlie,

I havent been able to see any of your new pics here or on "Duffers" for the last three days. Not even red x's, just a weird photobucket "bandwidth exceeded" icon. I'm still seeing everyone elses pics (old and new) just fine.

Was really looking forward to pics of your gear and more Duffer pics. Help!

Puma Tom · June 03, 2005, 09:25:00 PM

Sounds like a blast, bear and rockchucks.
Hope ya got plenty of ammo - arrows.
Got any room for a stowaway with a longbow.
Guess I'll have to wait till Sept. to climb the hills for mulies.
Don't break all yer arrows in one rock.

Shoot straight... Tom

Randy Morin · June 04, 2005, 09:29:00 AM

Hey Charlie, I'm following you here with high interest! I got the Bear bug bad this year and I've been gettin after-em up near Bozeman the last few weeks. I'm pretty green at spot and stalk bear hunting but I'm starting to find some good spots and seeing some new country. Spotted only 5 bears so far (2 last night) and 2 of the other 3 were a sow griz and her single cub. They were also the closest and only bears in a position to stalk. That was the same evening I rode by a 7 inch front track on my mountain bike. Back foot was about a half inch longer than my size 10 hiking boot.

It was very soft mud but still! Anyway, the next few weeks are gonna be good. I hope they are for you too. Cant wait to see some photos from your trip. LOluck. Randy.

Littlefeather · June 07, 2005, 07:41:00 PM

I got a phone call from Charlie awhile ago. Seems he made the trip in one piece with no help from the weather. He says he had to take the long way around the mountains because the passes needed chained tires to navigate. Charlie has found bear sign inbetween snows and bad weather. He said he even managed to massacre the only rock chuck he's seen. Looks like the late snows are keeping things from happening the way they should. As I bade farewell on the phone, he said he'd check back in to tell the tale for you guys to follow. I'll keep you posted. CK

Guru · June 07, 2005, 10:06:00 PM

Thanks CK

Jason R. Wesbrock · June 07, 2005, 11:10:00 PM

Thanks, Curtis.

Littlefeather · June 11, 2005, 08:29:00 PM

Charlie checked in. Looks like things have turned his way and his hunting has vastly improved. Im not letting the cat out of the bag yet but you guys know he's "calling" black Bear in Grizzly country right? You also know that sometime when you are calling one animal you sometime get something else right? Mountain Lions there too. Charlie is ground hunting, calling Bears in Griz Country, and Mountain Lions sometime come to calling too. BBBBrrrrrr! Scary stuff!!!I think I'll let Charlie tell his tales when he gets back. I just dont think I can make your hair stand up like Charlie can. CK

Guru · June 11, 2005, 08:45:00 PM

Lions and Charlie and Bears..OH my!!!

Thanks Curtis

AZStickman · June 11, 2005, 08:52:00 PM

:D I can hardly wait....Terry

StanM · June 11, 2005, 09:14:00 PM

Dang, when is that boy getting back? Can't wait to hear this adventure. Hopefully, he'll have all the pics to go with it.

Stan

Randy Morin · June 12, 2005, 09:20:00 AM

Man, I carry a few predator calls with me bear hunting but for some reason they are stuck in my pack and wont come out. I'm getting braver but I'm not there yet.

Charlie Lamb · June 21, 2005, 09:55:00 PM

Howdy!!! Just rolled into the castle last night around mid night and I'm whipped! Lots to tell and pictures to show, but I've got to get a few loose ends tyed up before I can start.

I'll just say that it was a great trip from start to finish.
It was a little rocky in the beginning because of storms that I ran into as I approached the mountains.
The passes over the top behind Denver required chains and not only did I not have any, I didn't want to go anywhere they were needed!
I swung north up I-25 too Cheyenne thinking I'd cut across I-80, but found the highway closed there due to blowing and drifting snow and icy roads.
I could sit there and wait it out or I could keep the truck rolling. With daylight to burn and time on my hands I headed further north.
I ended up coming down from the north to my destination in the western mountains of Wyoming.

I don't mean to be a tease, but it will take a couple of days to collect my thoughts, catch up on some sleep and put up pictures.

Jason R. Wesbrock · June 21, 2005, 10:03:00 PM

I'm just glad you had fun and make it back alright. The rest is icing...no pun intended.

cjones · June 22, 2005, 02:01:00 AM

Charlie, Glad to hear ya had a good trip and made it home ok. Can't wait to see the pics and hear the stories. Missed ya at cloverdale this year.

Guru · June 22, 2005, 05:39:00 AM

Charlie,Glad you're back safe and sound.Those tough times make the rest a bit sweeter.Looking forward to the stories and pics.

REMEMBER....TAKE....YOUR.....TIME............

Chad Edgar · June 22, 2005, 07:26:00 AM

Don't listen to Guru...when you get to tellin put your nikes on and JUST DO IT! Who am I kiddin? I like the anticipation just as much as the story.

Littlefeather · June 22, 2005, 07:33:00 AM

Glad you made it safe Bud! I was startin to worry with no phone call. Give me a ring when you get settled. CK