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Last spring my trusted hunting partner and I both drew Kodiak bears. Thru a strange twist of fate, my partner had to withdraw from going just a couple weeks out of the hunt. Too close to leaving on the hunt to get anyone else to go, so I choose to go it alone. Not something I wanted to do, but I was not going to pass up the draw. I got lots of advice before I went and here was the best two gems:  Shoot until the bear stops moving and don't wait to go into the alders. The first goes without saying. My bear took my first 4 shots (.338 win mag) and ran off into the alders. I reloaded and immediatly went in after it. The bear only went in about 50 yds but was making an incredible amount of noise. I knew exactly where she was. If you wait, you may be going into an ambush with no knowledge of the bears position. I dispatched the bear from 30 yds with two more shots. Some may question the tactic, but it worked for me. I get an adrenaline rush just reliving the scene writing this. I do not wish to do it again alone, but have no regrets. It goes down as my best hunting expierence of my life. She was a solid 8-footer and with the help of a come-a-long I had her back to the beach within 3 hours. Good luck on your hunt and be prepared. I was most surprised at the punishment the bear can take from your weapon and stay on its feet.

Message Thread:

• wounded bear AK375HH Feb 16 2006
  • Boiler room trapperbob Feb 17 2006
  • wounded bear anonymous1 Feb 17 2006
  • Bear advice Treetop-flyer12 Feb 17 2006
  • Here's a tip Michael Strahan Feb 16 2006
    • Here's another tip George Feb 17 2006
      • dream Snowwolfe Feb 17 2006
        • following them in... BRWNBR Feb 17 2006
    • wounded... BRWNBR Feb 17 2006
  • alders BrownBear Feb 16 2006
    • The best advice I received before heading out.. Shoot2Kill Feb 16 2006
  • advice Ak Steve Feb 16 2006
    • sometimes you get the bear.... Kid Feb 16 2006
      • Advice AkHunter45 Feb 16 2006