September 20, 2006

To All My Fall 2006 Bear Hunters!

Success Rate of 98% in our 21st year in bear baiting.

This includes 22 boars and 6 sows harvested and 19 bears "fired at" out of 48 bear hunters. Only 4 hunters did not see a bear and out of those who fired at bears, 12 were gun hunters and only 7 were bow hunters.

There was 1 bear at 550 lbs., 3 bears over 400 lbs., 7 bears over 300 lbs., 8 bears over 200 lbs., and 9 bears over 100 lbs..

Now a few highlights:

Terry Bunnell with the Ron Enderle party harvested a 550 lb. boar using his gun. Since this is the second largest bear in the 21 years that I have been in business, no doubt Terry is recognied as the "hunder of the year". Congratulations!

The second largest boar at 425 lbs. was arrowed by Joel Dawson. Joel hunted with Ray Dawson and Jeff Barton and they went 3 for 3. Good job Joel!

John Dixon with the Mike Gorrell-Larry Day party and Brad Wilson with the Rick White party each had a 400 lb. bear. They are tied for 3rd place but John hunted 3 days and saw 3 bears while Brad hunted 4 days and saw 4 bears. You decide who breaks the tie. Both used a bow.

Vernon States is the 5th runner up with a 380 lb. boar and Olen Harris with a 370 lb. boar are all part of the Earl Gossett party. They are both bow hunters.

Dale Schmelzle with Bob Andris party harvested a 375 lb. boar using his gun. Tim Moyers using a gun harvested a 375 lb. boar and is also part of the "heavy weights". Bear that is.

We also cannot forget Nathaniel Moyers, Cody Baker each with a 325 lb. bear and finally at 300 lbs. comes Blake White. Excellent hunt to all of the above over 300 lb. bears.

Well my business is not sold, so it will be business as usual. I am filling the freezers with meat, donuts and grease.

My fee will increase by $50.00 next year to $1,000.00 U.S. This reflects the cost in fuel and low U.S. dollar.

Please forward a few pictures for my website since I have to update shortly.

The best in all your future hunts,

Mike

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