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adamanteus
09-17-2007, 04:26 PM
Hi Guys,

I just thought I'd keep you all up to date with news I get from Rick from time to time, in his absence. As some of you may know, he's been taking a short break from his PhD studies to go hunting. This isn't just sport for Rick, but a necessary part of the way of life in his native Alaska.

So anyway, he's been on a moose hunt, stocking up on meat for the coming winter. Whilst 'calling in' the bull moose he found himself being stalked by a Grizzly!:eek: This beast was 7'6" square, maybe 9' on it's back legs. As it charged him through the stream he was (luckily) able to bring it down with a clean shot. So Rick lives to hunt another day!

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//537/medium/Grizzly_Rick.jpg

The wildest thing I've done these past few days is assemble a childs' bicycle!:rolleyes:
Elliot
09-17-2007, 04:36 PM
I would have crapped my pants lol
adamanteus
09-17-2007, 04:39 PM
To be honest, I'm wondering if he just bought a furry rug and dragged it into the wilderness for that photo!:rolleyes::D
Boots
09-17-2007, 05:47 PM
Man think of all the work cutting it up and hauling it out of there. I think he is set for meat for the winter. :) Thank for keeping up updated.

Jason
Lulu Bennett
09-17-2007, 05:50 PM
Awww poor bear!! :D
enigma200316
09-17-2007, 08:16 PM
Awww poor bear!! :D


I know killing a poor defenceless Grizzly like that........:D:D
Lulu Bennett
09-17-2007, 08:21 PM
I know killing a poor defenceless Grizzly like that........:D:D

i know! it would only have toyed with him a bit lol



p.s sorry rick. we love you really :D
enigma200316
09-17-2007, 08:25 PM
i know! it would only have toyed with him a bit lol

p.s sorry rick. we love you really :D


yeah would have tossed him around like he was one of those movie dumbies......:D

and yes we do care Rick and congrats!!!! I also hunt and thats one thing I fear when hunting, but we only have Black Bears here..........:rolleyes:
Stefan-A
09-18-2007, 03:20 AM
Way to go, Rick! :D

To paraphrase Stephen Colbert, bears are godless killing machines. ;)
drache
09-18-2007, 03:20 AM
well
Rick' got that happy face on
the one when you get the bear instead of the other way 'round
and that's probably a nice chunk of his winter supply
Sid
09-18-2007, 04:13 AM
Congratulation Rick, glad you're Ok.
mikm
09-18-2007, 04:25 AM
AMAZING ... Best Rick :)
zooplan
09-18-2007, 04:29 AM
poor bear....lucky Rick
I canīt imagine that about 1000 miles away from any wild bears
Stefan-A
09-18-2007, 04:43 AM
poor bear....lucky Rick
I canīt imagine that about 1000 miles away from any wild bears
What happened to Bruno? ;)
reptileparadise
09-18-2007, 09:09 AM
that bear is HUGE!...awesome! Sorry its dead though...

As Elliot says...I would have crapped my pants...
Lori P
09-18-2007, 09:54 AM
OMG... well, I'm certainly glad Rick is ok but I'm thinking that poor bear was all excited to be getting such an unexpected meal, and Rick totally ruined it for him... LOL!!

Good luck with your hunting and gathering, Rick... :-)
Elliot
09-18-2007, 05:04 PM
At least remind me never to go bowhunting in Alaska.:rolleyes:
GrapefruiTgirl
09-19-2007, 12:19 PM
My oh MY! Seeing those beasts on T.V. does them no justice -- that thing IS HUGE!
Indeed too bad it had to be killed, however as 'they' say, or as Rick might have said, "better him than me."
adamanteus
09-19-2007, 12:25 PM
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//537/medium/DSC07231.jpg

Huge indeed! I'm glad it was Rick out there, and not me. I'm afraid I would have shamed myself!:o How do you keep your nerve and steady a rifle with that beast crashing through the undergrowth towards you?:eek:
enigma200316
09-19-2007, 12:31 PM
I'm sure James if were you you'd be able to do the same.........:rolleyes:
Lori P
09-19-2007, 01:07 PM
I would have been standing there going, "OH! CUTE bear!! What a fuzzy wuzzy face!! Bear want some cuddles?? Such a NICE b---" <gulp>
GarterGuy
09-19-2007, 11:09 PM
Wow....glad Rick came out ok, that's a huge animal.
Thamnophis
09-20-2007, 07:49 AM
That's a biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig bear!
Lee
09-21-2007, 08:45 PM
I would have fought it with only a hunting knife, sidestepping its charge then running the knife along the legs/side of the animal. Then as it turned to lung I would step backwards, and hold my knife in the air, the bear would run its jaw into the knife., then removing it I would stab it repeatively in the chest/neck while its struggling in pain. After the bear was dead, I would skin it, make a fire, and have a nice hearty meal.
Elliot
09-21-2007, 10:51 PM
I see you've already got it planned out.:rolleyes:
enigma200316
09-22-2007, 04:53 AM
I would have fought it with only a hunting knife, sidestepping its charge then running the knife along the legs/side of the animal. Then as it turned to lung I would step backwards, and hold my knife in the air, the bear would run its jaw into the knife., then removing it I would stab it repeatively in the chest/neck while its struggling in pain. After the bear was dead, I would skin it, make a fire, and have a nice hearty meal.


some one has been watching to many movies if they think that would work.........:rolleyes: one thing to remember, Bear are not as clumsy, slow, dimwited as movies suggest............:D
Stefan-A
09-22-2007, 05:38 AM
some one has been watching to many movies if they think that would work.........:rolleyes: one thing to remember, Bear are not as clumsy, slow, dimwited as movies suggest............:D
Well, there was that John Hirsch guy who killed a black bear with a knife a few years ago. :D

Then again, black bears are Grizzly food and that one was in bad shape anyway.


Personally, I'd rather do what Rick did. :D
enigma200316
09-22-2007, 05:55 AM
Well, there was that John Hirsch guy who killed a black bear with a knife a few years ago. :D

Then again, black bears are Grizzly food and that one was in bad shape anyway.


Personally, I'd rather do what Rick did. :D


well black bears in the bear world are like your house cat compared to a Lion, although you do have your exceptions, and I of course would do the same as Rick also.......:D I mean any animal that is corned or very hungry or has babies is usaully dangerous.............:eek:
adamanteus
09-22-2007, 06:16 AM
I would have bored it to death with my incesent whining about 'please don't hurt me'.
Stefan-A
09-22-2007, 06:18 AM
Some martial artist you are. :D
adamanteus
09-22-2007, 06:21 AM
I could draw a picture of an injured bear and show it to him. That could work.....
Stefan-A
09-22-2007, 06:24 AM
Why not yell "I'm a friend of Rick's!" at the bear?
drache
09-22-2007, 07:08 AM
how much damage could you do to a bear with a crochet hook after all
Stefan-A
09-22-2007, 07:11 AM
I guess you could blind it.
enigma200316
09-22-2007, 10:54 AM
Why not yell "I'm a friend of Rick's!" at the bear?


I would deff. use this because they all have to know by now that Rick is
the great bear slayer....................:D
KITKAT
09-26-2007, 11:51 AM
I would deff. use this because they all have to know by now that Rick is
the great bear slayer....................:D

Have to call him CROCKETT now... instead of Cazador. "Killed a bear when he was only three...!"

:D
Cazador
11-02-2007, 12:56 AM
I'm glad I finally got to see this post. You guys are hysterical, and I really enjoy hearing from you. I was literally laughing out loud. Best regards,

Rick
zooplan
11-02-2007, 01:01 AM
Hi Rick,
have you been out for hibernation?
I īve thought that youīve seen this long ago:D
Cazador
11-02-2007, 01:07 AM
I've been a very "good boy" and have kept myself from spending much time goofing off online. I try to check the "urgent care" section once in a while, but there are often weeks that pass without getting online except for checking e-mail and doing research. It's paying off, but there are times when I really miss this forum.

Rick
drache
11-02-2007, 03:53 AM
we miss you too
Sid
11-02-2007, 04:15 AM
Welcome back again, Rick. Will you be able to hand around a while this time?
anji1971
11-02-2007, 08:02 AM
This is my first time reading this thread, and all I have to say is this:

Rick, I know Alaska is remote, but they do have grocery stores!! STAY HOME, it's much nicer -- warm, safe, grizzly-free........ !! You're lucky you didn't become part of the bear's winter meat supply!!:D:D

BTW, welcome back, and I guess nice to meet you as well!!!;)
adamanteus
11-02-2007, 08:13 AM
I'm not convinced that's a real bear. I think it's a throw rug.:rolleyes:
anji1971
11-02-2007, 08:17 AM
Of course it's a throw rug. Everybody brings a gigantic grizzly throw rug on their hunting expeditions because it's SO much fun to lug it around with you for months at a time waiting for the perfect photo opportunity. I have one in the basement just in case of such an event.....:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
enigma200316
11-02-2007, 08:46 AM
nice to hear from you Rick, hope you can come back and stay soon,
hope all is well.................:)
Lori P
11-02-2007, 08:50 AM
Have you all seen the movie "Super Troopers"??? And that's all I'm gonna say!!!!!:D:D
garterking
11-02-2007, 09:43 AM
I've been a very "good boy" and have kept myself from spending much time goofing off online. I try to check the "urgent care" section once in a while, but there are often weeks that pass without getting online except for checking e-mail and doing research. It's paying off, but there are times when I really miss this forum.

Rick

If you think there were times you miss this forum, imagine how many times people here missed you and your advice and knowledge. Hope your back to stay bud.

Mike