ken98k Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I took a friend bear hunting in the AK range on Saturday. Mostly just sight seeing but it sounds better if you say you're going bear hunting. We were following a knife-edge ridge when I saw a “herd of Grizzlies.” I had just come up out of a small saddle and there they were about a hundred yards ahead. I shut off my 4 wheeler and signaled my friend to do the same. He grabbed his 375 and hustled up to join me. The “herd” turned out to be a sow and 3 cubs. The cubs, being nearly as large as their mother, were undoubtedly 3 year olds that will be chased off by mom within the next few weeks. I estimate the cub’s weight to be 300-350 pounds. Although it would have been “legal” to shoot any of the 4, we just settled for watching for a moment until they caught sight of us and headed for parts unknown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Times must be good in the bear world for a sow to be able to raise 3 cubs to adulthood.What a sight that must have been.I guess now you get paid back for the hard winter you endured.Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerfive Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 When my son and I were in to set up our stands for deer season this year we saw a Sow at a gallop followed by her two cubs. Her cubs were probably only 100# or so. ( Black Bear ) I was VERY glad that they were fixated on getting from point A to B quickly and not looking or sniffing right or left because we didn't have one weapon between us . So here is my question, at what point does the Sow turn from protective mom to 'you're on your own'. Tinker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 When my son and I were in to set up our stands for deer season this year we saw a Sow at a gallop followed by her two cubs. Her cubs were probably only 100# or so. ( Black Bear ) I was VERY glad that they were fixated on getting from point A to B quickly and not looking or sniffing right or left because we didn't have one weapon between us . So here is my question, at what point does the Sow turn from protective mom to 'you're on your own'. Tinker I'd have to look up the exact biology but I think she comes into heat. Driving away the previous bunch also helps to prevent inbreading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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