The pennsylvania game commission confirmed that david price of barrett township killed the 17yearold bruin, which had an estimated live weight of 879 pounds. Northeast and southwest oregon have the best hunting opportunity, but a few new. Michigansbiggest black bear michigan sportsman online. Record bear harvests in ontario ontario out of doors. Michigans second largest black bear on record michigan. The record bruin was shot on a dog hunt in hyde county, nc, a hotbed for big bears in the state. Jul 02, 2009 bear 2008 having harvested this black bear on the 18th of october, i had to wait the mandatory 60 days drying time before the skull could be scored. They all want to shoot a big bear and they say that in. Boone and crockett lists the largest black bear skull ever recorded as 231016 inches.
The body is massive and thick, with a prominent hump on the shoulders and a huge. The record book of oregons big game animals included john and his bear in their second edition, and i had seen their article and photos. The bia record book committee accepts velvet antlered entries with a 2 12% deduction in score, and lists them along with hardhorned entries. As a result, the number of bears in the record book are less than the other two species even though the trophy potential is very high. Hunters from across the united states are congratulating 79yearold thomas capps from richmond, north carolina after he hunted down a huge black bear earlier on monday, reports wtvr. Continue reading sci record book top common grizzly. Black bear records is an independent recording studio and record label that has been operating in calgary since 1982. They all want to shoot a big bear and they say that in various ways. Black bear records is an independent record label owned by peter damico that has been operating in calgary since 1982. Bear mountain series by kelex meet your next favorite book. Outdoor life has been reporting on giant bear kills forever, but heres one that might take the grand prize according to our sources in the keystone state. There may be as many as 750,000 black bears roaming the forests and mountains of the continent.
As a member of the boxer group of companies, black bear records is supported by boxer studios digital audio a recording studio and boxer arts management, which represents a select group of performing artists. As with cougar, black bear hunting and therefore management, was significantly affected by the passage of measure 18 in 1994, which bans the use of dogs and bait to hunt black bears and cougars. Diabetes can be effectively managed when caught early. A 700pound bear shot in new jersey last year has set a new world record as the largest black bear ever killed with a bow and arrow in north america. A naughty bear pushes his rude way into a house and starts demanding from the little girl who lives there. Jun 20, 2019 billys north carolina record black bear had an official weight of 647 pounds and was estimated to be nine years, nine months old. But the american black bear is truly north americas bear, found only in north america. That a ninefoot grizzly is the largest bear killed by a hunter in alaska is likely to come as a surprise to alaskans, some number of whom hunters or not might have seen 10foot grizzly bears. Oregon archery state record black bear and trophy blacktails by rogue outfitters. The best way to hunt for a records book boar is to simply shoot. As a result, the number of bears in the record book are less than the other two species even. The measuring system takes the bears skull length and adds the skulls width to determine an overall score.
Hunting is the tool odfw uses to manage black bear populations in the state, and it is the primary cause of black bear mortality in oregon. If your not into record books please dont bash us who are. Trust me, ive been on both ends of the surprises when it comes to the actual score of the black bear i just told my hunter to take. Bear expert roger powell, who spent 20 years tracing the footsteps of black bears in north carolinas appalachians, was amazed to hear of a 37 year old bear. That landed me right in the middle of trying to do the holiday stuff and it also meant that any scorer would also be unavailable. Alberta has proven to have record book black bears, many of which can be found in our hunting zone. Here are some of the 2012 new york record bear entries. Bear hunters can upload their own pics and info of past bear harvests to our members photos page. North carolina grows big black bears, much bigger than the black bears in canada.
Trophy bear hunting for low pressured animals is key to our success. Jan 29, 2017 bear hunting is in this wythe county familys blood. Oregon is home to about 25,000 to 30,000 black bears, north americas most common bear species. New potential world record black bear shot in pennsylvania.
Aug 27, 2012 this black bear was killed in pnw oregon by my wife. The record book has been produced every two years since 1972 and contains thousands of trophy whitetail and bear entries. Trust me, ive been on both ends of the surprises when it comes to the actual. We annually establish new bear baits to give our hunters opportunities at new areas. I have been bear guiding for over 25 years and have never had a hunter say i want to shoot a small bear. It involved relatively few specimens that were listed by simple criteria of length and spread of horns, antlers or skulls. A big black bear tagged by sharon agren from lewiston in montmorency county on september 22,1997 has the highest scoring skull on record for michigan by a wide margin,acorrding to. Jun 18, 2012 oregon archery state record black bear and trophy blacktails by rogue outfitters. They regularly produce monster bruins that weigh over 350 pounds. Bear 2008 having harvested this black bear on the 18th of october, i had to wait the mandatory 60 days drying time before the skull could be scored. Generally black in color, they can also be brown, cinnamon or blond. The record bruin was shot on a dog hunt in hyde county. A pope and young bear, a boone and crocket bear, a record book bear, a trophy bear, a monster bear or even just a huge. These lists are based on the last printing of their respective record books.
The body is massive and thick, with a prominent hump on the shoulders and a huge head supported by a short, muscular neck. Owner peter damico, engineer and producer, manages and acts as booking agent for a select group of artists. Bear hunting is in this wythe county familys blood. Top 10 list these lists are based on the last printing of their respective record books state search. In 1988 john carnate took oregon s biggest black bear ever.
They regularly produce monster bruins that weigh over 350 pounds, square out between 7 feet and 8 feet and have skulls that score between 19 12 inches and 22 inches. There are categories for rifle, archery, archery velvet, black powder, and shed antler. Nevertheless, thats what keeps the steady pace in big black bear, which is a delight to read. Giant grizzly is one for some record books, but not alaskas. Jan 15, 2014 a black bear taken by jeff roberson in august of 2012 holds the new ontario archery record, which was recently made official. And believe it or not, a state wildlife expert says he wishes more local bears could be killed. The heaviest black bear ever recorded in pennsylvania was shot and killed just north of fernwood resort in pike county on monday. Seabeck resident dennis durbin has become a local legend among hunters after shooting a 570pound black bear while hunting in central kitsap three weeks ago. New jersey has a new record black bear, but the hunter wasnt out looking for big bruins. When you are up against the likes of dr seuss and julia donaldson, making a rhyming kids book is high risk.
Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for black bear records releases. Billys north carolina record black bear had an official weight of 647 pounds and was estimated to be nine years, nine months old. Sep 27, 1993 when you are up against the likes of dr seuss and julia donaldson, making a rhyming kids book is high risk. Mar 14, 2008 the record book of oregons big game animals included john and his bear in their second edition, and i had seen their article and photos. You may have heard of the story of the big beastly black bear that ended up breaking the florida state record as the largest bear ever found alive in the state. Fast and agile, they are good swimmers and climbers who prefer forests, trails and streams.
Black bear grizzly bear alaska brown bear cougar american elk typical american elk nontypical roosevelts elk tule elk mule deer typical mule deer non. Jul 07, 2016 that a ninefoot grizzly is the largest bear killed by a hunter in alaska is likely to come as a surprise to alaskans, some number of whom hunters or not might have seen 10foot grizzly bears. The first formal recognition of outstanding north american big game trophies by the boone and crockett club was in the 1932 records book. Our black bear hunting success is due to the abundance of bears and the effort we put into our hunts. One of the largest black bears in north american history. You may have heard of the story of the big beastly black bear that ended up breaking the florida state record as the. Their coloring can be blonde, brown, cinnamon, and of course, black.
Field evaluation for boone and crockett score black bear. Nevertheless, thats what keeps the steady pace in big black bear, which is a delight. Trishs bear weighed 561 lbs, was officially aged to be 21 years old and scored 30 016 to take top honors for the state of virginia. Ursus americanus, or black bear, is only found on north america and is the continents most abundant and widely distributed bear species. Explore releases from the black bear records label. The 35 yearold blanchard, oklahoma man and his 2 friends went to ignace for the opening of the 2012 black bear hunting season on aug.
Black bear morphology is just too darn diversified to make a science out of judging. Read about garys oregon hunting tips and trips in his book, hunting oregon pictured to the right, or read one of his many articles on bear hunting in oregon, which we share. Big game hunting harvest statistics oregon department of fish. The minimum score requirements for entry into the northwest big game record books, for all four states we cover oregon, washington, idaho, and montana are listed below. Black bears range from canada to mexico, from new england to california. For the chance at a record book bear, idaho county is tops. I just missed the deadline for my spring black bear.
Minimum scores for big game animals northwest big game inc. This season marked matt knoxs first time hunting for black bear. Northwest big game record books record books for big game. As a rule, many resident hunters have not ventured into the woods, in large numbers, to pursue the black bear. We also have a seperate youth division for animals taken between the ages of 1217. However, when left untreated, it can lead to potential complications that include heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and nerve damage. His recordbookbear stands alone today, and with the everdiminishing natural resources of the 21 st century, johns record may stand forever.
Outdoor life has been reporting on giant bear kills forever, but heres one that might take the grand prize according to our. The 35 yearold blanchard, oklahoma man and his 2 friends. In the case of these pending world records, the panel score became the animals official score. Rank score sex skull length skull width locality year hunter. A black bear taken by jeff roberson in august of 2012 holds the new ontario archery record, which was recently made official.
A bigger boar was discovered a while back, with his weight being 624 pounds, but he was dead when he was discovered. Apr 25, 2000 a big black bear tagged by sharon agren from lewiston in montmorency county on september 22,1997 has the highest scoring skull on record for michigan by a wide margin,acorrding to commemorative bucks of michigan measurer ken reed from lewiston. This black bear was killed in pnw oregon by my wife. Johns bear has an official boone and crocket score of 22516 inches. The nys big buck club record book is an official collection of new york states exceptional whitetail deer and black bear. Bowhunter shoots 740pound black bear from the ground at 7 yards. The fact that black bears grow big in pennsylvania is not news. While participating in his first bear hunt last week, wilmington teenager david honeycutt jr. Owner peter damico, engineer and producer, manages and acts as booking agent.
This hunter shot a bear, and it was thiiiiiiiiiiis big. Giant grizzly is one for some record books, but not alaska. A comprehensive, fascinating, wellresearched and photographed bear book. Sep, 2012 this season marked matt knoxs first time hunting for black bear. We have spent many hours poring over this wonderful edition. Oregon bear articles bear hunting in oregon gary lewis. The record book has been produced every two years since 1972 and contains. Nov 19, 2010 the fact that black bears grow big in pennsylvania is not news.
Oregon outfitter for trophy black bear, bobcat, deer, as well as hunts and trips for columbian whitetail deer, blacktail deer, roosevelt elk, spring turkey, and. The big buck club also keeps records of exceptional black bear taken throughout the years in new york. Nearly 700pound black bear shatters maine state record. Oregons black bears dont always live up to their name. The grizzly is a powerfully built bear with long, thick hair that varies in color from dark brown to pale yellowishbrown. Black bear bowhunting alberta canada archery bear bowhunts. In the case of these pending world records, the panel. Peter first started working as a recording engineer with cbc in 1964. Follow our page for offers and discounts, offered only to our facebook and. After trying his patience in a stand for six days, he finally harvested one. There are more recordbook black bear entries from here than the rest of north america.
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