@Kaitlin E it was in south central Wyoming!

Also, that weight is a definite approximation. Figured it was about 100 (maybe slightly more?) lbs on my back for the short hike back to the truck with cape and head. 

Gosh, it’s a long one. Wonder if it’d be best to type it out then post a picture of the text?

I was recounting the play-by-play of my recent bear hunt to my dad when he said something to the effect of, “It’s so cool you’re still using that rifle. Your great grandpa Bales originally bought it, gave it to my dad, who gave it to me.” 

Man, that just kinda speaks to how deep this hunting thing goes in my family and it’s on both sides of the tree.

My brother and I were always taught by our older generations, be it dad or grandpas to take great care of the animal you harvested, eat all the meat off it you can to ensure it doesn’t go to waste, and make sure the story gets bigger and better with each retelling.


Well I spent yesterday evening working on the hide and skull, will spend this evening working on packaging up the meat, and if anyone wants the story, I’ve got a whopper I can tell ya! 😉

A Family Hunting Legacy

Jaden B

Are you sure?

Black Bear

Kaitlin E

Jaden B

Jaden B

Tom D

Brian B

Jaden B