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Post by pipepusher on Feb 13, 2009 0:07:51 GMT -5
Pipepusher is getting a little exited, 60 days now till the bear opener. We have 12 --- 5 gal. containers, with handles, of used frier oil. I am installing a RED DOT on my old Savage 12 ga., sawed off ( by a gunsmith ) . We'll see how it groups, with slugs. Started hiking !! There is no motors allowed in these woods. To do: - weld up stand. Mine had a couple minute creeeks, CAN NOT have that - paint entire gun flat non reflective camo - pickup 50 gal. steel drum (barrel) and modify The big bear taunts me He teases me He teaches me When I am ready He will offer himself to me - Pipepusher -
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Post by pipepusher on Feb 18, 2009 19:19:49 GMT -5
" I gotta get out " The Wild Side is calling.
55 days now till bear opener. Worked the legs and lungs Sunday afternoon. Most of it on snow pack.
Veiw from the ridge.
Last view from point before heading down.
a good workout 4.2 miles and 1000 feet elevation rise
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Post by pipepusher on Feb 18, 2009 19:44:42 GMT -5
the ridge from the point Spring is comming Winter is not thru, but is getting pushed out There is usually strife between the two The change is a season all it's own
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Post by pipepusher on Mar 13, 2009 19:18:32 GMT -5
32 Days Till Bear Season The ladder stand is off the ceiling hooks. All mechanical joints have been welded Camo paint touched up Pipepusher picked up 2 new 55 gal. steel drums The plan is to cut holes and prepare the barrels tomorrow, on Saturday . Picked up 2 more 5 gal. containers of oil. Worked the legs hard thursday. Plan on going harder Sunday PM. Fresh snow and -5 two nights ago. THATS ENOUGH of that.
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Post by pipepusher on Mar 15, 2009 16:40:13 GMT -5
Well the barrels are just like I left em last week. Bad on me
30 DAYs now Come on rain!!!!!!!!!
Just got back from my Sunday hike. Same lower loop, but 2 times. I got a chance to wear my homeaid ice cleats, the whole way. 6.3 mile 1350 feet elevation rise. The rain was relentless. You would think I was training for Ketchikan.
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Post by pipepusher on Apr 6, 2009 21:01:37 GMT -5
8 DAYS now till bear opens Still a lot of snow in them hills, but Pipepusher will be ready. One can't start baiting untill the opener. Soooo I picked up more oil, 15 5gal. containers now. Prepared 2 new 50 gal barrels about 80% just need some lids. Let me show ya. 1st step cut a feed hole Now, make sure there is no blood trail before you shoot your bear. Peen or fold over sharp edges Pipepusher then cuts the bait fill hole.
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Post by pipepusher on Apr 6, 2009 21:29:33 GMT -5
We are not done yet. Hunter put down that cold one and pick the camera back up, I'll get the hose. OK now --- these barrels came with diesel originally, so they have to be cleaned Feed & Fill 1" holes were also cut next to the rim for a securing chain and all painted flat black We are allowed 1 steel container per site. We can talk later about the 2 different feed hole locations.
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Post by pipepusher on Apr 11, 2009 11:27:14 GMT -5
---------------- 3 days out -----------------
Pipepusher picked up a truck load of bait this AM. ;D
More than enough for a 100 gal. start.
( hmmm -- just wasn't planning on making a truck size spot in the shop today )
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Post by pipepusher on Apr 15, 2009 9:27:50 GMT -5
Put the lids on the feeders and rounded up some chain and hardware to hold them secure. TODAY bear opens. Damn late snow.
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Post by pipepusher on Apr 17, 2009 9:11:26 GMT -5
Pipepusher made a rickshaw for bait , the weather broke, gonna try to get site set up this weekend. The little Canon has been at the factory for repairs, sorry no pics.
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Post by pipepusher on May 7, 2009 22:28:27 GMT -5
Pipepusher finally got up the mountain. Made 2 trips in. 1st trip----with 50 gal. drum and 30lbs of bait 2nd trip --80 lbs. of bait I told ya we've been waitin for all the snow to melt.
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Post by pipepusher on May 7, 2009 22:40:25 GMT -5
1st site-- bait is set. This was Sunday, Tuesday , went in with 90 lbs. more bait Friday, is the day to pack in and set up the 15" ladder stand, the Bear Cam and some more scent.
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Post by pipepusher on May 17, 2009 9:00:50 GMT -5
Friday the [glow=red,2,300]8th,[/glow] right on the time table, Pipepusher packed in and set the ladder stand. There is still a lot of snow, and no sign. A pkg. of bacon was cooked, some anise put on the hanging scent bag and added a little bait. Have to stay away now, will check it on the [glow=red,2,300]12th.[/glow]
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Post by pipepusher on May 17, 2009 9:21:58 GMT -5
May [glow=red,2,300]12th[/glow] Rebait, with lots of anticipation added 70 lbs. . Wait, the feeder is 2/3 empty . Thats 45 lbs. per day for 3 days. Game on. I added a little bait, and backed out. Down to the wire now, this area is only open till the [glow=red,2,300]15th.[/glow] There are no pictures on the bear cam. S - - - . There are a few Ninja bear up here. Pipepusher will force himself to stay away on the 13th, then hunt 14th and 15th
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