Four bears down at camp rough and tough.  One a monster which should exceed 7'.  Others are just big (6'8" and 6'5")  Another hard hit with recovery expected shortly.  Snowing now in beautiful Manitoba.

One bear is down in our camp. He is a monster. 7'4" squared at 360 pounds.

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Slew Foot alluded our group's meat pole this spring. Stickflingers is as advertised. The guides are all extremely knowledgeable, the bears are numerous, and many are very large. Everyone in our group had shot opportunities at large bears, some of them color phase bears. The amenities at the new camp were fantastic and the hosts were out of this world. Kudos to Ryan Derlago, both Mikes (our guides), and our lodging hosts Sherri and Gordan. Our group can't wait to get back up there on another hunt. 

I'm sure you had a great time otherwise.   

We had a blast!!!

Great James.  I had a little something planned for you guys but Ryan wouldn't ever call me back. Pretty disappointing.

I appreciate the thought.

2 more weeks before I go. Can't wait

I am driving up from Wichita, Ks.  Leaving Friday morning around 5a.m. It will be fun to get back up there! Looking forward to another week of good people and lots of bears!

Hey Mike, are you headed to the tent camp or the B&B?  My nephew, a buddy of mine and I will be at the tent camp next week, although I guess it isn't tents anymore.  We are leaving Friday also from Michigan.

It is probably a good thing Tim and I aren't in camp together.  We have swapped enough bows over the years that it could be more expensive than the whole trip!

D.P.

Sure thing James, just bummed that a man can't return a phone call after repeated attempts. Checked me off my bucket list.

The work days there are very long for Ryan and the guides — easily over 16 hours. The phone service out in the bush is zero. Be patient with Ryan. He will get back to you.

Dave,
I am going to the tent camp also. Will be in Swan Lake Saturday afternoon if you are staying there. I am going to stay at the New Country Inn and head out to Birch River at 11:00. That way I can be all cleaned up and ready to head out when I arrive.

Hey Mike,

We have a room in Dauphin for Saturday.  We will have to take off a bit earlier than you will.

I believe Brian Lance's group is staying in Dauphin also.

Look forward to meeting everyone.

D.P.