I have two sons....a Canadian bear hunting adventure

JDinPA · June 18, 2008, 09:57:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Ray Hammond:
more installments later...

Ray,
That's a great story and pics. We will need to see some more pictures and details when you get a chance.

rastaman · June 18, 2008, 10:02:00 PM

Ray, fantastic pictures, fantastic hunt, fantastic story..Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures & hear the rest of the details.

Randy

Ray Hammond · June 18, 2008, 10:05:00 PM

I've got video of a close encounter of the bruin kind that happened to me, on its way.

As soon as it arrives, I'll get Tom to help me post it.

bbassi · June 18, 2008, 10:21:00 PM

Great story Ray. Somehow though I don't think the story is quite over yet is it?

pine nut · June 18, 2008, 10:32:00 PM

Great time and great story Ray, I mean "Dad"! I'd like to be adopted! I'm only 64. Is that too old? LOL

Blackhawk · June 19, 2008, 12:18:00 AM

Great story and pics...and my popcorn is gone.

SouthMDShooter · June 19, 2008, 12:30:00 AM

awesome story and pics, beautiful bear also. Im really enjoying this

LEOPARD · June 19, 2008, 04:52:00 AM

Great stuff, Ray! An excellent story and great trophy!
Congrats and well done to Stiles!

Thanks for taking the time to share with us!

Chris Surtees · June 19, 2008, 06:03:00 AM

Enjoying this one Ray!

Well done Stiles!

Apex Predator · June 19, 2008, 06:37:00 AM

Awesome hunt Ray! Thanks for sharing with us.

Ray Hammond · June 19, 2008, 10:45:00 AM

Thanks, ladies and gents. As soon as I get the video I will get it on here.

pointy sticks · June 19, 2008, 11:34:00 AM

Now thats a hunting story

. That young man will remember that for ever, just waite until he in his 60's -70's telling that one. Nobody's gonna believe it.

Thanks for sharing the story with us up to this point. Look forward to seeing the video.

buckeye_hunter · June 19, 2008, 11:38:00 AM

Unbelievable! Maybe someday I will get that kind of chance with my girls.....

-Charlie

beachbowhunter · June 19, 2008, 12:48:00 PM

Wow, that is a beautiful bear. Congrats to Stiles and the gang. Ray, I can hear the joy in your "voice".

Alex.B · June 19, 2008, 02:12:00 PM

Congratulations to Stiles and a shot-at to Andrew.
Great story, Ray

Benny Nganabbarru · June 19, 2008, 05:05:00 PM

Heck of a good way to spend some time!

steadman · June 19, 2008, 05:59:00 PM

Congrats Stiles!! What a beautiful bear! Congrats to you as well Ray, it helps to have a great mentor to help you along the way. And you sir are one of the finest! Thanks for the story.

JoeM · June 19, 2008, 07:28:00 PM

That was some good readin!!! Beautiful bear Thanks for sharing. Joe

Lin Rhea · June 19, 2008, 07:40:00 PM

Ray, what an exciting trip it must have been! I really enjoyed hearing about it. Maybe one day........ Lin

SKYLER W · June 19, 2008, 07:51:00 PM

Great story and pics.

I'm hoping to go bear hunting for the first time in a year or so. Dad has been several times but I haven't.