New (and some of the best) bear pictures

by Aug 23, 2014Maine Black Bear

New (and some of the best) bear pictures

BIG BEAR!  No one is scaring him off of that bait
That is a normal sized milk crate! 300-400lb bear looking at you!
My preferred bear: one that comes out during the daylight
My shooter.  He came out at 6pm.  I would gladly shoot him and be happy.

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