Coop's Bear-Camp 2013

Travis Bertrand

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No backpacking other than the bait itself to the bait-sites. We'll be driving the DuraMax right to camp and staying in my Weekend Warrior, but a lot of folks will also be tenting it. I get plenty of tent-life and backpacking the rest of the year so it's nice to have a hot shower and real bed on hand! It's plenty of work hauling bait that I don't even feel guilty pushing the button and hearing the generator purr to life so we can fire up the A/C if it gets hot!

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Oh yea! My wife made me buy our trailer and it sure is nice to have a hot shower, cool air and a comfortable bed.
 

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Asking Roksliders if they want a Live Hunt is like asking a 6-year old if he'd like to watch Spongebob.

Take us for sure! Amazing logistics you've all worked out and some beautiful bears.
 

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No backpacking other than the bait itself to the bait-sites. We'll be driving the DuraMax right to camp and staying in my Weekend Warrior, but a lot of folks will also be tenting it. I get plenty of tent-life and backpacking the rest of the year so it's nice to have a hot shower and real bed on hand! It's plenty of work hauling bait that I don't even feel guilty pushing the button and hearing the generator purr to life so we can fire up the A/C if it gets hot!

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Brilliant! We only get to "heavy camp" a couple times a year, so I can definetely relate! Sure is fun having some anmenities once in awhile, especially with all the bait it sounds like you are hauling :) Have an awesome time and can't wait to hear all about it!
 

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Sounds great. Please keep us updated on your hunt.

Thanks
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Sounds like it will be a great time! May I ask what general area you're headed to. N. Idaho? I plan to aimlessly wander around SE Idaho on a bit of a spot-n-stalk. Don't expect to see anything, but great excuse to get out for the weekend. Good luck! Look forward to reading about your adventure.
 
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Sorry for the delay guys. Finally made the 20 mile drive to tap into my buddies wifi!

Having a blast so far - we've seen a few bears but our bait were pretty hammered so we'v been baiting hard which always seems to interrupt the action a bit.

I have been sitting one of our best stands with one of the youngsters and I've got 3 go-pro's set up from some really cool angles and one Pro Canon HD camera in the stand with us. Pray we get a bear to come in because I think the film will be incredible. So far nobody has taken a shot but tonight "feels" promising.

We've been eating like kings - baby back ribs in the smoker last night with dutch oven peach cobbler. Dutch oven biscuits and gravy this morning. Doing a turkey in my buddy's camp chef oven tonight.

I'll drop some pics in the next posts! Keep your fingers crossed for us guys!

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That food sounds sooo good! I bet you guys are having a blast. Keep us updated Darin cause most of us are living through you until it's time to scout.
 
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Some Good Bears!
 

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Sounds awesome! Especially great for those of us stuck at work this weekend, I am living vicariously :) Good luck tonight and keep the pics and updates coming!
 

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Wow , those bait cribs you built look like a ton of work. A lot of heavy lifting and dragging to make those. You are definitely earning your bears. Good luck knocking a couple of bears down. Your bear camp sounds just like our deer club opening weekend. Good times with family and friends .
 

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i have been sitting one of our best stands with one of the youngsters and i've got 3 go-pro's set up from some really cool angles and one pro canon hd camera in the stand with us. Pray we get a bear to come in because i think the film will be incredible.

:) i caaan't wait to see
 

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Looks like an awesome trip, the food sounds awesome! Good luck on the bears!
 
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