I was fortunate enough to be offered a Mescelaro bear tag in transfer last week from a friend and it worked out that I could go. I love my wife for that too as she's due in just over a month with our 3rd kiddo. I told myself heading down there that I wouldn't pass a legal color phase or a large black bear. After a slow morning yesterday I moved to a different set up. After 2+ hours of rain, a big black boar snuck in before I could get out of my rain gear or get my rifle uncovered. He must have heard me or winded me as he vanished. Not a moment after I got set up in case he came back, this little color phase came in and I made a great shot. Not the biggest bear but should eat well and make a really pretty bear rug!
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