Chasing #28!!!!! Polar Bear

[GarGuy]

This should be a crazy adventure. I know of a guy that killed a smallish polar bear with a bow. He tried to turn the bear down but the bear wouldn't take no for an answer

[easeup]

it has got to be hard to shoot accurately at minus 15F......watching and best wishes

[Aggie PhD]

Good luck Doc!
See if they Inuit have any maktak or walrus to try when you are there. The boots are pretty cool. I imagine it will be the ones with the air layer in the soles. And if you rid a snow mobile make sure everything is covered. I had a piece of my nose exposed in barrow. And I almost lost a chunk of skin on my nose that froze.

That area is unlike anywhere you have been. And hard to believe the ice is probably 10 ft thick or thicker in places

[CarbonFlinger]

TUNED IN! Good Luck Sir On Another Epic Hunt!

[D12]

This has the makings of the all time live hunt thread!
Best of Luck!!

[Adam G.]

Have a great adventure and good luck!

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[Chad C]

Looking forward to following along! This should be yet another epic Doc May adventure!


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[pondboss]

Good luck doc! Thanks for taking us with you!

[brokeno]

Living the dream. Good luck Doc

[Burnadell]

Originally Posted by docmay

I have prepared, I promise! Like I have said, it's about the experience. I am about to embark on an adventure very few will ever experience. I know there will be hardships. Many hunts have been challenging and tough. If some terrible thing should happen then everyone should know I went out with a smile.

That is what life is all about...living large, and you do that well!!! I'm sure you won't have much, if any, cell service, but we will be following, waiting for the updates. Like Buff and Landrover, you guys don't disappoint! Good luck and make sure your beneficiaries are up to date on your life insurance!

[Briar Friar]

Good skilling MrMay.
Im really interested to hear how all your gear works in those temps…what goes right (hopefully everything) and what goes wrong (hopefully nothing) with those conditions.

The slaying approacheth.

[docmay]

36 hours and I'll be headed to the airport to start the journey to the north!

[Jon-Paul]

Have fun Doc, looking forward to the updates.

[bigjohntex]

Good luck! That is a hunt of 100 lifetimes. Enjoy every second!

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[Zmaxhunter]

Best of Success Doc, Subscribed!

[Landrover]

Originally Posted by docmay

Layers!!!! I am not taking any of the heated stuff. Won't be able to charge it after we head out. No power for at least 10 days or until bear is killed. I have a bunch of hand and foot warmers. I will wear a light wool base layer, heavy wool layer, vest, puffy coat and then bids and parka over the top. The Inuit community gives you some arctic clothing to wear as an outer layer. That's boots, bids and parka. Is that enough to stay warm? I have no idea! I will at least take off the parka, goggles and any thick face covering to shoot. Also, will take off heavy gloves and just wear liners to shoot. I bought two new releases that are bigger to allow for better fit with gloves on(ultra view large releases vs medium). They did have a bowhunter 2 years ago that was hunting muskox. Apparently he took his gloves off to shoot but it took a while to get the shot. He got frostbite and lost 3 fingers. I am also taking a sleeping bag that is rated to -40. It's a beast!!!!!!

Congrats on taking the next step Doc! I had a conversation with the Kanati folks this year also concerning replica's. This crazy USFWS mess concerning importation of Polar Bears is downright embarrassing. YES, the stick-on large hand warmers are worth their weight in gold. Oh, they also make some they call lap warmers (i think 18x18) that I had in Saskatchewan. The Inuit outer layer is legit from talking to a couple of folks that have done the trip. Enjoy the adventure, protect those fingers, and shoot straight as the dogs will have that bear peeved off!!!

Originally Posted by Burnadell

That is what life is all about...living large, and you do that well!!! I'm sure you won't have much, if any, cell service, but we will be following, waiting for the updates. Like Buff and Landrover, you guys don't disappoint! Good luck and make sure your beneficiaries are up to date on your life insurance!

Ha!!!
I am swinging for the fences like Buff & DocMay. This bowhunt is extreme next level, but definitely on the list someday!

[brokeno]

In your line of business don't lose any of those fingers. Your the man.

[RMW]

Grise Fiord is the 2nd furthest North population in North America, pretty WILD! That’s an adventure in its self. Good luck!

[The Skunk Ape]

Originally Posted by docmay

There are a few options. You can store it with a taxidermist in Canada and hope the rules change. You can mount it and put it in somebody's place that allows importation. Or, you can give it to the locals. My plan is to give it to my guides. I have zero faith that our government will ever allow polar bears to come in. And that is dumb and not based on science! At this point my hunting is more about the experience than anything else.

People smuggle drugs and stuff everyday put that hide in your wife’s bag and hope for the best lol

[IDFWU]

If you get one, try to get a pic of you laying next to it. There will be no other frame of reference.


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[mavrick]

I help manage a few -10 and -20 freezer buildings. We can see if your gear works!!

[Mr. Public]

Tuned in. Try and get it in the US. Worst that can happen is you’ll end up on an international smugglers list. Be fun story and cool addition to your surname

#1) Don’t become bear scat


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[Duckologist]

Tuning in

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[brianlg31]

In for the epic hunt. Good luck Doc

[docmay]

Originally Posted by The Skunk Ape

People smuggle drugs and stuff everyday put that hide in your wife’s bag and hope for the best lol

No way in hell my wife is going on this one. She absolutely despises the cold!!!!

[docmay]

Originally Posted by mavrick

I help manage a few -10 and -20 freezer buildings. We can see if your gear works!!

Appreciate the offer but too late now. I head out Tuesday at 0630.

[Hockley]

Good luck!

[Longhorn95]

Good luck and safe travels!

[AlaskaFlyerFan]

Good luck, Doc! Can’t wait for your write up!

[stickfigure]

Good luck, Doc - I can't wait to follow another one pf your adventures.

[speck1]

Good luck Doc! Can’t wait to hear how the bow performs in those temps.

[chrigging]

I have been waiting on this thread! Send it Doc, good luck!

[7sdad]

Good luck Doc. and you might want to pack a sweater.

[roberts]

Good luck Doc and safe travels. Will be following this hunt, like I have followed the others.

[dbpredator]

Looking forward to hear all about this one. Sounds like an awesome adventure. Good luck Doc!

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[buck_wild]

not for me- but best of luck. Following along

[docmay]

Gotta work a bit before I head out. Little surgery to start then a csection. Got two in labor and I'm on call. I'll be ready to check out and hit the road at about 430 am.


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[bowhntrmatt]

This is going to be one heck of an adventure!

For those that haven't checked, Google has street view in Grise Fiord. Check that out!

[Tryton]

I looked on a map where that is.. Goodness that is way up there.

[CEO]

Good luck. Will be following as always.

A former customer of mine had his polar bear mounted and has been in storage for a number of years. Hoping for the day he can bring it home.

[JhuntsAlot]

In for another adventure.

I wish I had the energy you do. Haha



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[Lawhunter]

This sounds like it is going to be very exciting...and very cold. I hope you are successful and safe. Cannot wait to read about this trip.

[jclaybennett]

I'm curious how you use the bathroom in those conditions. More wondering about #2 than #1, especially if nature calls when you're away from camp.

[Lawhunter]

Originally Posted by jclaybennett

I'm curious how you use the bathroom in those conditions. More wondering about #2 than #1, especially if nature calls when you're away from camp.

Very quickly

[docmay]

Originally Posted by jclaybennett

I'm curious how you use the bathroom in those conditions. More wondering about #2 than #1, especially if nature calls when you're away from camp.

I am not 100% sure on that. On the ol #1 I am not sure there will be much exposure with those temps if you know what I mean. #2 you better be **** ready when the time comes. You won't be sitting there reading a magazine or scrolling through your phone!!!!

[kruppa24]

Following and good luck!

[myway]

Originally Posted by docmay

I am not 100% sure on that. On the ol #1 I am not sure there will be much exposure with those temps if you know what I mean. #2 you better be **** ready when the time comes. You won't be sitting there reading a magazine or scrolling through your phone!!!!

As much as anyone would hate to ask that should probably be question #1. I **** sure cannot afford giving/losing any of my ding a ling nor do I want to **** myself shedding 12 layers of clothing. I am certain there is a learned art to both that only a local can share.

Crazy part is I am certain you need to consume a substantial amount of water in that climate to stay hydrated but the result sucks. I am interested to hear what you learn as strange as that sounds.

[RRFishNHunt]

Tuned in and can't wait for more!!

[Hardware]

Good luck and in for the story as they're always epic hunting adventures.

[160class]

Tagged!!