I'm like Creed. I'm afraid of bears. I won't hunt them, not even with a rifle. IMO, anyone who hunts them with stick and string is insane. Those are some dandy looking bruins though. Thanks for sharing the pics.
The old boy with the beard is Tink Nathan. He is the founder of Tink's #69. He booked an Alberta hunt through me, for him and his lady friend, Dot. Dot is from Louisiana, and had never been that cold before lol. At one point, she had a bear climb up her stand and was swiping at a pack that was hanging down from her stand. The one in the picture, she was too cold to draw her bow - the guide had left a .30-30, so she popped Mr. Bear with the rifle (legal). She said it was the best hunting trip she'd ever been on. They've since parted company, I think..