2024 New Jersey Bear Hunt

[Fletch]

I stayed in this morning figuring Jon would need help as he's in a spot that has been torn up by the bears... Maybe tonight... Let me tell you Dan is like a kid at Christmas right now cutting his bear up.. I'm so happy to be part of this... Memories in the making... Hell they are already making plans for next year..

 

[Fletch]

Checking cams last night had this guy on film... Not an Ohio buck but respectable for a big woods Jersey buck..

 

[5Cent]

Hell yes, way to go Danno!! Fletch, awesome work!

 

[Clay Showalter]

@Dannmann801 what do you plan on doing with the fat? I have a lot of fat and leaf lard from the pig we had processed

 

[Hedgelj]

@Dannmann801 what do you plan on doing with the fat? I have a lot of fat and leaf lard from the pig we had processed

Both can be rendered into lard. I would keep them separate because leaf lard is more desirable for baking as it's more neutral.

Or keep the back fat for mixing into venison ground or sausage, it's great for that.


Bear fat is similar and supposedly amazing for waterproofing shoes.

 

[Dannmann801]

So the fat is vacuum sealed in 3 bags, as much as I've got so far. I've got the tenderloins and backstraps out and vacuum sealed, ribs done, and a bunch of grind. Basically I've finished stripping the carcass like a herd of Amish, next I gotta do the front and hind quarters. Just had lunch and I'm gonna walk down the street to the Appalachian Trail and take some pictures, then back to cutting

 

[Boarhead]

Congrats Dan!

 

[finelyshedded]

Great memories being made for sure!

 

[Dannmann801]

We're on 80west in PA now, heading back. I'll share more this week, lots to tell Holy shit what a great week.

 

[brock ratcliff]

We're on 80west in PA now, heading back. I'll share more this week, lots to tell Holy shit what a great week.

Travel safe Dan. Congratulations and I am looking forward to hearing more!

 

[Sgt Fury]

We're on 80west in PA now, heading back. I'll share more this week, lots to tell Holy shit what a great week.

You’re gonna pass right by Williamsport, Pa….where the little league World Series takes place. I pass by there on my way north to trout fish in Tioga county Pa. Beautiful country and you’re probably there at the peak of the leaves changing colors. Glad you guys had an awesome trip. Can’t wait to hear more about it.

 

[jagermeister]

Congratulations on the bear, Dan! I bet that was a great trip! Travel safe fellas.

 

[Mike]

Congrats!!

 

[CJD3]

How was the penetration of the new load you worked up?

 

[CJD3]

Other than being terminal…

 

[Dannmann801]

Clean pass thru both sides
Like always, I put an arrow in the carcass so i could see hit angle

Entrance

exit

 

[Fletch]

So this year's bear hunt is over ( well not really, there's a second segment during our buck week in early Dec. )... Someone may come back for that... All in all it was great hosting and hunting with the dynamic duo....They have an open invitation to return next year..

 

[Fletch]

Total bear kill was 392...

 

[Buckmaster]

Thank you Rich for putting those boys up and playing guide, host, cook, and bottle washer. I know they appreciate it and have fun making memories and fulfilling their dreams. We at TOO enjoy following the boys and you along.

 

[Fletch]

Thank you Rich for putting those boys up and playing guide, host, cook, and bottle washer. I know they appreciate it and have fun making memories and fulfilling their dreams. We at TOO enjoy following the boys and you along.

Buckmaster I truly enjoyed making memories with these 2.... Funny I heard about Dan shooting a bear before Dan told me... My friend that gave them permission to hunt there saw it go down on his trail camera and called me..He said hey your friend just shot a bear... I'm like HUH... NEWS TO ME...