Daryl - I wasn't present when measurements were taken - just a weight - 288kg - good eye.

John - I didn't shot that one - lucky guy on the pic is from the neighbourhood - nore have I shot any healthy bear myself before, shot 1 wounded and was present couple of times sitting next to the shooter on a tree stand when bears were taken. Baiting hunts are just not my cup of tee but would hunt a bear in a minute if tracking on foot would be allowed.