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Island of Shadows
Casey Keefer makes the long trek to the rocky peaks and valleys of the fabled bear hunter’s paradise, Vancouver Island. Casey battles steep terrain, thick fog, and a bluff charging black bear in the days leading up to an eye to eye encounter with his final target. An intense spot and stalk scenario ensues on a true Vancouver Island Bruin.
Casey Keefer makes the long trek to the rocky peaks and valleys of the fabled bear hunter’s paradise, Vancouver Island. Casey battles steep terrain, thick fog, and a bluff charging black bear in the days leading up to an eye to eye encounter with his final target. An intense spot and stalk scenario ensues on a true Vancouver Island Bruin.
Interesting Facts
- Supporting some of the densest amount of black bear in the world, Vancouver Island is estimated to be the home of up to 12,000 of these omnivorous creatures.
- Casey’s choice of ammunition for this hunt is .270 WSM for its extreme knockdown power and exceptionally flat shooting ability down-range.
- Winchester Expedition Big Game ammunition has a polymer tip that resists deformation, maximizing performance and promoting expansion.
Hunt Information
- Location
- Vancouver Island, BC, CA
- Species
- Vancouver Island Black Bear
- Filmed
- June 2016
- Conditions
- Heavy fog
- Kill Shot
- 160 yards
- Ammo
- Expedition Big Game
- Firearm
- Winchester Model 70 Rifle
- Related Blog
- Island of Shadows
- Cast
- Casey Keefer