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Frank Degennaro - Black Bear
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Orange County, New York
WMU: 3M
Saturday October 13, 2007
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The Bear was taken opening day of Archery season in the afternoon. I had seen the
Bear earlier that day without a shot. I was hoping to see him again in the afternoon,
as he was keeper. In the afternoon, I saw him again and had him within 35 feet of
me, but I couldn't get a shot on him because he would not turn broad side. After
watching him for about 20 Minutes and drawing on him two to three times, he turned
around and must of caught wind of me and started to walk away from me. I knew he
was too big not to hit him in the Boiler Room, so I waited on the shot. I stayed
behind him and started to follow him through the woods at a safe distance?? if there
is such a thing. Finally, when he was just under 30 yards away from me, he turned
to look at me broad side. I knew this would be my only shot, I drew and put the
green pin behind his front shoulder and double Lunged him catching the heart. He
ran about 275 feet to 300 feet crashing through the woods before he dropped. I saw
him go down and was so relieved. What an experience, I could write pages but want
to keep it short. The Bear was 552 lbs dressed out and 626 lbs. live weight.
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jeanine
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8/5/2008 5:58:16 PM
hi frank!
before making any comments i wanted to ask if you are the frank degennaro that went to school 45 many years ago? the photo seems to look like the frank i remember!
that bear experience must have been a real rush! wow!
jeanine
ps...do you remember me?
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R.J.
New City
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6/25/2008 8:18:42 PM
Awesome black bear. How did you get him out of the woods? Was he taken in Orange county?
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Brian Ameigh
elmira
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12/23/2007 11:36:44 PM
That looks like a new boone and crockett black cear record!!!!!!!!!! heres the current record congrats you should be very proud
SCORE: 23 10/16
LOCATION: Sanpete County, UT
HUNTER: Picked Up
OWNER: Cabela's, Inc.
DATE: 1975
KEY MEASUREMENTS:
Greatest length of skull without lower jaw: 14 12/16
Greatest width of skull: 8 14/16
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Don
Endwell, NY (near Binghamton)
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12/23/2007 10:05:35 PM
What are the skull measurements (official ones) for the DeGennaro bear? Thanks.
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Anonymous
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12/18/2007 4:55:17 PM
Where exactly in Orange County NY did you slaughter this bear ?
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boomer rick
allegany county
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12/11/2007 10:15:25 PM
what a bear frank, and w/a bow at that. congratulations. i have yet to be successful on a bear but haven,t given up. keep up the good hunting in N.Y. keep your powder dry
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Don
Endicott
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12/10/2007 4:43:33 PM
Great bear! Congratulations. Has the skull been measured by a B&C scorer? If so, what are its measurements?
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Sab
Long Island NY
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12/6/2007 5:43:53 PM
OOFFAAA, nice bear congrats and also a great story
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Joe Mecca
Evans, NY
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12/2/2007 1:06:09 AM
wow what a massive bear! nice job
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Anonymous
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11/8/2007 1:06:11 AM
From the sounds of things, this bear may be a State Record
Article About Franks Bear
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Ray P.
LaFayette, NY
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10/22/2007 8:09:06 PM
Wow Frank, what a monster. That is a terrific kill for NYS. Congratations. A terrific accomplishment! Your patience really paid off! I wish you well for the rest of the season and hope you continue to have opportunities.
Fellow Paison Hunter,
Ray
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Chris Fabian
Schenectady, NY
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10/16/2007 9:11:17 PM
Awesome bear and a great story to go with it. Must have been an experience chasing that brute through the woods. Congrats again.
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TheEmperor
Hemlock, NY
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10/16/2007 4:16:58 PM
Congrads on an awesome bear Frank and thanks for sharing with us.
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