Customer Sets New Jersey State Record Black Bear with Titanium 2.0 Broadhead
Brian Melvin’s Three-Year Obsession Ends with a Record-Breaking Harvest
Some hunts are years in the making—and Brian Melvin’s New Jersey state record black bear is proof that patience, preparation, and the right gear can make all the difference. After three years of tracking this elusive bear, Brian finally sealed the deal with a well placed shot using the Titanium 2.0 Broadhead.
The Hunt Begins
Brian’s journey started three years ago during a late-season scouting trip when he first captured a picture of the massive bear. He knew immediately that it was a once-in-a-lifetime animal. The obsession took hold the following fall as he began baiting for bear season, and that’s when the giant showed up on his trail cameras.
But this bear wasn’t going to make it easy. On the morning of opening day, the bear vanished and didn’t return for six months—a pattern familiar to many hunters who had tried (and failed) to track him down.
Spring Strategy and the Perfect Setup
The following spring, Brian intensified his efforts, running close to 30 trail cameras to map the bear’s movements. He finally relocated the bear about a mile and a half from the original spot—in a dense swamp where shot windows were scarce.
In New Jersey, hunting regulations require hunters to be at least 100 yards from bait, so Brian knew he’d need to cut the bear off on its route back to bed. After carefully studying movement patterns and adjusting his baiting strategy, the opportunity finally came on a crisp Tuesday morning with a perfect northwest wind.
The Shot of a Lifetime
Brian slipped into position 200 yards behind the bear’s known trail. At first light, the massive figure emerged—”like a VW coming through the woods.” Just as the bear reached a shooting window at 45 yards, it stopped, sensing something was off. But Brian remained composed.
He took a low squat in his climber, lined up the shot, and let the arrow fly. The Titanium 2.0 Broadhead punched through 6–7 inches of fat, hide, and internals, delivering deep penetration and devastating cutting power. The bear stumbled but didn’t bolt—evidence of a lethal shot.
Tracking and Recovery
Brian called his friend to help track the bear. The blood trail was intense—thanks to the Titanium 2.0’s precision cutting design, which maximized the wound channel and blood loss. They found the bear 100 yards away, still alive but fading. Brian quickly finished the job with a second arrow to minimize suffering.
When they finally put hands on the bear, the size was staggering. The bear dressed out at 770.5 lbs, with an estimated live weight between 860–880 lbs and nearly 200 lbs of fat—officially securing its place as the New Jersey state record black bear.
Gear That Makes a Difference
Brian credits the success to confidence in his gear:
“The Titanium 2.0 did a number on him. If I had used a slightly smaller cutting surface, I really believe he would have traveled much further on one lung. After seeing what my setup did to an almost 900-pound bear, I’m very confident!”
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Set Your Sights on Success
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