Try this go to your local K mart buy the most cheezy pair of spandex and and get that pepper spray they really like. Head out joging on any big city eco trail and you ll for sure find one.
Now in all seriousness the bear are thicker this year then Ive ever seen them find food and water. Also bear have awsome since of smell do anything in your power to cover your scent like wash all gear in scent free uv free soap. Use cover spray like skunk or cow elk. Most of the bear ive seen this year from sitting in the same spot right before dark over looking blackberry patch. Good luck hope this helps.