Nice one!

I have not hunted bear the last few years. Shot my last one from 10yds with a 30-.06...... had my pistol but it snuck up on me and since I was sitting on the ground, I wasted no time just pulled and shot. I usually go with the .44 mag pistol, but took the rifle for some reason.

I prefer to hunt the thicker stuff, typically black berry brambles where there is lots of sign. That at least has been my most productive. 3 for 4 last I hunted them. Would be nice to tag another though......... Right now I am too occupied fishing to hunt. Will stop fishing come deer season in October...