I'm happy for all interest in this thread, I just hope we can put some bears on the ground and some pics on here. I feel pretty confident, but you never know. That's why they call it hunting. The good news for me is that everyone agreed to let my 14 yo son come along with us. He will be an observer, not a shooter. I'm always happy when he accompanies me on hunts. He's been through hunter safety, but he's not quite ready to pull the trigger yet. When he is ready the animals better watch out, he is a great shot! He is a natural. 7 days to go, I can't wait!