I was in one of my my local deer spots not a quarter mile from my home when i had a bear come out before dusk I watched him make his way to the berry brush but lost him in the thicket. I couldn't quiet put the stalk on him so i backed out. I'm not a bear pro, so i guess my question is can you pattern them? Do they like to bed down in the same place? I may throw my stand out and see if he repeats himself.