Going into my second year of hunting. I read through the west side spring bear thread but wasn't sure what's different with fall bear. Last year I stumbled on a bear but it was kind of thick brush and all i saw was him get up and then his back disappear into the brush. It was really windy and rainy and I think the conditions allowed me to get within 20yds which is why I was even able see him at all.
Without a good area to spot from a distance, can bear be still hunted well - maybe even with a call? I don't have much opportunity to scout the area prior to hunting it so I will be hunting blind for the most part. Can I hunt bear like elk? I figure I will try to cover a lot of ground until I find some sign to start still hunting the area. However, I don't know what to look for other than a bear get up and walk away
What should I be looking for while I'm scouting/hunting?
