RE: Lure For Black Bears
Wehave spruced our baits with ansine oil (licorice extract), usually pour it onto on rotten logs or stumps and it gets hammered hard. Like mentioned it lasts for a good period of time as well. Maybe worth a try if you have a spot that has bear sign already.
Like mentioned the other option is their natural food sources, since they are already patterned/conditioned to, is always productive to factor this into what ever you may add to the setup.