i just moved to va about 5 months ago from alabama and have never been bear hunting before. i have killed a few deer since i have lived here and now i am ready to move onto something bigger. i found a place in the mountains that has alot of bear sign and was just wondering if anybody could give me some pointers on bear hunting technique, cal. of gun to use, whether to use a tree stand or not etc.. cause the saeson opens monday and i plan on being in the woods.

thank you