Where I hunt in Canada or N. MN bait is the only way to do it. No visibility for spot and stalk. Out of 7 bear hunts I have only taken 4 bears and it is not uncommon to put 30 hrs in a stand in a 6 day week and never see a bear. Hunting over bait is no give me by any means. Hunting over bait allows one to judge a bear and wait for proper shot placement. If you think it is a joke then you are ignorant and don't know your arse from a hole in the ground.