RE: bow hunting black bear from ground
I've only been once and we used tree stands to bowhunt them. As quite as they are coming in to the bait, one would have no trouble sneeking up on you if you were in a blind. I would be looking over my shoulder all the time if I were in a blind by myself. You just cannot hear them coming. I thought they would come charging into the bait, but I guess they are afraid of a bigger bear being nearby, so they sneak in. Get in a tree if it is your first time.