Probably the best advice you can receive is, go bug proof pending your season temp. Black flies and mesquitos can be merciless.

Your setup is great, you shouldn't have any problem in that department. A black bears hide is thinner than that of a whitetail so setups adequate for deer will work well for bear, however their hair is much more absorbent(if you will) and can soak up or hold alot of blood from reaching the ground so shot placement is very crucial. A marginal shot on a whitetail can be made up by woodsmanship and bloodtrail. That might not be the case with black bears so hitting your mark is important. A good outfitter will have you in for a close shot on a bear so just don't shoot beyond your effective range. Usually your hunting site is setup for a good, close broadside shot, just don't hurry it.

The fact that black bears have all that hair, it's sometimes harder to distinquish the shoulder and aiming accordingly. I recommend studying black bear anatomy and practicing on shooting the correct marks.

Other than that, have a great hunt and don't forget to tip your guide.

<font color=blue>Good Luck and Good Shooting</font id=blue>

<font color=red>Rob</font id=red>