Does anyone have any good black bear hunting tactics for a beginner bear hunter. I missed this year's season but I plan on going hunting next year. My girlfriend has a farm where she's seen some big bears. Its never been hunted for them so I figure I cant lose (we'll see what i think in a year
). I would like to start scouting now though and need to know what to look for as well as where to set up stands or where points of interest would be...? Do you bait, not bait...shotgun, rifle...early morning, evening...calls?!?!!?! I have no idea, all input is greatly appreciated!!!!