Hi CynikalHC,
I might as well throw my 2 cents in. There are many ways to kill a Bear..but I consider that spot & stalk is by far the most exciting and most productive. I take 30 Bear hunter per year in our BC hunting operation. Between my 3 guides we see 100-125 Bears in 5 days of hunting. Multiple stalks are common.1 in 7 Colour phase, with good opportunity on Trophies.
We aren't the only one , there are many good operations in B.c. We have no baiting in BC. That is by choice.Hounds are legal also...Guides that are members of the G.O.A.B.C. bound by strict Ethics and standards . These are the same type of hunts that you see on Jim Shockeys program but there are many more affordable.
www.bcguideoutfitters.com we have a contest right now for a free Bear hunt.
check it out.