I agree bronko. I really wonder sometimes how those mountain men and explorerscould make it. I go out in the bitter cold in my Sorrel Dominator boots good to -100º and my insulated over pants, inner insulated jacket, big outer jacket, and go on a stand and shiver. They stuffed grass in their boots and wore skins over their feet...

I am not a pioneer. I am a wimp. I like my creature comforts. We got about four inches of snow today and it is getting cold again tonight. Just the thought of sitting in that charcoal lined ground blind where your breath freezes to the walls, makes me shiver. Good luck with that bear. I really hope you get a chance at one.