bear hunting 101
first post
anyway, i need some info on bear hunting.
im from ohio and am looking for an area to bearhunt. would like to get a good sized one but size isnt everything as i've never taken one. i was considering coastal NC, tenesee and WV. does anybody have any experience hunting in these areas, hows the hunting on public grounds, what are bear patterns (feeding, movement etc etc) season dates. i would preferably like totake one with a bow, how far is to far to get a good hit on a bear, how many fps is the minimum etc etc. ive never hunted bear before and am trying to learn alot until next season. any knowlege is appreciated
-zach from ohio