I'm far from and expert and over the years have made a ton of mistakes but bear hunting is such a hoot, this year had my partner sit with me (I know everyone just recoiled in horror about taking the girlfriend hunting) but she really never understood why i love it so much, she sat a few times and really understands, she was there the night i shot my bear, those killer bugs you speak of wyheadhunter are always an issue but i have found the miracle cure, use the thermacell on stand and can sit without a headnet and can manage an evening without a single bite!

check out this trail cam pic