They are not the biggest in the world but there are an estimated 25,000+ bears in Oregon. There is more public land than you can imagine and a guide isn't really needed.

In 1994 the hippies outlawed bait and dog hunting for cougar and bears and the populations of both exploded. The south west part of the state has higher bear concentrations than anywhere in the country.

It would be strictly spot and stalk if you were interested.

I have a sabatical coming up next year.(3 months vacation) And I am looking to possibly do an out of state hunt. Maybe we could work out an exchange?