Mystic, Any of the game lands in Monroe and Pike can put you in some good bear territory. What I would do is look for the swampiest area, nastiest area on the map and then go check a few out. Several trips in the fall outta tell you where the bears are travelling and put you in a reasonable spot. Then it's a matter of a bear coming to you in the three days of bear season or the 1st week of buck in the extended bear season. Not sure if Monroe is included in that extended season, but Pike is and is loaded with bears. Good luck. Juniorpc.