Yes, the shot placement is the same for a bear as it is for a deer. The only difference is that you have to consider the hair on the bear makes the chest cavity seem lower than it is....so don't shoot too low. Watch the fore leg and place your arrow right behind it as you would for a deer. Remember too that a bears hair is much thicker and longer than that of a deer and arrow placement is critical because the hair will soak up the blood leaving a lesser blood trail than that of a deer. Make sure of your shots and good luck.