Originally Posted by
caddisguy
Last couple tid bits I got if I can butt in one more time is that if you have a few pockets in close proximity, poke in and out of them just enough for a good look and listen. If nothing, onto the next and keep cycling. Even if it's the same spot, poking in and out has always turned out better for me than sitting and waiting. I think to an extent bears tolerate in and out despite human scent because you're doing it like they do, in and out for a fill. To an extent, if you're in and out they get comfortable.
I used to go for sits, hours long and wait, then started to find if I just leave and come back an hour later, bear is feeding. I think often they're close by just waiting their turn. You leave, they come, you come back, surprise!
Other than that, you probably know already, but figure out the thermals... in general breeze is downhill evening until it starts to get warm in the morning. Obviously there's all sorts of terrain and regular wind, could be doing something different in 50 yards, but just mental note it all on the first day, probably the same deal most days. It's not always a deal breaker though, don't think if the wind is bad game over. One of my best came up from down wind 20 yards or so while smoking a cigarette (me not the bear) ... try your best with the wind but don't write off anything, depends on terrain it could be doing something different in 50 yards, just try to note everything for future perfection in your areas.
Spot and stalk is another thing. If you have a good proven area and you can see for a few kms and glass, stalk on close enough for your shooting comfort, that works for many. Haven't tried it myself, usually in the thick stuff over here.