So I hear about few bear encounters up in the okaloosa area every once in awhile and i'm curious. Are there certain areas where bears like to be (Brush, trees, valleys, etc) so I can be aware of where to look/avoid while scouting or any general info out there in regards to where to look so you see them before they see me...lol Heard about them climbing trees etc. but would they generally let you know of there presence or spook before you get to close? Hopefully this isn't to general of a question just curious before the "oh sh*t" moment as i have heard of them charging if they have there lil ones with them.
I dont know about where they spend their time besides the woods. I have seen on these shows that the attacks are usually around a water source. My suggestion is that you carry (legally of course). A guy in Alaska had an 800 Brown Bear charging him and he took it down with one round (.454 Casull). He gives his credit to God since he didn't even aim. I give the placement credit to God and the killing factor to the bullet.
They won't mess with you
Bears like the same places deer like, edges of swampy areas, palmetto flats, big pines, Oak hammocks. Mostly they like any where there is feed.
I was down at my lease at Fanlew today plowing for food plots. I saw bear tracks in a five acre field, big planted pines and a plot next to a swamp/sinkhole. Then found a torn up feeder in the palmetto flats where I have been watching a good buck.
Altuck
Don't worry about the bears and just scout. They won't bother you.
