I would like to Hunt bear. Don't take the shot if you won't follow up. I'm not brave but if I'm brave enough to tackle any DG you gotta be committed to see it through.
Bears do funny things to us, even small black bear, It's why we hunt them.
We baited for a few guys, and initial experiences were fun to watch.
Most of our bear were shot just at dark, in thick cover, very close, and disappear quickly. Lots expect bears to never move after shooting them with powerful rifles, much less how fast they do. It doesn't fit the video in their head. A few minutes re thinking is needed.
Some had never followed any wounded animal, and didn't, in spite of talking about it before hand really grasp what it meant. Confusion as much as fear, looking for more guidance than back up. More than once I met someone at the pick up, and the bear went one direction they went another.
We've set baits in some pretty spooky places, bears, or not, hunters just left. Some apparently never having been alone in the dark woods before.
A bigger, potentially more dangerous bear no doubt is going to raise goose bumps its why we go. You're correct though, especially if someone else is going to have to carry that load, finding a way to up your game is part of why you came, or should be.
If you're going to lead such a track assessing who's behind you with a loaded rifle becomes necessary. It may be better to have them unload and deal with only what's in front of you, bear bites are preferable to magnum rifle holes. A clear plan of roles first is necessary with the best of companions. Making a terrified, panicky man unload his rifle in such a situation is another interesting learning experience as well.
