The most important factor is watching the wind. If you can fool their nose and they don’t see or hear you come in then you have a chance.
Getting close to a bear isn’t always easy like people say. Terrain and situation dictate but bears do pay attention to their surroundings. Sight sound and smell.
I found the bigger bears are a little more relaxed. They don’t move around like spastic creatures (from bush to bush and looking over their shoulders to see if a bigger bear is around) and are more deliberate than smaller bears. Making them somewhat easier to shoot because they often sit still for longer periods of time.
Do not underestimate how fast a bear can move when shot. Pay attention to exactly where they run because you might not get a good blood trail.
Make sure the bear doesn’t see you.
I would recommend you don’t take any quartering towards you shots unless you are confident you will not hit or otherwise can shoot through shoulder bones. I prefer broadside and a bear which is not alarmed to your presence often cooperates.
The blueberry bushes around here get dry and make noise if you step on the limbs in the fall. So sneaking on the bear in a berry patch isn’t always easy like people say. It really depends on the situation.
Have a great time. Bears are good table fare if they are eating berries.
