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Well I didn't get a Bear. I did everything right except I underestimated the size of the crowd. I scouted, checked out topo and satellite maps, I hiked in 2 hours before legal shooting time, and set myself up quietly. A 450 pound male was on his way in to me but just before he crossed into my effective range another hunter crossed in front of my and spooked him. Damned disappointing. I'll really need to try to find some private land to hunt on next time.

as for the protesters, they all suck to the areas that had TV cameras, specifically the check station. No one hassled me at all. We had a decent bunch of guys where I was friendly as you would expect, and I did my part by helping a few fellas drag their deer the last 100 feet up the hill to the car etc.

All in it was a pleasant experience, but I'd feel better if I had gotten a Bear. Maybe I can hunt there again in 5 years after or earlier if Corzine is impeached for something or other.