So after three weeks I finally found a promising place to post up and wait. It was a clearing in between to washes. A good trail and plenty of berry bushes as I hear the bear heading towards the trail that leads to a water source. The Max shot I would have to take was about 75 yards. I could hear the bear snorting and breathing turning rocks over. I have to say that was the first time I have listened to a bear in the wild. My heart rate raced up and I was anticipating to see the brute. Then to my dismay hikers and a whole group of them marching just west of my location talking and yelling at one another.I could hear the bear in a full sprint at least it sounded like it down the hill. O waited another couple of.hours and nothing. Damn hikers if you want to make noise stay home. Don't go out in to nature especially off the trails and act like its a party. Jeez. Sorry for venting guys!