I for one will be bear hunting with a spear this spring. I have a stand set up in the back yard so I can practice at the same distance/angle I'll have my bait at. I have my practice spear and will get one more "business" spear that doesn't get hurled into the dirt.
If you think a spear lacks killing power, I suggest you try one. I'm using a Cold Steel Samburu spear, and the penetration you can achieve with only moderate effort is quite remarkable. Accuracy comes with practice, but it actually is easier to do than you might think. I'm definitely limiting the distance to the bait, but I think it should work quite well.
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