I remember when I had a Black Bear sneak up on me one when I was playing a Coyote call. I’d prepared for this in my mind over and over because I knew that as much time as I was spending in the smokies off trail I was bound to run into one at some point. I was not expecting one to sneak up on me, especially one that size. I had in my mind a Bear a little larger than a big dog. My first all alone encounter would be with one that was more like a short cow in size lol. I always wondered if I would have the courage to not run. I’ll say this. Running never crossed my mind. I faced the bear and slowly walked backwards until I could no longer see it. At some point I was positive he wasn’t following and couldn’t see me, so I put some space between us,, by running.