The south is loaded around the swamp. Very big bears too. They killed multiple state records a few years back in consecutive weekends. I am very positive the record is from that area. There are more bears per square mile in Florida then anywhere in places and I still think they do not have a season.
Very good insight here from another fellow Georgian, I am also looking to move out west. Where did you move too in Colorado?Im from ellijay ga. Live in colo now but go back to deerhunt each fall.. lots of bears in gilmer county and surrounding counties. For public land try cohutta, rich mt. Or blueridge wma... look for whiteoak acorns and there will usually be bear sign close. View attachment 31468 had this 350lb come under my treestand and eat whiteoaks for an hr. Around me just 2 weeks ago! Good luck