This looks like a great chance to study the Black Bear in the Smokies. The only drawback for me is the cost ($1500,) but if you have the cash, you can study the black bear with an expert who has been on the animal channel documentary about bears. I found the info on an excellent Smoky Mountains blog… http://hikinginthesmokys.blogspot.com/2009/03/black-bear-field-study-workshops.html
Check out this link on the National Park’s website about black bears…
http://www.nps.gov/grsm/naturescience/black-bears.htm
