Problem: Article: The easiest and most accessible bear species to hunt is the black bear, especially if you’re a beginner. Brown bears and grizzly bears tend to be larger and more dangerous than black bears, so you should only hunt these species if you’re a relatively experienced hunter.  The best areas to hunt most bears are in wooded coastal areas, since this is where they tend to live. However, they usually can also be found in most large forests. The only exception is polar bears, which have to be hunted in the Arctic. If you don’t have experience distinguishing between bear species, try to go hunting with someone who does. Black bears have a flat nose, no visible shoulder hump, relatively large ears, and small claws. Grizzly bears have a pronounced shoulder hump, small ears, and much larger claws than a black bear. Local governments that regulate hunting will outline individual hunt units on a custom map. Search this map and the public records of the wildlife agency to determine the bear populations and hunter success rates in the units that you’re interested in. Bears are strong, powerful predators, so use a relatively powerful weapon to ensure that the bear won’t be able to attack you after you shoot it. Common bear hunting weapons include muzzle-loaders, rifles, and bow and arrows. Rifles are the most popular weapon for hunting bears since they fire high-velocity bullets that can kill a bear faster than an arrow or black powder ball can.  Go with the most powerful caliber rifle that you’re able to accurately shoot with. You’ll want to be able to put as much power as possible behind your bullets without sacrificing your ability to shoot well. For maximum safety, use a rifle that can be reloaded and fired again relatively quickly. This way, if your first shot doesn’t kill the bear, you’ll be able to fire a second shot before the bear can get to you. Be sure to practice shooting with your weapon before you go out on your hunt to make sure you’re able to use it effectively. Specify the chosen hunt unit and your weapon choice on the permit application. The unit and weapon determines the legal hunting dates for the bear hunt.  Note that you may also be required to have a hunting license, separate from the permit for hunting bears. Check the laws in your particular locality.  Be sure to mark the boundaries of your unit on a topographical map that you can bring with you on the hunt. Also mark all of the roads and trails that are potential access points within the legal boundaries Most bears spend the winter hibernating and emerge from their hiding spots in the spring. Some localities may offer permits for both times of year, but all the states that allow bear hunting will have spring permits available.  You may only be able to hunt in certain units or with certain weapons during these times. However, it’s better to be limited in your weapons than limited in the number of bears. Note that if the area is experiencing a particularly cold spring, the bears in that area may extend their hibernation period for a bit longer. In that situation, it would be better to go on your hunt in the fall.
Summary: Determine which species of bear you want to hunt. Consult with your local wildlife agency to see which areas to hunt in. Choose a hunting weapon with a lot of stopping power. Acquire a permit through the local wildlife regulating agency. Opt to go on your hunt in the fall and spring months.

Problem: Article: Some people when upset may push away, but this is okay too. A warm arm around someone can brighten their day. Not all of us are Julia Child, Carrot Top (...), or Bob Ross. But most of us do have something we're good at. Whatever it is, use it to cheer up your friend. Can you cook a mean lasagna? Fantastic -- it's dinner time somewhere. Can you reel off jokes like word play is a skill taught in kindergarten? Can you paint a mean shed on the side of an ethereal-looking mountain? Great. These skills can also be happy-making skills. Use your creativity and finesse to tackle their blues. Sing them a song at the top of your lungs. Take them along on a hike. Force your kitten on them. What's in your tool belt of skills? Employ them. Look on the sunny side of life. Focus on the half-full, not the half-empty. Being optimistic is a mindset, and it can be infectious if used in the right way. Be on the lookout for interesting, exciting, or uplifting opportunities that your friend might have overlooked while they were busy being pessimistic. There's almost always a silver lining to a problem. We sometimes don't want to look at it, but it's usually there. Here are a few ways to think about some common problems in a more positive manner:  My partner/significant other broke up with me. "Don't worry about someone who doesn't value you completely as a person. If s/he doesn't get how special you are, they probably don't deserve you. There are plenty of other eligible people out there who will."  Someone in my family/social circle died. "Death is natural by-product of life. While you can't bring the person back, you can celebrate how much they affected your life, and perhaps how much you changed theirs. Be grateful for the time you did get to spend with them."  I lost my job. "Your job is an important reflection of who you are, but it's not the whole picture. Think of the lessons you learned while at your job, and try to find ways to apply them to your next job in the future. Finding a job is all about working harder than everyone else. Be motivated to show employers how much more qualified you are than everyone else."  I don't have confidence in myself. "You have so much to be confident about. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses; it's what makes us unique and beautiful. I like you just the way you are. I don't see any reason why you shouldn't have just as much confidence as the person next door."  I don't know what's wrong, I just know I feel bad. "It's okay to feel blue. Our happy moments are made even brighter by the darker ones. Don't force it if you don't feel like it, but think of how lucky you are compared to other people. That always manages to help me." . If you are down in the dumps, how are you going to cheer up your friend? Strike a good balance between concerned — you want them to know that you're not happy that they're not happy — and optimistic — being a happy-go-lucky, glass-half-full kind of person. It's a lot of work, and it can be emotionally grinding, but your friend is worth it, right?  Help them out and do as much as you can for them, so they still know that someone cares. This builds trust. They know they can rely on you. Do this, always, with a smile. Offer to take their mind off of it with an activity, like going to the movies, going on a hike, swimming, or gaming. If they don't want to be distracted, don't pester them about it: You can't help people who don't want to help themselves. Stay happy, stay dedicated, and stay available until they want to sort things out or forget about it. There are some people in the world who will benefit more from a day of sadness than others -- to those, it offers time for reflection, self-analysis, and refueling. Your friend may just need a bit to gather their woes and get back at it. If s/he requests this, respect it. It's not your duty to fix them. In time, they'll fix themselves. And yet there are times when people should be sad. It's not logical to expect a girl whose father died three months ago to all of a sudden snap out of it. Each person is different and their timeline of grief is as unique to them as their fingerprints. If they're still grieving from an event, the only thing you can do is stay by their side. That speaks for itself.
Summary:
Give them a big hug, if they are okay with the contact. Play to your strengths. Be optimistic. Don't be sad yourself Know that sometimes people need to be sad.