Don't know what works out there. I just called my 3rd black bear in 2 years this past Saturday using fawn distress while coyote hunting. The first two were with the FoxPro during spring/early summer and this last one was with one of the more popular diaphragm calls in a double slash model. They weren't my targeted animal, but they sure did come looking hungry and easily got close enough to shoot with a rifle or bow. All 3 were in the thick woods between pastures too.