In front of my house, about 4 miles away, is Celo Mountain at 6300 ft. It is the northernmost peak in the Black Mountain chain, and is about 11 miles from Mount Mitchell; this is in Yancey County. There are a lot of bears in those mountains! There are some public lands, but a lot of private holdings as well; so hunting there is a bit of a problem, unless you get with an experienced group with dogs.

I do not participate in the group hunts, preferring to stalk my own land, or that of friends.