So I'm planning a trip for this fall with a good friend of mine. We will be camping and trying for bear/deer in Arkansas. My main focus will be bear, while his will be deer. I'm sure there are a couple guys that have had success there. Any recommendations for a good starting point? I have an area in mind that I would like to try at, but just seeing if anybody had any advice for this hunt. Thanks.

Sounds fun - I'll be watching this post.  Good luck
Tim B

you have probably already seen this, but i thought id put it up here.

https://youtu.be/slnQhUFRk4M

Contact Mike Yancey.
He posted a nice bear he shot last fall in is home state of Arkansas.
He's a very experienced, successful  hunter!

Thanks for the responses so far. Mike Yancey came to mind when I was asking about this. I'll have to contact him.