went out today october 23 for 2 and a half hours and found 4.3 onces. Presently surprized, I was really just taking a shot in the dark (really just wanting to hike). I found two completely green! All others yellow, three berrys on one yellow. Season still kickin here in WNC. I went up a rather steep mountain side with rocky caves on left and right in distance, I could honestly say I was a little spooked on the way back down, really think some kind of animals around. The leaves just crunch so much right now, even a chipmunk is heard from far away rustling in the leaves. But hey, my ears were pealed, next year I am going to carry a gun. What do you think for bear, a 44 mag? Any suggestions?