Wow! That's actually a good plan for catching a bear. You are correct in the fact that it would take considerable work to collect enough branches to cover a pit that first had to be dug without a shovel. It would definitely be safer than attacking a bear. However, if we can convince others to help build a pit/trap for a portion of the reward then it should be just as easy to recruit others to help kill the bear by attacking it. I was hoping others would be making armor so that several of us can go after a bear together. Although it is a competitive game, there is no reason we can't help each other out for mutual gains.