Yes we can hunt them. There are a few larger ones running around that we have seen and got pics of.
My only encounter was back in 2006 or so. Had a nice one at 30 yards but back then, bear opened the week after deer gun. The seasons now open together if I recall from last year.
Every year I don't know what to think of the crazy racked one. Beautiful right side and crazy left. Real interesting this year with the tine going backwards. Have had that guy on camera 3 years running now.