RE: MT fall bear hunting
You can buy the maps at the US Forest service offices around the state. They usually have them posted on a wall so you can look at them. The problem you will have, is after the orange army hits the woods the bears will be climbing eating what they can and thinking about dens. I would say at least above 7000 feet. Weather is a big factor too. If you came a month earlier you could probably catch them eating berries. MV out!