RE: Bears while Elk Hunting
Where in SW Montana? There are some really good bear populations in some areas. This year in particular there seem to be more bears than normal.
Fall bear hunting to me has always been if you happen to stumble across one. In the spring you can hunt old logging roads looking for bears that are eating clover and other stuff trying to gain weight after hibernation.
Is this a DIY hunt or are you going to be using an outfitter?