ORIGINAL: NVMIKE
I hunted that area growing up and I would advise packing 357 mag minimum.
Your most likly get into trouble in the night. Just remember w/ a six shooter only put 5 in the bear, save one for yourself.
The best thing is to sleep 50yds plus from ANY food. Dont even bring a fanny pack w/ granola in it into your tent.
I talked to a fellow who hunted in that general area (317), but different drainage, and in a 8 day hunt they saw over 15 Grizz (november general season). They were chased off the mountain while breaking camp
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I talked to the outfitter and he told me that they generally see grizz on all there hunts, but the
USUALLYdon't come into camp, since they have a camp dog.