There has been a lot more pressure in 362 in the last few years. Camping at the end of beaver cr. might be a good option, a ton of trails, but a lot of those trails are atv access aswell. some other lesser known trailheads might be a good option to consider...
Western Montana has an abundance of bears, and if you put in some time you can certainly shoot a 6-7 footer. SW montana thaws out a little sooner than the NW corner but you want to hit it right when it starts to green up otherwise is is super difficult to find a bear when the vegetation has...
I have the original iteration of the metcalf, yoke/belt size medium in decent condition. it has definitely been used, packed out 11 bulls, 1 antelope, 1 bear. Still has a lot of life left. would love to see it go to a good home. has blood stains, 3" cut in bag from havalon, still completely...