You just keep thinking you are safe in all of those zones.
Yeah last time I saw grizzly tracks in the belts as well as talking to a few people that had run ins.
Tell that to the dude who shot one up in Kelly Creek.
Yes, me to, as it should be. For years I would have scoffed at the notion that one might run in to a grizz in the places you mentioned. But there are more bears now, spreading out....a hop and a skip and one could pop up anywhere over night. I guess with the constant influx of new residents and visitors I would rather promote caution.
Tough bear hunting. mtmuley
Depends on the season and weather, last year was a cold dreary long ass winter that didn't seem to want to end until June. Typically late April into May the action starts to heat up. Things green up bears become more apt to travel and expand after they get their digestion working. Mid May its game time depending on how or where your at quotas will begin to fill quickly so pay attention to that. You could find bears at any time of the day at this time of the season last year we killed a beautiful cinnamon at 230 in the afternoon had her out at 4 and while my buddy was skinning I glassed up another bear across the drainage were had him at 630. Saw 2 others on the way over to him. It sounds like it would be better for you to wait until that time. Late may into June bears disperse throughout the green valleys and become a little more nocturnal as the days get hotter they're not as apt to travel. Not saying your not gonna see em but big boars aren't moving around when it's high noon and 75. Good luck and congrats on the accomplishment!
+1; another good question to keep tabs on with the local forester and bio
