Help planning DIY spring bear hunt

[wmm]

I am planning to hunt black bear this spring and would like to hunt DIY. I am from Mississippi and will be traveling to MT to hunt so I have flexiability on when I hunt. I can backpack hunt if necessary. What areas of the state hold the highest concentration of Bears? Is there alot of resident hutning pressure? I am farmiliar with the east fork of the bitteroot (unit 270) and the area around Ennis. How are these areas for Bear?
Thanks for your help.

 

[RockyDog]

east fork of the bitterroot isnt worth squat for anything, except possibly a muley if you can draw a tag. Ive seen pics of nice bears from around ennis.

 

[old_man_of_the_hills]

All I can say is good luck! Them hairy guys are hard to find. I look a little each year, nothing too serious, but can tell you that they are tougher to find than elk. I'll send you a pm on some places to consider.

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