We went out Libby area may 11-15, right during that major heatwave. Didn't see any bears out on sunny south-facing slopes, probably because it was mid to upper 80s all week and the sun shining on us was unbearable. Ended up seeing 3 bears, didn't get any shots. All were way down low elevation...
Also from a prospective first time bear hunter here, not knowing anything at all about western montana having never hunted there specifically. Obviously noone here is giving up their spots on where TO GO to find bears, which of course is completely understandable. Most avid hunters (myself...