Montana unit 101 hunt

[Finefleisch]

Hey lurker here but I need to post 10 times to get access to the forums so I can buy some gear so I figured I ask around for some advice

I moved to Montana earlier this year around Eureka,MT and was planning a deer/elk hunting during rifle season in unit 101 I’m not looking to trophy hunt more about spending some time with the boys and getting some meat in the freezer. Any advise for a first time elk hunter in northwest Montana?

I’ve heard it’s tough hunting. Tough terrain and lots of predators that may be affecting elk numbers. Looks like based on Montana fish and game numbers there was a decent harvest in the unit last year. I’m an army vet so I will be doing lots of miles (on foot) maybe next year I can afford a side by side lol

Thanks in advance also pm me if you have a nice hunting pack for sales