I’m wanting to do a couple big mule deer scouting trips over the next couple weeks as the high country snow is coming off. Packing my little gun out of habit. I’m similar to you, I’m almost hoping a great big, unique color phase bear doesn’t stand in front of me! I want to do some good hikes before green up, bugs and heat.Not going to lie, part of me was glad I didn't find a bear when I was 10-ish mile in
4 miles (500') with Tiny Elvis this morning—had to beat the wind that's coming (and here now)
Good luck and have fun.Packing up and headed about 7 hours east on Sunday, got a bear tag burning a hole in my pocket.