I would focus on acorn stands which are thickest from 8000-9000 ft on relatively open slopes. Berries can be productive late summer and early fall but are not a guarantee in this area every year. I've seen bears in the higher elevation burn areas if berries are growing there but otherwise...
I was in 54 last year for 2nd rifle and I was blown away at how many people were hunting there, even deep in the wilderness. Compared to the last time I hunted the unit 5 years ago, the quality of elk seems to have gone down as the number of hunters has gone up. It's hard to get deep enough to...
Kifaru nomad pack, medium belt, long torso length duplex frame in multicam with detachable grab-it, long hunter lid, and camp bag. Over 7500ci of pack space can handle long trips (7-10 day) but will also pack down nicely as a day pack. $450 shipped.