Well, last weekend I went to 117 Friday afternoon through Monday morning. First time hunting the unit and haven't scouted, except for google. Plenty of grass down low but barely any grass at 5000'. Roads were not an issue. Neither were ticks.
Found one area where a bear was living based upon the piles of poop everywhere. Waited in that area for a few days but he never showed up.
Good luck to anyone else hunting 117.
Also, I might go back one last time in June, so if anyone is willing to share some information I'd gladly appreciate the PM.
Thanks. wooltie