re: Bob Marshall Wilderness or Black Hills/Badlands NP...where should I backpack?

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And as a minimum should wear the same hunter's orange that is required of the hunters at the time.

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Without a doubt do this.

I love camping in the rockies during rut. Waking up to elk bugle in the distance is pretty nice.

Most of the backcountry elk hunters I have met are really polite to hikers. They even invited me to a meal and beer once. Just be respectful to them and they will reciprocate 99% of the time.

And they normally have beer and good food