Sir, Just signed up.. I'm taking my 9, almost 10 year boy bear hunting this week. We have the walla walla / Mt.Emily. I hunted walla walla for elk twice, I would take any advice you might have for spring bear hunting that area. We're headed up from Prineville, Or. If your ever in Central Oregon I can provide some guidance on bow elk hunting in the Ochoco's and some sage rat areas. Thanks Larry 541-771-2879