If you've been living here, B.C. for the past 3 months I think it is, you qualify as a "resident". Public land, there's lot's of it, & bighorns would be your best bet in the Kootnay areas.
If you hunt alone, as I do, you best head down to the local coffee shop early in the morning & ask about where the grizzlies mostly are. Mountain griz are smaller, but tend to be a whole lot meaner. Yep, personal experiences....laffs. Oh, & don't let anyone put a pikka in your pocket or pack. The locals do that to newbes so they too can have a grizzly tale to tell.
Any hunting in the Kootnays, or B.C. for that matter, will take your breathe away with nature's awe & beauty. Take a good camera.
All the best & good luck,...watch yer backtrail - Q.