IMO, roadless areas are the number one factor.

SW MT has a ton of open country. Also has the most elk. You've got to give them food. Then give them an area that can't be accessed by vehicles.

It's not much harder than that for growing freezer elk.

Originally Posted by shrapnel
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle.


Originally Posted by JohnBurns
I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.