Since your tag is in Alberta, I would spend a weekend in Banaff National Park and view as many elk as possible in early September. If the season begins after the rut go to Banaff during the rut and glass any and all elk. Find the biggest bulls and use them as a benchmark.
Second visit all of the local taxidermy shops as they should be finishing up with last years mounts and ask what is the B/C points for each elk. Ditto with sporting goods stores. This will give one a realistic view of the what is available in your location. Go from there
