Very much agree with saddlesore on his points. When I hunted Colorado, I definitely felt that I was meeting myself coming from the other side. Truly disappointing after putting in a hard effort to get there.
Also very true that a few hunters can help you, especially depending on conditions.
Regardless, too many hunters in an area spoils the whole experience for me. Best way is to hunt somewhere else where licenses are limited and where truly big tracts of land are available.
If a remote spot has hunters, it may simply be too obvious. Remember that elk rapidly move away from pressure, and try to figure how where they might go. Heavily timbered and rough areas have been very productive for me in Wyoming.
In truth, there are simply too many hunters wanting to hunt elk at the same time in the same place. Can't blame them, as I am one of them.
But I would rather find another place to hunt where the experience is more to my liking. Horses can help with this too.
WyoM70
