If your willing to hunt on your own or with a friend I would recommend.. Back pack into an area 1 to 2 miles from any road up hill. . This means light weight "TUBE" tent. Enough dry food for at least three days minimum .A minimum of every thing. Pack should not exceed 50lbs + your rifle. Light weight rifle not over 7lbs with scope. Around my area of SW Colorado units74,71,75,751,77.You don't need to have a special draw. Buy an over the counter tag. I have done this many times over the years & has been very successful for me. Be willing to spend two full days packing out "BONED" meat ( down hill ) at least 5 trips. . I have the luxury of living here so know the land well. You will be starting new so takes time to learn the lay of the land. If your earnest & willing this can be a very successful type of hunt. There is a reason that those who are successful on their own elk hunters are successful. Determination & hard work work.
