Thanks JoelD. We're going to pick the spot or one of the others I have in mind first, and move around and on if it doesn't seem promising.
My biggest concern about hunting way down below is that I think there will be increasing numbers of hunters down lower.
The other two camping options would be either: (i) to camp further (south) down the valley, and hike up; or (2) to camp about 1.2 miles further north over and down a fairly high ridge to a place that I have camped many times. I've seen large herds of elk in the area nearby during the summers at times, but I know that means little to nothing for this trip. Also, at least the night before the first day, perhaps we would load the truck with the camping gear and everything else we need, but stay on my land about one hour away or at a hotel about 30 minutes away; just get up earlier; and drive to maybe a mile from the spot, which I think I can do, and hike from there. That way, we won't be making noise or smells the night before.
I appreciate you taking the time to give me your thoughts.
Best of luck to you.
