Jeffrey--good luck. Lots of pressure in that unit. If you see a branch antlered bull, you better be prepared to pull the trigger.
Last time I was there, I went through the Darby check station on something like the 8th of November (+ or -) and they had had 2400 hunters, 120 elk. And they are only open on the weekends!
It's not very high there, so oxygen shouldn't be an issue.
I love playing the rifle games too, but have realized that it isn't as important as we like to make it. Any of your choices will work.
I love that valley. Maybe I'll get back there permanently one day.
