The most important thing when hunting like that is to be positioned ABOVE where you think the elk are going to be at first light. You can make your move from there. But if you spot elk from below, and they're on the move to get to bed, there's damn few foot hunters who can beat them to it. And have the wind in your face. Elk aren't bothered greatly by the sight and sounds of people. But if they smell you, forget about it.
