It is going to be easier than if you had asked "Help me understand women", not a lot but easier for sure!
Are you considering bow hunting or rifle? That is a fairly big difference between the two with the biggest being hunting in the rut vs post rut or late season. If your muzzleloading season is in september than the bow hunting strategies should pay off. Like many have said actual experience is great but not living in elk country makes that hard.
Google ElkNut and follow his calling and hunting advice. Regular dude and solid advice. He even has an app. Especially for calling Elk.
I would check out Randy Newberg's videos both on youtube and tv, check out eastman's stuff as well. I am not a fan but sites like hunting fool and other will help you pinpoint areas to start with.
