Thanks for the responses, I’m planning on having between 9-11 days for the hunting trip . That is why I say may do it every 2-3 years so my wife won’t kill me lol. I’ve looked into all the states mentioned. Just have to go do it and learn as a guy goes I know. Just easier said than done. Keep the info coming.
As a new elk hunter, with no hands on experience in any state with elk, you need to ask yourself if you're willing to do a 9-11 day hunt without seeing a single elk or very few. Good probability that could be the outcome of your DIY trip. If that is unacceptable, then skip the learning curve and go straight to an outfitter. You could get lucky on a DIY hunt and get into elk quickly and with some ease or you may go several trips spending big money, time, and energy with no ROI. In the end, it may even be cheaper to go outfitter.
