Thanks for the reply.
From what I can decipher, this is a tough hunt. The advantage is only 500 hunters out there, so minimal pressure.
I hunt mule deer pretty hard every year so I'm not afraid to put in the miles. My son will be in the middle of football season. The upside is that as a starting linebacker and tightend, he'll be in shape and won't wear down hiking. Downside is fitting the hunt in with a football schedule.
I will temper his expectations and it should be a great experience whether we harvest an elk or not.
I'm just trying to get my bearings on where to hunt. Any help would be appreciated.
