OP from Alabama might not want to travel all the way to Oregon, but perhaps someone else reading this topic might be interested. I recently enjoyed a great, surprisingly tough one day cow elk hunt with AOA Outfitters. They hunt ranches in the John Day River country of central Oregon. Professional, friendly, and quite helpful.
Be prepared for some fairly difficult hiking, and the possibility of a longish range shot. Took my cow with the 30-06 at just over 400 yards in a stiff crosswind. Great hunt though and I thoroughly enjoyed. The elk meat has been terrific!
https://aoaoutfitters.com/Regards, Guy