The educated elk is way too true. We csmped in Rocky mtn. Park west side once at the start of muzzle loading ( not hunting). Saturday morning around 60 cows walked through the grounds. So they were moving into the safe area.
As for CPW, other than wanting more money I do not believe anything they say
I sware ! the whole bloody elk herd in Colorado is on CWP mailing list.... They read the regs... and mark their calendars...