Been twice. Got into elk in AZ and saw a few in Montana but from 1000 yrds. 5 hunters in Montana killed 2 elk. One a cow and the other a nice bull. Understand that the higher your odds of getting drawn the less likely to see elk. A lot, of course, will depend on how much money you want to spend. You can spend $50K for a tag on the San Carlos Apache Rez in AZ and pretty much be guaranteed a B&C bull, or you can get an Over the Counter Tag in CO and DIY and see nothing but other hunters for the week and pretty scenery. then there is everything in between. When I could still get after them and researched it a lot. I just hit the Lotto on drawing the AZ tag that I did. Now it is almost impossible for a nonresident to get an AZ tag unless in is through one of the tribes ($$$$$$$$) If I were going to go again, I would look hard at New Mexico. Some of the better draw odds and quality public land.

If several of you are going then a horse pack drop camp is a good option. For one reason, they can get you away from other hunters and if you do happen to kill one you'll want the horses or mules, trust me. Start training now. The better the shape you are in the better your odds of scoring. That was one of the things that held me back in Montana. I learned my lesson and was in the best shape of my life in AZ and it made a difference.

If you can go while they are bugling, that is the time to go. I practiced and called in several bulls in AZ. The cow/calf call also brought in a Black bear a few times. That was a highlight for me. Calling the elk in and getting a bow shot are two different creatures of course.

Lord, please help us get our nation straightened out.