We just got back from a 7 day bowhunt near rifle, co. First the good. We had a great time( I guess that's all that matters). We saw elk everyday and blew a couple of chances but will know better next time since this was our first elk bowhunt. Breathtaking scenery and saw a ton of mule deer and 3 bears. Now the bad: I know this is the same old song and dance but Co. rapes the non-resident hunter. 470.00 is outrageous for an elk tag. Co. residents should pay that for any state they venture into to hunt. Also, how can "public land" be totally surrounded by private land with no access into it? That seems crazy to me but that is what we encountered. Only legal way in I guess would be by helicopter. We chose the other way. All in all a good trip and will return in 3 or 4 years after we save enough money to go back.