After looking at the possibilities, license laws, seasons, and the general propaganda for a multitude of different states and outfitters, I thought I'd try to get some centralized information here. Here's what I'd like:

1) I want to guarantee that my dad, brother, and myself allhave tags for bull elk.
2) I want to hunt with a rifle.
3) I want to hunt in at least chilly weather.
4) *optional* I'd like the elk to be bugling/very active (I know that's impossible to guarantee).

Basically,in what state(s)do the tag laws, seasons, weather, and part of the country coincide for at least the first three wishes?

Thanks for any information, guys!