Yeah, I was looking at NM because I've heard it's one of the best states period for big bulls, then I started reading about the danged tag lottery you have to hit to hunt there...

I hear your advice about the bow, but seriously, for the first time all three of us will have the opportunity to hunt elk, I'd really rather not have to get within 40 yards of one - if I'm going to drop this kind of money, the first time at least I'd rather kill one from 300 yards than watch one walk from 60 yards.

Which are the 'big name' areas for these guys?