Haha! Try it in the peak of the mule deer rut for that extra high 'pucker factor' associated with never knowing when one of the 6 million deer in that valley will dart across the road.

Well guys, if it's something you're both genuinely interested in then put some thought to it over the next few months and if it still sounds like a good idea in the spring i'd be more than happy to start doing the leg work and gaining permission. Like I said before, if you provide the elk hunting expertise, i'll find the places. BTW, the office elk gurus claim the rut happens mid sept, rifle season starts sept 17th every year (archery in late august). Sunday hunting is allowed and the prevailing thought is get'em early before they're too shot up.

I should also reiterate that it's a standing invitation for all of you (skeeter, Hia, JD and Ag) that isn't necessarily only applicable to elk.