Hello,
I've been interested in going out west somewhere and doing an elk hunt. I would probably be doing a non guided, public land hunt. I would probably either do an archery or blackpowder. Sounds like some states are hard to get permits for if you are just starting. Anyone that has done this have any tips they could pass along on the process and such? I probably won't be doing this for another year or so, but would like to start the research now.

Thanks in advance!