I'd say your a lucky guy to be able to relo to any state you want just to elk hunt. You have Montana, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and not Utah. To name a few. I guess you have to figure out how much you like cold weather, snow and what off season activities you do. There is a website out there to determine the best place for you to live. I can't remember the address. Maybe someone else will see this and help you out.