What is it with folks that live in Washington and hunt out of state? I know when I'm out bowhunting, their's more Washington plates than any other here in Idaho. Is it you don't have many elk or what. All I can tell you about Elk city is theirs more people than elk during hunting season. If I were you I'd check with fish&game about areas your interested in. Ask about bull to cow ratios,access for roads,trails, do I need horses. Get topo maps of best areas and do scouting from home. Remember too temperatures can get around 10-15deg. during bow season, so make sure you're equipped for it. GOOD LUCK. ELKNUT1