I may be new to this forum but I'm not new to elk hunting. First and foremost if you are planning to hunt elk, get in shape. It's very important. If you want to hunt elk you have to be able to get to where the elk are and more importantly you have to be able to move with the elk when you find them. (more so in archery season). Next I would learn everything that I could about elk. Where they eat, where they sleep, where they water. You also have to learn their patterns. Last but not least, if you want to be successful you have to put in the time. Not only in days in the field but also number of hoursthat you are huntingeach day. Your odds will increase greatly with every extra hour that you spend in the field. I know this is all pretty vague but I hope it helps. If you have any questions feel free to pm me.Good luck