RE: Hunting the Wichita Mountains, I actually got drawn for elk
Congrats to all of you who got drawn!! That is truly the hunt of a lifetime, especially now that they have made it where you can only draw out one time in your life.
My dad got drawn for a bull last year. I spent the 3 days driving the open part of the refuge and the deer rut was on big time. We were able to see 10-15 bucks that would probably go 130 or better.
As far as being an easy hunt, it was tough for them last year. My cousin lives about 10 minutes from the refuge and often goes out to help bring the elk in after they have been shot. From what he says, and what I saw last year, you will have a much better chance of tagging out if you have a bull tag. Those cows get into the deep thick stuff and can be very difficult to hunt. You will be challenged regardless of which tag you have so be prepared and you will have a blast.
Good luck to all of you. Now that you can't get drawn anymore, maybe my odds will go up a little bit.