I would definently do some scouting. Especially if you haven' t done much elk hunting or any. Get into your territory and see what it has to offer. Like BJ said don' t desturb the elk to much. If you feel your getting close by smell, tracks ect.. don' t go any further. If you don' t have any idea what elk country looks like just head towards bowls, drainages or a spot that looks like something could live there. Not on the side of a steep mountain or rock cliff. You might have to go over these kind of things to get to a spot that looks good but just get back in there and see what it looks like. Don' t wait for opening morning and go tromping through the woods haveing no idea where you are or where you are headed. Be prepared for long hikes and definently take a pack of some sort with safety percautions. What ever you do it will be fun so just enjoy yourself!!
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