Next year my brother, friend and I are going to go on our first DIY archery elk hunt in southwest CO. We are going to purchase OTC tags and probably hunt the second week in September. We are starting to prepare and are asking for advice on our hunt. Just using our feet and backpacks (no horses). We have researched the CO state wildlife site and have looked at Google Eartha lot. Would any experienced elk hunters help us, specifically,on where to go?

Thoughts about Stoner? Durango? Silverton?

Thanks