Depends.. DIY or guided? I lot of people have been saying NM. I would say NM if you're going guided. CO with lots of elk. I'm an expatriate from Montana and love it there DIY. The fire season can have a real impact on where you go and you won't know that until it's time to pack and go. Research multiple areas in a statefor DIY or go with an outfitter that has multiple camps. I live in Washington state now which along with Oregon obviously don't get any respect
for elk hunting. You should know that the biggest bodied elk are the Pacific coast Roosevelts in WA and OR.. and if jungle hunting is your idea of fun them come on out!