Allot of the state burned last summer. I would check with the local forest service office down there to find out about a particular area. There are still Elk to be found, though they can be scattered in our different units depending on hunting pressure and wolves. I don't know how the winter effected the herd down that way, some here in North Central Idaho faired better than others. Some units have better access than others, some more public ground, best bet is to check out the map to find an area that looks like it would fit your hunting style, then check for the regs for that unit. Try and find pockets away from roads and major trails, and with less wolf sign and you should get into the elk.