I think that part of using an outfitter is gaining the knowledge that they give you, including when, where, and how. Year to year elk (especially) use different areas and outfitters are up on this current situation. Gaining a spot is great, but you just don't know unless you can scout it beforehand if animals are using it this year. Summer rainfall,fall weather, and pressure change these spots, so it's not a sure thing. I don't think it's unethical. Just make sure you use an ethical outfitter. There are some bad ones out there and giving them your money is unethical.