I have hunted Colorado the past 3 years and made the drive from the east coast. I always found the DOW/ and associated ranger stations to be of great help. I wish our own state F&W Dept was as good about putting out information and helping hunters. DIY Elk hunting is a hit and miss game and success has nothing to do with being told where or where not to go. This year we had to move a couple of hours away to find the animals. If they aren't where you hunt them you have to go out and find them. It took going far into a wilderness area before we were satisfied we were even in the game.