RE: Washington or Oregon Elk anyone?
The two biggest Rocky Mountain elk I've ever seen were hanging out together in Central Washington. Both 7x7s would have easily made the book. It was about a week out of season...we watched them work their way up a very steep and narrow canyon, at one point passing within about 70 yards of our hidden position.
A week earlier and a rifle in my hand instead of a shotgun, I'd have my name in B&C!