RE: Elk hunting
Huckleberry is right on. I have hunted elk in Both Washington and Idaho. Early season elk equal one thing, water.. If you can hunt high country were there are springs, you will find elk. But do not over look low level creek bottoms. There will also be elk there. In my opinion the more you are willing to get off the beaten path, the better chance you have. I like to hike in and camp for a day or two in more isolated areas. Another early season tip, get in their bedroom, the deepest darkest canyon's that you can find! They are elk magnets!