CJW,

CO has too many elk. You might want to find out what units your friends are considering hunting. In many units, they don' t even offer " just" a bull tag, you can either get a cow tag for $250 or an either-sex tag for $480. This year I drew an either-sex tag as a second choice, so I got a preference point and my tag. Consider putting in for an either-sex tag. If you don' t draw, then you can decide on bull or cow with the leftover or unlimited tags.

Good luck with your hunt!