For us an Elk hunt is a vacation. Normally a full two week vacation. Plus you also need to remember that we are over 1,000 miles away from home. So we have to make sure we are set up very well.
I can understand if you live close, and can simply go home.
Maybe we look at elk hunting from a different perspective. For me it was always a very enjoyable experience. Whether I shot an elk or not. I just enjoyed watching it snow 2 feet in 24 hours at 10,500 feet.
So I guess you could say I was a bit awe struck at hunting in the "REAL" mountains. So I just like to be sure of a certain amount of comfort. And just became use to it. Tom.