As others have already mentioned, DIY is far more rewarding - and challenging. You are going to have to work harder to learn the country, get into the elk, and get the elk out should you connect. And you're going to take something away from the experience besides an elk.

On the other hand, it's just a matter of money to pay someone else to do the hunting for you so that you only have to do the shooting. If you're going to do that and take anything away from it, go somewhere hard - private ranches are for TV hunting show hosts.