Went out west for the first time elk hunting with a bow on DIY hunt when I was 23 I am now 41 and haven't missed a year yet went from thinking were in the hell do I start to getting in elk with in a day or two. One thing about DIY for me is what I have learned about elk hunting public ground OTC unit is priceless. It took about 4 years to real get a grip on what elk hunting is about. Just get out there and put in the time . And if you go you have to go for at least 10 days of hunting. Hunt for sign then hunt for elk .

Good luck
Shane