LOL, that would have been good to know from the beginning. By for the most hunting seasons are in the fall during school. You might consider checking during Christmas break as there might be some late seasons for cow elk. But be prepared for hiking in the snow if you did that.

That said, you might want to consider just going on a pack in camping trip in the summer and hike and fish and scout for future hunting seasons after you get out of school in a few years. I go camping every summer and hunting every fall, and I always have a blast in the summer. There is no "season" to worry about so it is a lot more laid back and can be scheduled around your life. And I make it a point to explore a new area that I haven't hunted each year.