I used to do some elk hunting in 191 which is just south of there but that was more than 20 years ago. I always saw a lot more deer than elk there. Since 7 and 8 are pretty close to the front range I would imagine they get a lot of pressure now.

There is a DOW office in Ft Collins. I'd get ahold of them and ask to talk to the big game biologist for the area. I've done that a few times and always got some valuable info.