Wyoming where I hunt every year would be about as easy a state to draw what they call a Type 6 reduced price cow tag and many of the units where they are have lots of public land. Total cost for a tag and the required Conservation Stamp would be around $350 and they are a random draw where everyone has the same chance at a tag. The application period is next month though for elk tags, so you'll need to do your homework right away on the G&F website that has a hunt planner and all kinds of information. If you come up with a plan feel free to shoot me a PM as to what my feelings are on your pick if you decide to go the Wyoming route. Good luck!