Elk is fun if he's never done it. Can be tough, get in shape. I've hunted western Montana and New Mexico in the Gila forrest both great and both were trades. Not sure if your dad likes fishing but if he would want to go to the sunny/warm Bahama's for big game fishing as well as diving for Lobster, Conch and just relaxing on the boat, beach or ocean front home...Let me know? We can talk and see if a trade fits either of us? I have never hunted Indiana and always interested in a private land Whitetail hunt... Capt. E.