After looking a little closer I'm finding out that a lot of the units I can deer hunt with 3 points has OTC elk tags. I've looked at some outfitters that offer a combo hunt that's really not too bad in price so more than likely I'll go that route.
I think that is a great choice. There are some really good Colorado OTC public lands elk hunts. Going with an outfitter should improve success. Colorado hunting is really fun.