Andy_O
I wasn't tring to insult your abilities,if you are sure you wan't to doit then go for it.
As the other hunters in this post have all learned from past expirience.You will do the same,I'm sure.
Alot of hunters go to Colorado for the first hunt,from what I hear there are elk around every turn.EKM is a good person for info from,since he is from Colorado and he knows his stuff,from Camp to kettle.
If you are going with a outfitter,you best be calling and doing some reaserch fast,cause alot of states are reaching deadlines for tags,like Montana.
If you still decide to go on your own,we all here will help as much as posible with your questions.
BBJ