Thanks for the advice elk hunters, I am planning on elk hunting in 2 years with a family friend guide. He might be giving me a family discount. The location is in New Mexico, Cuba. I have not talk to him yet but will be soon to make reservations and what I need to bring, I hope to be using the bow if not bow Muzzle. Thanks again printed the page great advice. One more peace of advice for sniper buy some elk hunting books lot of the same advise, but this site gives you more advice on small details thats what I like about this site. Thanks again.