I will be hunting in Colorado Unit 65 near Ridgeway during the week of October 16-22.This will be my 1st Elk hunt and needless to say,I'm pretty jacked about it.We'll travel out from Nebraska once in late August or early september to become aquainted with the area a little.I've got a few questions for folks to answer:

As an over the counter unit,how does 65 compare to others? What will the hunting pressure be like? This will be a dual Elk/Mulie hunt for me,what is the area like for deer and what can I expect to see as far as deer? Should I be prepared to see bear? If so, are they much threat? In camp? If I sight my 7mm Mag in for 200 yards back home,how will altitude effect a 200 yard shot.How close is this area,an what length of shot is most likely?

That's probably enough for now.I've been a lurker for quite a while,and enjoyed in tremendously but registered to get a few questions answered.I'm delighted to join the ranks!