Alsatian-- Was wondering why a cow and not a bull. I have hunted elk 2 times with my brother with out a guide. In unit 62 in colorado with the muzzleloaders. First time hunting elk we both got bulls next time passed on legal bulls hoping to get a real big one. Our next hunt hopefully will be in 05 in trophy unit 61 as we have 11pp for elk. We back pack in about 3 miles and set up camp and hunt from there. Back pack our elk out.