I've elk hunted a half dozen times. Two cows, spike, rag horn and 5x5 last year with muzzle loader. I'm leaving in a week and half for Montana (Bob Marshall Wilderness). I have been hoping for some good snow, but it doesn't look too promising. Combo hunt, so maybe a nice mulie in rut as a bonus?? Last hunt of the season in this camp...never been on a late seson hunt. Going out with two good friends who are full time guides (fishing/hunting) and we'll have some great camp time as we don't get to spend much time together with crazy schedules, etc., and the guy who runs our camp has been in the bob for many, many years. Great friends, awesome wilderness and hoping that the moon, stars and planets are lined up just right!!