hey sorry for the delay. Thanks for all the great input. I would like to bow hunt but that my reguire more time and experience then i have. As with any hunt being the the forest is half the fun. But i would hate to drive or fly from michigan, pay all the expenses and come home empty handed. I will have to do some home work and deciede. My first thought was to just drive to an elk state having a tag and hunt the public lands. Thanks for all the info.