Thanks guys for the input. How did you choose a place to begin hunting on public lands? CO is a big state with lots of public lands. How would I begin investigating places that have good size herd? Or basically narrow down the options. I have heard that there are some places in Idaho where the elk hunting occurs at lower elevations than say CO. Which State? Which region in the state? Which managment zones? Which State parks? I live in the east I'm not sure where to begin on my own thats why I was originally asking about an outfitter. Appreciate any help direction or further advice

Thanks

Jim