I was in the Saratoga area up until the day before elk season and the quality deer hunting was isolated to private property (I hate that), but the hunting on public land was definitely elk oriented. I saw numerous six point bulls, but could only imagine the people that show up to hunt. Timber in this region stretches all the way to the top of most ridges and that's where the bulls are. If your after pure trophy quality they're there, but your work is definitely cut out for you.

Good Luck!

Boldt