Hi all-

I'm posting this to pick the brains of some of the more experienced elk hunters on the site, or anyone that will offer some advice.

Here's the deal...

I've been elk hunting about half a dozen times now. I usually hunt CO or MT with the bow. I've killed a nice 5x6 with the bow in SW CO, but that's it.
I'm starting to gain a general understanding about elk behavior, etc, however I've never rifle hunted til this year.

I've gained some access to land in Idaho in Unit 33.

My questions are, what kind of elk density is in this area?
What is the terrain like?
Hunting Pressure?
Good mule deer area, or not?
Finally, which rifle season do you guys reccomend (first week)?

Thanks in advance to everyone that responds.

JJ