I hunt elk in unit 12 here in colorado. I have passed up many nice elk in the back country. I have seen people shoot elk in the back country and pack em out for 4 days. Before shooting an elk think about where you are at. As far as rental horses not a bad Idea but in our hunting camp every year someone goes to the hospital off a rental horse. that is something to think about. Last year a guy not only ended up in the hospital but lost his brand new browing off a rental horse be care very careful with rental horses. Maybe I will see ya in unit 12 sometime. 2nd season.