Good advice above. It has been a few years, but I remember doing well mid-June on the Smith with golden stones and green drakes. Drop a prince nymph off the back of a big golden for a few extra hookups. San Juan worms work really well if the flows are up and off color.
I have a pretty similar setup as you. 27" DL, shooting an Elite Impulse 31, which another speed bow with 6" brace. I'm pulling 65#, and shooting 420 grain arrows at 265-270 fps. I have used both fixed blade VPAs and mechanical Grim Reapers on elk with this setup. All broadside shots between 20...
I wouldn't exclude Alberta from your search. The drive may not be much farther from Reno than BC, depending on your hunt location.
I hunted with Misty River Outfitters two years ago and had a great experience. I couldn't recommend them enough. The owner of Bowen Lake Outfitters posts here on...