I archery hunted there last year after ML, thought I'd time the moon and have things in my favor so to speak, never heard a bull bugle. I saw 2 cows and a few dead elk the black powder hunters had killed, but the foot traffic was absolutely off the chart. More foot traffic I've ever encountered...
ahatclif,
I suggest doing some homework if you plan on going to this area. I've hunted 161 for years and this area is in rough shape. Obviously, that could be good or bad for elk, but maybe bad for your first hunt. I drove out during the 4th of July week to spend some time scouting knowing the...