It took me many years to figure this out. I used to get really pi$$ed when other hunters would setup around me. Now I watch them and use them as deer/elk drivers.
What unit did you get. That will determine a lot.
Typically, late hunts are tough. The elk have been chased pretty hard for 2 months already, but it can still be done. I shot a nice 6x6 a couple of years ago in 4B but it was the only elk we saw all week. We were drawn for late rifle 3a/3c...
I used my 28 Nosler shooting Berger 195 EOLs to take my first bull. I had my 6.5 PRC with Berger 156 EOLs as a backup. We got drawn for late rifle in AZ and I'm thinking about using my 6.5 PRC as my primary rifle this year.