This has been one of my main concerns, but looks like everyone has to deal with it. I have little experience with hunting public lands, so this should be fun....
Great advice and comments, as I too am looking forward to my first elk archery hunt. Has anyone on here had good first time experiences with some of the "drop in" camps that most outfitters advertise? Is this a better approach than going solo your first time if cost isn't your biggest concern...
RMEF has been a good resource for me although, I have not booked with any one outfitter as of yet, still researching. In their Outfitters Camp page, they list a bunch of outfitters by state.
Great thread, and funny how if you read its entirety, you might just get your own question answered. lol Also now I have first post out of the way, I'm a fng.