It's not "doing the same thing over and over" that's insanity. It's doing the same thing over and over "expecting a different result" that's insanity. With elk I continue to do the same things I do over and over......expecting the "same results" because they normally react in similar manners to what I do.
I live in Wyoming, but came from California (I'm sorry, can I at least get some credit for leaving that state?). The general elk and deer tags here are head and shoulders above some special draws I've had in California. Wyoming, general, public land, DIY beats 90% of draws in most states!