Good to hear! I have a brother in-law in Bozeman who's an avid elk hunter who has lived in Montana most of his life. I too am new to the game but all my hunting has been in Oregon. I arrowed a bull my first year. Had many encounters since then but haven't had the time to hunt effectively. Not enough days in the woods. My wife is an avid believer in a full freezer so I'm encouraged by her to spend more time in the woods. My favorite part of the whole experience is the calling. I don't care who in the team arrows the bull, Just as long as I get to call him in. I am super excited to be in Montana and look forward to many hunting seasons, including wolf season. I too am self employed so I set my own schedule. Been practicing everyday with not just the calling but learning what to say and when to say it. Would love the opportunity to call in a bull for you. One of the best parts of interest to me is
the teamwork and comradery that comes with the hunt. Me and my wife travel down to Bozeman often to shop and just explore. Would like to get together one day, see if we click.