That is a tough hunt. There are elk there, but they are usually herded up in large herds. You may go days without seeing elk and then find a herd of 50 to 150+ head. Most of the elk generally migrate out onto the desert before this hunt, but some always lag behind or don't migrate at all. The eastern end will get much more snow than the western end. I know the unit fairly well, where are you from? I can PM you with more detailed info if you are interested.