I hunt the high country for elk during the first rifle and see very few deer. Probably saw 150 elk opening day last year and 0 deer. That said, in "01" a buddy and I looked around Craig one evening before 1st elk season and saw over 600 deer, all on private land. 4 bucks that were over 26", one real nice non-typical. It seemed the private was small tracts of less than 640 acres so if you got permission and the deer were blown out of the area, you'd have to start over. Just my experence. Later could be even better. I know the "Wild Bunch" offers hunting for a tresspass fee but heard they were $750.00 a few years ago. Their land looks great for 3rd/4th season if there is a 4th season there. I always see several elk hanging in their camps on my way out during the 1st elk season. 441 looks more deery to me.