I hunted it mid season in 2011, but I hunted in 74, didn't see a bunch, but from what the local cowboys and previous hunters told me it was an unusual year and there are normally quite a few elk in that area. I saw a few nice ones before season, then couldn't find any for a 5 days! ended up getting an older bull, a 6 point but pretty short horned. I would go back and try again in a minute! But they wont let me try for 10 years! I hunted SW of Jackpot NV.