Congratulations!! I drew the first NR tag in this unit and spent a total of 18 days scouting and hunting. Horses are required. We rode about 150 miles crisscrossing the unit and exploring all facets of the area. A lot of bulls were in little canyons off the main top, North and South, and the main herd in those days ran nearly two hundred and fifty animals. They ranged the entire area north to south. we followed them for four days, and watched the herd add and lose bulls and cows. There were nearly a dozen 6 pts. and one 7x7. There were nearly fifty 6x6 bulls outside the herd. I had info from the biologist about the biggest bull in the unit, a very good 6x6 the previous year, about 380 plus in score. We found him and and unfortunately he didn't throw his fifth points but was the biggest thing around and lorded over the main herd until I killed him one morning. He scored 357 and change as a 5x5. Not my biggest bull by score but the biggest bodied bull to date I have touched out of nearly forty animals, mine, clients, and friends. A long 14 mile walkout behind the horses (we had 5) and a long drive two days home. The following morning the four quarters weighed in at over 460 lbs. No head, no hide, no horns. Bull was at or over 1000 lbs live wt. IMHO
Now to today, the herd is still good, the genetics are there. A 350 class bull is attainable, but hunt the hidden holes (edges) on the north east and south west ends of the unit to look for a monster with his own harem of cows. Easy terrain to spot and stalk once you find him. Good optics, a good packer, or guide, and a lot of patience. Go early if on your on your own and scout, scout, scout. Do NOT disturb the elk, look from a distance if possible. You should have a great hunt. I have been in the unit two times since and we have always found 350 plus elk with no problem. What dates are the season this year. I had a rut hunt, super fun and lots of action.
Good Luck!