I have seen bigger bulls in the area the last two years so I know there are a couple that are bigger. I don't consider myself one to hunt for "inches", although, if I have to pack an elk out on the front, I want him to be worth it. I took a nice 7x7 in the same area in 2007, you can read my post by doing a search here, so I am looking for a little bigger. I have had many chances every year to take elk in the area and have passed on many each year just so they can get bigger, so I don't consider myself an "inch" hunter.
Should be a good year and hopefully when I go up next weekend he has added a little more. Either way, I hope to get my cousin on this bull on opening morning as this is the first year he is archery hunting and is super excited to get after it.