Shedhunter3, try the southern part of the unit,i.e. Cherry creek, high, tree line. There hard to find early. there is a spring high on the south side of shelly mtn. where you can see into Alder creek, I screwed up more than once chassing elk, and bumbed some good bucks. Late hunt is the one you want but only 10 tags. elk, are everywhere. muldoon creek had 3 good bulls taken last year with a bow. some of the horse guys like cherry, smiley mtn. or antelope cr. on the corner going to iron bog. Good Luck.