I think 17 is one of NM best and most underated units for monster bulls. The elk are in thinner numbers there , but they are there. My buddy killed his biggest bull on the muzzleloader hunt there a few years back , I don't remember the score but he is HUGE . Find the water away from the roads , you'll find the elk .Water Canyon is a great place to hunt , but alot of 17 hunters also know about it and will be there , its just a matter of getting out of the truck to go find em...Should be a great hunt , I'd love to have that tag....NMHUNTNUTT