It looks like I am going to make my buddy's hunt. I am leaving Montana Friday. If anyone has any last minute advice, I'll listen. I have heard snow will help. After being hunted for months, are the bulls in the dark nasty? He has talked to some local folks, and everyone has been helpful. I just learned after knowing him for years, that he has never killed an elk before, much less a big bull. I am thinking that score may be of much less importance than just getting my bud a bull. I'm pretty sure score is irrelevant to him. I felt some pressure before to hunt till a booner was found. Now I think it will be just friends hunting elk. To all that have helped so far, thanks. mtmuley