I hunted it one year and a buddy the next. It was completely different each year. One year there was rain, cool weather, and even a little snow during muzzy season....bulls bugled off and on all day long. The other year was a full moon, 60 to 80 degree weather and the elk were only active right at sunrise and sunset. I almost turned in my tag! It was super tough...and boring! As mentioned in the post before mine it's a crap shoot! I've been on many sheep and mtn goat hunts in Alaska and elsewhere....the Dutton hunt was tougher than any I have ever experienced! Be ready to be in super top shape and an incredible amount of work. If conditions aren't ideal it can be a desolate place to hunt!