hh....i spent a week+ last year in unit 45. was during the rut. took several hundred up close pics of lots and lots of BIG bulls. if i would have had a tag, i would have settled for nothing less than a 360+ bull. there were others that were a lot bigger. i didn't have a tag, and this was a week before the season opened for those lucky FEW that did draw. i beleive there were only 20 tags available. i stayed for the first few days of the season, and watched one young fella shoot a spike. i talked to him, and he was happy as a clam. i helped out to youngsters (brothers) whom made up the out of state hunters in the draw, (10%).. they put in as partners...first elk for each fella, and they both bagged 330+ bulls. they each shot the first bull they laid eyes on....that area is a real eye-opener....think i'm going back this year, just to see'em again...i know nothing about the other areas, but 45 is a doozy....hope this helps.