Elk hunters are attracted to wilderness areas and many recognize that burns create foraging conditions that attract elk and deer. The area you are inquiring about offers both along with fairly easy access thanks to a large number of forest roads along the wilderness boundary. Scouting is a good way to learn the lay of the land and that will be helpful to you next elk season. In reality, the area doesn't hold a large number of elk and it gets heavy pressure. Scouting the area won't lead to any honey holes where elk are unmolested. The elk in that area get ping-ponged around by many hunters each day which means that you'll have to be in the right place at the right time to be successful. It's a beautiful area and fun to hunt so don't be discouraged by the information you are receiving. However, you should also realize what the situation will be like when the season opens next fall.
Good luck and welcome to the site.
