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Upfront Outfitters, Mike Jenkins.Only West-side guide I have heard nothing but good about.Then there is Roosevelt Elk Outfitters (REO) I have not heard anything bad about them, but really have not heard much...Gray Wolf Outfitters is the only one registered with WOGA that operates on the Penninsula..
I would say Idaho as well, but if you guys do want to stick around the west side, mabey try the Margaret this year. It's over the counter now, should be lots of people but in archery season you should get some shots and see plenty of elk.
What physical shape is your group in? I ask because depending on if you can hike in 2 miles v.s. 8 miles makes a huge difference on what I'd recommend to you.
Paul and Kevin with Roosevelt Elk Outfitters are standup guys and have a pretty good ratio of getting their clients on bulls. Give them a call and they can give you some more info. https://sites.google.com/site/rooseveltelkoutfitters/home
I ask because in most cases I feel the further you are willing to go the better for westside elk. One spot I hunt I go in on foot a few miles and see decent elk and a few people per day. Another is 7 miles in on bike (about 2 hours) and I maybe see 2 people all season. The last spot takes me 5 hours to cover 13 miles and I have yet to see another person. The WA guide I know for Roosevelt is more or less the same, the more sweat you are willing to lose the better the chances