I'm just gonna throw this out there .But if your not very committed.Or if you only plan on hunting one weekend ,then I'm gonna say put in for a different unit closer to you.
In 117 on average from harvest reports about ten tags are filled out of the 100 tags given out .So yes your chances are better to draw ,but if your not gonna use the opportunity your not gonna harvest.
Yes 117 has lots of public land ,walk in ,road systems,clear cuts ,steep mountains ,etc.Good luck in the draw!