Hey BB11b, I do a family archery elk hunt every year and it has now expanded to my wife, and my Daughter and her family. We generally go into the Nile area, but were chased out by the fire a few years back and have been trying different areas since. I also am from Whatcom county and have been out bear hunting and grouse hunting in the past few weeks. I am 62, but still get around very well, if you are still looking for someone to hunt with let me know. I am also a veteran.