I pulled a big game combo in MT this year and tried to combine deer and elk into one trip last week. Had private access near Lincoln for two days that didn't pan out (no weather to push elk onto the property). Our plan B spot south of Missoula was also a bust. Lots of bighorn in there though. I'm thinking about spending Thanksgiving out there trying to get the tag filled, cow or bull. But now I'm starting from square one on research with this having been my first out of state elk tag.
If anyone has any suggestions on a region I should focus my now somewhat frantic research on I'd appreciate a personal message. Daunting task to get started on with a short turnaround!