Agreed....
I personnely dont think ide talk to any biologist or game warden(mike johnson), the local gamey down there.
I would go for a day trip and go knock on some doors and even if i doesnt look like there gonna have information ide ask....
Alot of people there have been living there for 15, 30, 50 plus years....so they know everyone and whats going on..lol...if that makes sence.
Be polite which i assume everyone can be. And just ask....theyll point the right direction or tell yah to come on in. Blue creek is filled with a bunch of good ole boys so just be honest and dont try to pull anything over there eyes...theyve heard it all before...
Good luck man...hope that you find what your looking for....Elk muzzleloader should be fun!