My son had that tag last year. I am familiar with the unit from other seasons, but it was our 1st time in for late muzz. He didn't score, but had several near misses.
I guess it was pretty much as I expected. Most areas had HEAVY road pressure. Saw very few hunters actually out of vehicles. There was snow- no it didn't help. Had a couple small groups dart the road on the 1st day; after that saw almost no elk near a road or in clear cuts except for a few at 1st and last light. Best bet is to find a secluded area that can't be seen from a road (hard to find) where the animals feel a little safer. Elk were spooky.
As you probably know there is not a ton of timber in that unit any more- most of it is either wide open or solid reprod.
It is a good tag, not a gimme. Average success as I recall is around 50%. I'd do it again. Put some time in and you'll get good opportunities. We should have scored, but my 12 year old was a little late on the trigger a few times, shot a limb, and flat out missed. Hope this helps
