i have a buddy that only puts in for that hunt. Best combination of odds and quality bulls. Possibly one of the toughest elk in the state though, which limits the applicants.
And to piggy back on the never setting foot in a unit you apply for, I do that all the time. With family obligations and work, you can't set foot in everything you want to. With online resources, maps, forums, etc you can pick a unit apart to narrow down your access points, areas you want to focus on and places you think will hold game, then scout out those areas to limit down your final spots.
There is nothing wrong with putting in for units you've never been too. When drawn, you just need to put in the extra effort to escout it and get out a few weekends or a few days to scout. Places really far away, like AZ or WY, I most likely will never set foot in the unit prior to being drawn or ever scout it prior to my hunt dates....if I ever actually get drawn!
I feel once you got it e-scouted and areas located, you can knock off some and narrow down everything in 2 days to be successful. Planning a 7 day hunt, that leaves 5 days of good hunting. To be honest, that sort of adds to the excitement and adventure of the hunt, never seeing it before. It adds a layer of challenge I enjoy as well. There is also something to be said scouting something months/weeks in advance as weather & pressure can really change things. Scouting during your hunt is always an option. You just need to have the flexibility to add a few days to your trip.
Also don't limit yourself to a pack in trip when you haven't been there before where you can cover a few miles. Probably best to spike camp out in a spot where you can drive to multiple different spots within 20 to 30 miles. Then you can settle on a spot if you feel the need to pack a camp in then. Have a backup plan, a backup backup plan, and then a backup backup backup plan, then maybe 1 or 2 more! Don't put all your cards in 1 spot when no boots to the ground can take place, that is my advice.