Not sure about your budget but, $2500 for drop camp and meat pack out in a unit like 16B might be worth a hard look. 16B is a super hard draw in the heart of some of the best elk hunting in the nation. I've hunted it once, we horse packed in 6 miles, were into elk everyday and both my partner...
We have been hunting muleys in 34 in the January hunt for the past 13 years. I would look down around Weed to Timberon area and locate water. If the temps are in the upper 40's to 50's it will drive the elk to water. Hope for warmer weather with no snow. It is a tough hunt but a friend of mine...
My elk hunting partner, his son and I swung for the fence put in as a group of 3 and hit it out with less than a 1% chance. I had already written off Wyoming after getting red lined in all the other draws in 5 other states for elk and deer.
SUCESSFUL 38-9. I better call my Cardiologist...
Sleeping room with cots is one factor to think about but if the weather turns off bad or having room for a camp kitchen is nice also. I have a 14 X 16 Davis tent that I love. It will sleep 4 comfortably or 3 with a camp kitchen.
It has been several years since I've hunted that area but it is all wilderness area, and fairly steep. Lots of bears. I would say an average number of elk. I have hunted it with both rifle and muzzleloader. An average bull will be in the 275 range IMO. We hunted above Opal Lake and packed in...