Depending on your specs - I'd recommend the XL version. The reg is a little small in my opinion. I've got some but haven't shot anything with them yet. To be honest - a Montec is a good head. Not a ton to be gained here outside of a little durability. A Montec will kill the same as an...
All in all - I would not burn a point on it. If you really want a tag you could do it first choice - but I'm not sure about that either. To me it's a good backup plan. If you really just want to elk hunt I'd get the reduced price cow tag.
I ended up missing a 5pt due to range error and stupidity. Shot right under him. Should have waited as I would have got a better shot. Then called in a 6x5 but didn't get a shot, then shot another 5pt bull twice (yep twice) and lost him because I was so close to private and he jumped the fence...
The 5pt or less on one side restriction is odd. Overall a tough archery tag to fill for someone with limited elk experience I'd say. Can't speak for rifle. Great for someone with mobility issues as getting around is easy.
You bet man. I drew the tag on my second choice and hunted it for a week. Putting in 2nd choice again this year. The unit is very sparse for public access - some of the worst I've had. However, the archery hunting was good when I was there.
For a person getting into hunting I think it's a great option. I moved from out west to KY and was forced into a tree for the first time. For me, hunting public land it's a great system. I haven't found a tree that I wanted to hunt that I couldn't. For me I just wanted a one and done system.