It all depends. It's not the best zone, the public ground probably gets hit hard. Are there good bucks there? Probably, but not behind every tree. Just like all out of state hunts, you will have to work for it and get lucky.
Honestly, I'd wait and apply for a better zone. Especially...
I'm pretty sure I know where you are. I have hunted that area allot. I think elk numbers are way down along with deer numbers. It's a tough hunt there.