I've built up points for cow elk in NV and was wondering when you guys think the best time of the year is to hunt cow's? I've always thought about hunting the rut, since it would be easier to find the cows with all of the bugling going on, but I've heard that the meat isn't as good since the cows are in estrus. Does this really affect the meat? Is it better to hunt the late hunts or should I hunt the earlier seasons with a bow or muzzleloader? I've only been on two bull hunts here in NV and have never been around a cow elk hunt here.