You have one leg up for elk hunting by being a resident of a state noted for excellent elk hunting opportunities. Start by contacting your states fish and game dept., asking ?'s about concentrations of herds, agricultural damage areas. Contact Ntl. Forest and speak with the district wildlife biologist, and the district silviculturist. They should be able to share info on herd health and problem areas, most notably drainages noted for holding elk and browse damage on regeneration. Talk openly with co-workers and friends and explain your situation. Most people will share some info, perhaps not their honey-hole, but enough to start you in the right direction. Spend time locating areas and observe the sign, tracks,droppings,rubs,wallows,browse. When contacting ranger districts, ask if you can purchase a district fire map. It's more detailed, providing more district drainage info and road info. This is just a little bit of information but I hope it is useful for you. Good luck with your future elk hunting.

Go to the Missouri Breaks. Or near the Livingston area. I have hunted near Livingston for quite a while and i love it. Also look for State land. Their is a peice near Reed Point.