Hello muzzlebrother, cool ,
i don't know much about the issaquah area, but i can tell you this there are a lot of elk on this side, i tend to look in areas just outside of suburbia, not way up in the hills. i hit local cafe's for coffee and just ask, "seen any elk lately?" you'll be suprised at the response. also, it has been VERY dry, so plan on taking a stand or walking a dirt trail, no brush.

good luck.
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