I have never hunted right around McCall area for elk but I have seen quite a few when I was hunting mule deer. Depending on where you go it is some really rough country to be elk hunting in especially if your Dad is getting a little older.

We have always flown in to the Salmon River drainage so I know little about the elk that are near the actual town. I know I picked a guy up who was hunting elk and got his truck stuck in the snow and had to ride out on his horse in a blizzard! I would contact some of the biologists down there and see if they can suggest some areas to you.

Would love to help but I really dont have much in fo other than STEEP COUNTRY!

Crayfin