Hi Curtis,

I filled the elk, deer and bear tags last year, and saw another bear. I am still kicking myself for not picking up another bear tag. Oh well.

All of the areas I know of are down near me. It depends on what method you hunt for deer and elk, for suggestions on areas, but I have a few ideas.

I would suggest investing in a muzzleloader, first off. That way you could take advantage of a late deer season in my area that is "any deer" in three units that lasts a month. It also prolongs your elk season.

Secondly, I would suggesting an investment in time to complete the AHE "master hunter" class. It won't make you a better hunter, per se', but you will have fewer people competing for cow tags, and one bull tag for elk. You will be a smarter hunter though, for using the systems that the WDFW puts in place for hunters with the desire to learn more.

Remember, hunt smarter, not harder. That will produce more game, year after year, than misdirected effort.

You can PM me if you want a few specifics, but let me know what metyhods you intend to hunt, i.e. Modern, ML, Bow.

Andy