Update: I had a blast in the unit and hunted hard all 5 days. Came close a couple times on some really nice bulls. Got busted by the shifting winds. The elk stayed really close to to thick timber and rarely in the open. I thought we had a good campsite but when Friday rolled around, so did the other hunters. Even saw a big 26’ plus trailer drugged out there on a road with so many rocks. First couple of days was good then the bulls went silent and moved deep into nasty canyon pockets.
I spoke to a few hunters most saw a few elk but no shooters. The weather change mid way through and got warm which I think slowed elk movement. We traveled all over and hiked deep and far in. The farther in the less fresh elk sign shown.the last 2 days of our hunt in unit 17 slowed down and never saw elk again. The unit was beautiful and I learn at for this hunt/unit. Again we had a blasted during the whole time and saw some beautiful country. Even though no bull down, I had a great experience!
PS: if anyone was out in the unit PM me.
