Here's an article to get you started:
https://www.columbiavalleypioneer.co...n-past-decade/
Recently saw the winter counts on elk, and there sure aint many bulls in there, and even worse, 6pt in
the counts.
Are there Elk in the EK, yes.
Some areas traditionally hold more elk than other, but it will hold more hunters as well.
And those "pockets" of elk exist, but most locals know that also, and its a competition every morning to
see who gets in first each day.
If you do know people with private property, your chances go up for sure.
And if people have a good spot that is still holding elk for them, they wont tell you.
But there is a reason why other parts of the province has become over crowded as well now with
elk hunters, and it because things are bad in the EK.
If you are a local, then it's not a big deal to run out the door and hit your favorite spots.
If you have to plan a trip and long drive there, well many have changed their plans.