Need Help - Elk Hunting Public Land

[jsm9437]

Planning for next year. I've been elk hunting before, so I've got the gear already. In pretty good shape. Ran 5 miles this morning.
Thanks for the info on the drop camps. Is this what you are referring to as ranches in thew above post? The outfitters? Or is that the section of public land?...I looked into the drop camp and it seems to be the way to go to get you out in the middle of nowhere on public land.

I'll keep digging and doing my homework.