I hunted Roosevelt elk in Washington two years ago during the late hunt. I saw one cow in my 6 day hunt and I saw her for about 3 seconds! Tough hunting in all of that thick forest, especially where I was…That said, several resident hunters we camped with were getting into elk almost daily. I think it was more our lack of experience in the area that hindered our hunting. Because the elk were there.The elk sign was everywhere and you would hear them but seeing them deep in the timber was extremely challenging. I want to go back, perhaps this next November. Here is a some pictures of some of that thick country.