Ashford — I’m afraid I don’t know anything much about that area except it’s gorgeous, BHA and TU fought to keep it as roadless as possible, and Joe Cocker lives there. Since you live so nearby, consider a few brief backpacks or hikes between now and Sept. Damn cows ruin so much down low, then sheep hammer it high. You could check with the FS office for a map of authorized grazing areas and try to avoid those, as the elk certainly do. I’m rather envious of you hunting there. Don’t hear many bowhunters mention it. Best luck.
