So what do the landowners up there charge for the small chance to shoot an elk? Probably a few thousand? The chances of shooting one on public land I'm thinking are pretty slim.
Actually the success rate is extremely high.
I know of a guy that paid a thousand dollars or so a few years ago, down by Millston, Wi. He succeeded quickly and it was probably still cheaper than going out west.
Many farmers are so frustrated with them that i'm thinking I could find a place for ~free.