what would you fellows consider to be the best elk hunt for an old man with a bad knee . etc?. I never could go because of work and obligations in my younger years ,and now I just could not walk the walk of a traditional elk hunt. I don't want high fence or exotic ranch experience. Is there an outfitter that offers a physically easier hunt?
Whats your age and knee issues? I tore my left knee in 2003 playing with my kids in street football. We had no insurance so I just let it heal up best it could. I have to baby it while getting in shape but I have always been able to lightly jog...not so this year. Frustrated with the pain and swelling in May I went to a doctor to get a steroid shot. He said my running days and walking up/down stairs for training are over if I was smart. Hills....thats where its at for me now. I can still do hills (he explained the difference between a stair and hill and why one is better than the other). So I'm 53, and I'm just about in the best shape I can get in for this years elk hunt. My legs, core and weight are in great shape....cardio not as good since I cannot run but elk hunting is not a sprint, its a marathon.
The steroid shot in the knee has taken most of the pain away. I still feel some slight pain time to time though. if you can get into somewhat decent shape you might look into a shot for the pain, and plan for next year. Its a little late trying to find an elk hunt thats not high fence etc.