I have been thinking of takin a trip out west to hunt elk, and would like to do it on my own. Im finding that in most western states you need an outfitters certificate to get your tag. I found out that alot of the outfitters pushed for this so you would not have a choice, you would have to hire them. Also I think that some of the out of state fees are gettting out of reach of the common hunter. I hope that hunting doesn't become the rich person only sport. I have no problems with the top dollar hunts, because if I had the money I would go on them. I don't like hunting in fenced in areas, but that just my personal choice.