I see elk up on Rampart range every year. I Hunt archery tho, I get opportunity to shoot every year, after taking 8 up there I have been selective looking for the big boys, so I've passed on many shots last several years. Granted I have spent 27 years hiking the whole range so I have learned their habits and routes. I have hunted all over Colorado and see elk about every place I go.
I have spot and stalked, stand hunt and calling all with success. Some days it's 8 or 10 miles of locating and calling with a big fat 0 but come back in next day and bam there they are grazing and watching me. Ghost of the forest. Spend lots of time up there use your nose, they stink up the area when your close.