My thoughts exactly.
This is a huge variable in the equation.
I know of an outfitter in your price range, with private land to hunt, and 100% opportunity.
But it's a buck hunt, meaning if it has horns . . . you shoot it. So lots of young 3 points.
And it's a 2 day hunt.
I have also hunted...
Not sure what is more amazing.
The odds of them both drawing a tag or that neither knew how to take a good field photo of an elk.
I wonder how easy they are to call in with such light hunting pressure?
If someone agrees to accept my money for a service they provide then I guess I assume that basic levels of courtesy and communication are skills they should possess.
To each his own though.