I hunted elk during the muzzy season 2 years back to back, but it's been awhile.
I did see a couple of very nice bucks then, and I'd bet money that there is still a good buck in those areas.
I've been thinking about drawing out my deer points on the muzzy hunt next year. I'd be glad to share what little I know if it would help you. Perhaps I can learn something that may help me during the muzzy season next year.
I'm a Mississippi flatlander and I turned 60 this year so I should probably do the hunt while I still can. The places I hunted are in pretty steep country.