I've been in 2b a lot. There are small groups of Resident Elk, but not huge numbers. It looks to be more of a winter habitat. Like you said if you scout it a lot you won't have a problem, but expect the local Springerville and St. John folks to have the advantage of the bigger Bulls. Don't let that discourage you, as in any Elk unit in AZ, big Bulls can be taken by anyone. The biggest I've seen there are in the 320-350 range, but have talked to people who have taken and have seen pictures of bigger ones. Good luck and let us know how it went.