I am assuming you are flying into Jackson Hole? I would fly and just rent a vehicle.
I have been elk hunting a little further west than where you are going. We would hunt around Bridger- Teton National Forest. We sometimes used horses, sometimes if he had a good number of people we would just pack the elk out ourselves. Start getting yourself in shape. Or working on your endurance.
As far as your rifle, you will be taking shots in excess of 250 yards at a min distance. We always sighted in our rifles at 3" at 100 yds. It seemed to work, we brought plenty of ammo and a extra rifle. I always had light boots for hiking it doesn't seem like much weight but it will make a difference.
Always look up in trees because mountain lions don't make much noise until you are under them. There were several times we would be hiking and pass under a tree and then turn around and look and see one in the tree.
Elk hunting is one of the biggest things I missed about living on the left coast. You should have a blast. Bring a camera because it is some of the most beautiful country you can imagine.
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