I’ve hunted Ft. Carson
It’s....different.
Cool, but not anything like hunting elk on typical CO public.
Lots of regulations. Areas you’re allowed to access, can change daily.
Locals have the good spots dialed, and that’ll play a huge role in even seeing elk...because only a certain number of hunters are allowed in a unit at one time.
Gotta check in and check out daily (thats probably done via internet now)
There are some big bulls on Carson, but there are big bulls in every unit west of i25.
It might be worth it for you, if your buddy is dialed, but the years I hunt otc, Carson isn’t even on my radar...and I’m only 2 hours drive.
Totally depends on the kind of elk hunt you’re after.