I hunt an area that is thick in CO for elk, and actually have hunted several similar areas in CO, and my opinion is that you really just can't glass for these beasts here because you will just be looking at foliage and can't see through it. Of course the are a few parks now and then, but for the most part, there is no way. I bring only mini binos for stalking.
so my question is...other than just really listening and learning an area, how do YOU hunt these areas successfully, especially when they are not whisteling?