72 does have more private which makes it tougher to get the access needed to be at manageble objective. The private land also tends be the best habitat which helps navigate the tough winters.
This will actually be a very good thing, not having the website crash will be a great thing. Idaho has been a draw depending on where you landed in line. Now it's a draw for every unit or hunt.
Hey, honestly...book as much time as you can for the hunt. There are elk in the desert, but the NF will likely have higher density. I will get @heyjbales to give some insight as well.
Ask for successful and unsuccessful references from multiple years. Also ask for a one time client who was doing it as a trip of a lifetime. That usually gets you a really good feel.