express my opinions. 



Question #8 has far too many restrictive and/or negative 

 questions with only 1 (8h) less restrictive options- this shows 

 throughout the survey - A lack of Fair balance. I don't feel it 

 is a well designed statistical questionaire . 



I think your questionnaire was good, keep up the good work & 

 don't let hunting trun into a rich man's sport or a lottery. 



I believe more of this should be done. 



This survey is a good idea, I hope the imput will be positive and 

 will give a pattern of the way archery seasons will be set up in 

 the future. Thank you for the oppetunity to partisipate 



I appreciate the opportunity to participate in this survey. I 

 like the idea of the Dept. taking the opinions of Montana hunters 

 into consideration when deciding management directions. 



You might want to reword Question #9 on last page "in the past". 



Why is this being distributed to non archery hunters, such as 

 myself? It looks like a waste of money. Please reply 



Please make the results of this survey public so all people, 

 bowhunters or not, may see what the bowhunters needs are and that 

 he doesn't deplete the herds as much as the general public may 

 think. 



I appreciate the concern for the sport of bow hunting and as far 

 as that goes for the game management that the state of Montana 

 has for it's own. 



I am disappointed in the quality of this survey and am reluctant 

 to participate but I will due to my concern for the sport. 



Many questions are too vague and refer to either one or all 

 game animals which is inappropriate and inaccurate. 



Hunting problems and perceptions are noiuniversal from one 

 district to another and remedies should not be applied as such. 



♦Present archery field studies do not accurately reflect 

 situations statewide and must be before judgement is passed. These 

 studies are far too short a duration and do not include enough 

 parameters for conclusive, accurate results, that will yield 

 sound recommendations. 



Why has a similar survey not be conducted with rifle hunters 

 who exert more pressure, harvest, etc.? 



Exactly what inferences will be made from this survey? 



What has the income from archery licenses benn used for? 



There is a lot of anti-bowhunter sentiment in this state, at 

 all levels , including the F.& G. Commission. Most "Complaints" are 



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