end up driving quite some distance. We use to be able to hunt 

 the Glasgow area without getting permits for everything. Each 

 year you put more area away from the archery hunter. Soon we'll 

 have to drive to the other end of the state in order to hunt elk, 

 unless we get " lucky " on the permit drawing. 



I've participated in numerous surveys and I must say this was a 

 very 'negative' archery survey. In readint it, it seemed anit- 

 archery. Shortening seasons, limited to one species, one 

 district, higher prices by considerable amounts, and forced to 

 choose whether you use a rifle or Bow. We enjoy the challenge of 

 a bow hunt and the satisfaction of a good kill. 



This survey was a great idea! I look forward to reading the 



results. 



Do not increase the number of non-resident licenses. 



Please increase the number of B.A. Bulls. 



Cut a week off the beginning of the season and add a week to 



December . 



This survey is a good idea for the state and people in the state. 



Glad to see you are taking time & effort to discover what archers 

 want; however, I think the questionnaire is slightly biased in 

 favor of an either-or policy on choice of archery/rifle seasons. 

 Has the Dept . been considering a change in this area? Montana 

 already has too many things against it; don't shut down another 

 attractive reason for living here - leave the dual season as it 

 is ! 



I also think farmers should be allowed an extra permit or two to 

 help thin herds of destructive deer on their grain fields - w/the 

 option of keeping the meat. Thanks ! 



I enjoy helping with your surveys and would enjoy by helping in 

 the future . thank you . 



This is a pretty neat thing your doing. 



I think this survey is a good idea. I hope to learn of the 

 results and decisions forth coming. 



My only comments are as I said on p. 3, a fact sheet on the issues 

 should be included with a questionaire on possible management 

 actions. Keep up the good work! 



I would like to see more questionaires sent out to get a more 

 accurate survey. 



I think this is a good survey and I hope something is done. with 

 bow hunting! I think we should influence more people to get into 

 archery season. 



Thanks for the opportunity to comment. 



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