hunting in my favorite areas . 



Drawing for cow permits during rifle seasons has really helped 

 our hunting. I hunt on my ranch and behind. Herd numbers were 

 down to 7 cows in 197 9 and now over 50. (Keep up the good work). 



In general I am satisfied with our big game seasons and their 

 liberalization of time. The freedom we have in this state makes 

 us the envy of other states and in this aspect I congratulate our 

 law makers and wildlife managers. 



Their are alot of big bulls out their still. Management is doing 

 something right. 



I appreciate your interest in your concern of hunting problems 

 conditions and situations which many of us encounter in this 

 great state. 



Fish and Game does a very good job. Hunting is the enjoyment of 

 doing. If we always killed game each hunting season, there would 

 be very few left. To do is what is important. 



I am glad to see that someone is concerned enough about archery 

 hunting to conduct a survey such as this one. Keep up the good 

 work. 



I like the way it is set up with an unlimited district because 

 you don't feel so bad if you don't get your first choice. I look 

 forward to every year. Even though I didn't get a shot this year 

 just to see the Missouri Breaks elk is a special to me and I 

 thank the Dep. Fish, Wildlife & Parks. 



Keep up the good work and thank you. Archery hunting is an 

 important recreational persuit in Montana. 



For what it is worth, I like what is being dome in the Elkhorns. 

 I have hunted there alot and see alot of elk but not a good 

 number of bulls. I would like to see something similar done to 

 improve the number of big buck deer in our area. 



For overall use I feel that Montana Dept. F W & P has done a 

 super job. There is definately more game seen now than a few 

 years ago. My selectivity has gone way up but it is sure great 

 to see game the way it is seen now. I would favor trophy areas, 

 but my computer drawing luck would probably keep me from ever 

 getting to hunt such an area. 



On the whole the Dept. FWP seems to be regulating the season. 



I think your survey is a good idea. 



I personally think the fish and game is doing a very good job 



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