people how to shoot a bow. And get the motorcycles the hell out 

 of the woods . 



I think it is very important to try and weed out the bad 

 sportsmen in this sport. The type which brag about how many 

 animals they stick (with arrow) each year. I believe that a 

 specialized course that would be required to take and pass before 

 issuing an archery license is a great idea and would go along 

 way in detering some of the less responsible and sportsmenlike 

 persons from starting up the sport. This idea should be 

 implemented as soon as possible, but I would hope that it be 

 readily available to anyone who may wish to participate. I'm not 

 sure that a fee increase would help, but wouldn't hurt to try. 

 If a fee increase doesn't limit archers, the extra money could 

 always go towards paying the expense of the school or aquiring 

 wildlife habitat. 



I believe archery hunting is generally tough enough without 

 shortening the season due to archery hunter increases and (bugle 

 wise) elk. I believe new hunters especially "young" hunters 

 should be put through a hunters safety course. I personally read 

 for a year, went along with an archer for one season (without my 

 bow) and practiced my archery skills for a year before ever 

 "hunting" with my bow. I salute you for wanting to understand us 

 "archers" and where our concerns lie. Please keep up the good 

 work. And it is possible to find out the results of your survey. 



I hear too many stories of archers out tracking elk because they 

 have taken a poor shot. Neither was found as far as I know. 

 Maybe archer education would help but I don't think so. 



Obviously, you can see my concern for the increased number of 

 non-responsible bowhunters in the field these days. Something 

 has to be done to limit the numbers for these individuals who 

 don't understand the serious nature of bowhunting and what little 

 to no margin of error exists with bowshooting compared to rifles. 

 You would not believe the amount of wounding going on out here. 



I would like to see a bowhunter education course required in 

 Montana including a shooting test required every three years. If 

 failed, no bowhunting until he or she qualifies. Also I'm glad 

 to see Montana taking interest in what is going on with archery 

 hunting. 



I think that you shouldn't have to take classes to hunt with a 

 bow. Because I have to take a class if I want to hunt. 



The only thing I feel wrong with archery hunting now is the 

 people who hit an animal and won't track it if it doesn't die 

 instantly. 



The biggest problem with archery season is too many amateurs not 



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