the whole place, but all in all I think were lucky to have such 

 an opportunity to hunt as we do. I only wish there were n? way 

 to prevent or discourage non-serious hunters and those too lazy 

 to become proficient at shooting a bow from hunting elk. The 

 number of elk wounded and lost each year a? those taking poor 

 shots at an animal the size of an elk is an embarrasment to those 

 of us who respect this regal game animal . 



We need to ensure that we have quality hunters who do more good 

 than harm to the sport. We need to either educate the new hunter 

 or limit their numbers. Our "modern" day hunter buys stuff at k- 

 mart and then rides around in ATVs /Motorcycles randomly bugling 

 in (scaring) the herds. 



I think a bow hunter education course should be mandatory. Every 

 bow hunter should also have to prove that he or she is a good 

 enough shot to be allowed to bow hunt. This should be done every 

 year. 



Too many people don't spend enough time practicing acuracy. They 

 take long & bad shots that only result in wounded animals. If 

 this sport is to survive in the future people must drag out their 

 bows much earlier than a couple of days before opening day. 



I think every hunter should have to learn how to take care of his 

 or her game before even getting a hunting lasions. and also 

 learned to track game they met. 



There is a definite need to eliminate the poor archer and those 

 not serious about archery hunting. I would favor requiring 

 hunters to choose either rifle qjc. bow, and then require 

 bowhunters to meet a minimum level or proficiency up prior to 

 being issued a permit. 



Some Bow hunters I encounter need a course on the fact that 7 + 



yrd shots arenot the idea of Bow hunting. Getting close for the 



killing shot and enjoying the outdoors is why I enjoy Bow 



hunting. 



Good questions 



I think its about time that we hunters are asked our opinion on 

 issues that really affect us. I think that archery season is 

 getting better every year but we still need to educate people on 

 the art of bowhunting not the sport of bowhunting. 



I think its time we make it manatery to go to safty school for 

 bow hunting, & to make it eithr or, let bow hunters hunt the 

 whole season with the bow & gun hunter just 3 weeks in late 

 season. 



I have one comment reguarding hunter Education for Archery as a 

 Hunter saftey Instructor. I don't think we should be expected to 



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