I think Bow hunting for non residents should be banned & one 

 segmont of our hunting be strictly kept for the Montan hunters. 



We have a good thing going here - let ' s attract all of the out- 

 of-state money we can. Lets help the Mt Assoc of Outfitters 

 where ever possible in jail areas of Big Game hunting. 



Nonresidents should be restricted if restrictions are needed, 



I hunt public lands as a rule because I refuse to pay a 

 landowner, for a tag already paid for. I'm realitively new to 

 the archery game but I do find it most satisfying. This year 

 (1987) I hunted the Fort Peck area because I was guarranteed a 

 tag. I was very please with the number of game in the area but 

 the number of hunters was almost unbearable. The particular area 

 (Seven Mile Creek) I hunted held an average of 10-12 people 

 daily. mostly out-of-staters . They bugled, meowed and crashed 

 about all day everyday. I found this to very upsetting. Again, 

 I would like to see the first two weeks of the season open to 

 only those individuals who hold in-resident liscenses. Thanks 

 for asking 



I think any preference for any hunting in Montana (Archery & 

 Rifle) should be given to Montanan's, I realize it brings in more 

 revenue from out of state, but Montana's hunting should be for 

 us. I also think that the fees we pay now are more than enough. 

 Also the outfitters who make money guiding people should have no 

 preference on any licenses and should have strict regulations 

 imposed on them. 



Limit the number of outfitters 

 Outfitters that lease private land 



1) Should be taxed double 



2) Land should be reclassified from agricultural to recreational 

 and they the land owner should pay double 



3) Leave the resident license fees alone. 



4) Triple the out of state hunter fees 



The program during antelope season in area 513 that the Dept has 

 started is in my opinion a very good one . (Walk in program) 

 The main concern I think for the Mont sportsmen is for a better 

 landowner, sportsman relationship. Once those 2 get along then 

 Mont will always be a great place to hunt 



The popularity of Mt. as a bow hunting state is increasing 

 dramaticly & there should be some concern over the numbers of out 

 of state hunters especially in areas of current high bow hunting 

 pressure. The use of ATV's off established 4x4 roads should not 

 be allowed while bowhunting. The bowhunting season should be 

 closed 2 weeks prior to rifle season but should have a 2 week 

 post season hunt one week after the close of rifle season. 

 Areas of high pressure should be put on a permit system with no 

 out of state hunters allowed to apply. 



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