I would like to see muzzle loader seasons implemented in Montana. 



Montana is a good place to huntl I have done so for 20 odd yrs . 

 I've taken a few elk and a half dozen deer in this time period. 

 (Rifle) I started bow hunting liek others, because of increased 

 challegange and a back to the basics hunt. I do believe there is 

 getting to be 'too' much mechanical advantage equip, available. 

 If we are to have a bow season, lets use equip, that justifies 

 such i.e.: recurve or long bow no compounds crossbows, overdraws 

 etc. That gives the bow the rifle advantage. 



I would like to see a weight limet of no less than a 50 lb. pull 

 for Bow's used for big game hunting. 



To many animals are crippled and lost to bow hunters. The bow, 

 compound or other wise is an inferior weapon. I would like to see 

 archery season shortened considerable and institute a muzzle 

 loader season, or no primitive weapons at all. Bow hunting wastes 

 big game. 



I do support banning the use of mechanical bows ( ? ) that would get 

 rid of almost all slob hunters. Bowhunting is not for everyone 1 

 There should be a ban on RANGEFINDERS and lighted sight pins. 

 There should be some practical limits on broad-head styles and 

 arrow weight . Overdraws are bad news . The arrow weight with such 

 are too light for large animals like elk. Elk require heavy 

 arrows, deep penetrating broadheads, and over 60 pound bows. 



It is my wish that Montana archery season, laws, stay somewhat 

 the same. With exception of legalizing crossbows. I would like to 

 see crossbows used in archery season, and I feel that earring a 

 pistol should be an essential part of archery hunting (in case of 

 a bear attack. ) 



In some areas the Deer are so heavily populated that they sould 

 have a shotgun-or mussloader season mainly in 260 maby only a 

 week 



I'm new to bow hunting-yet I do not hunt with a gun. I tried & 

 like it because of less people (less chance to get shot as in gun 

 season) and the weather. 



How about cross bow legalization during 2nd. archery 

 (extended) season? 



I think the Dept. does a fine job of management, although 

 I'm not certain of the value (to novice hunters like myself) of 

 the trophy regulations. 



Several of my friends shoot blackpowder rifles and wouls like to 

 hunt the archery season. Black poder rifles are a one shot (close 

 shot) like a bow. 



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