increase chances of a kill if I don't get anything during 

 archery . 



I constantly see cattle over grazing on gov. land. ATV ' s are 

 getting worse, going out of trails, pushing elk around. People 

 actually drive through parks during season where I've seen the 

 best elk sign all summer. I'd like to see heavier vehicle 

 restriction. 



I would like to see fewer road Closures. This would spread out 

 hunting pressure. I also think ATV ' s & motorcycles should be 

 allowed on these closed roads for hauling out elk. They are big 

 animals and tough for a person to back-pack. 



The only problem with vehicles is the forest service - Fish & 

 Game closures in all area's for all vehicals. The wrong roads 

 are being closed for the wrong reasons and making walking access 

 highly difficult. For all especialy elder hunters. This applys 

 for all seasons. 



I feel more road closers are necessary for future archery and 

 rifle seasons. I also feel that a branch antlered rifle season 

 is in need for the 100-101-103, 121-122-127 regions. I also now 

 for fact that all terrain vehicles are being misused for hunting. 



I hope I have the time this year to hunt. 



Driving 4 X 4 or all terrain vehicles seem to cause a lot of 

 problems and should be stopped in most areas to prevent damage to 

 the grass & soil, especial on the east slope. 



My only disappointment during archery was some ATV'ers who took 



their vehicles down a closed trail because they were to lazy to 



walk. 



Overall I enjoy archery hunting more than any other sport. 



One simple way to increased herds is the closure of roads. Not 

 necessarily the larger roads but most spur ex-logging roads. I 

 think the season should be closed on all cows & spike bulls for 

 about 3 years . 



Too many RTV ' s all over prime animal habitat. Also chasing the 

 animal . 



I think that the rifle season should be shortend and the archery 

 season lengthed at least a week diff. and make all districts walk 

 in arear only. I get fead up with pick up & ATVs , & motor cycles 

 driveing around me all day. 



I strongly urge the MOntana Dept . of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks 

 should limit access for ATVs and 4X4 ' s in prime elk habitat. I 

 feel this easy access is greatly affecting the number of trophy 

 elk available. Also, I feel people should hunt in only 1 hunting 



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