1987 was the first year I really got serious about archery 

 hunting. I really enjoyed it. I did not get an elk, but I feel 

 it was due to lack of experience on my part. The weather was a 

 little too warm, but I seen elk almost every day of an 8 day 

 hunt. I plan to archery hunt every year. I hope it does not 

 come to a drawing for archery permits . That would discourage 

 beginners I think. 



Should be more opportunities for archers to take limited drawing 

 big game (ie) sheep and goats. Maybe have a percentage of 

 drawing permits targeted for bow only. 



In the 1985 and 1986 hunting season I feel there were way too 

 many permits given for elk in area 447. It significantly 

 affected the elk herd and put too much pressure on the ranchers 

 that didin't charge for access to their land. This had a greater 

 effect on my elk hunting but also deer hunting in this area than 

 the number of archers in the following seasons. I also feel that 

 the bowhunting education class for those who have already been 

 bowhunting is a very stupid idea! 



Since the deer population in the state is at an all-time high, 

 why not give the archer an extra deer tag for an antlered deer. 

 Many archers pass up antlered bucks because they want to rifle 

 hunt during the rut. There are many states that do this. 



Would like to see special permit areas (moose, goat , and sheep) 

 that have been closed or are seeing a reduction in the amount of 

 permits being given out be considered for an alternative, That 

 being, the offering of a small amount of archery permits as a 

 recreational opportunity maintained instead of a reduced or an 

 eventually lost opportunity to any sportsman. 



Make more tags available. 



I have been talking to alot of my friends and we all agree that 

 it is time people were required to buy their permits be fore they 

 apply for special permits. This cuts down on the so called non- 

 hunting wifes that receive permits, then their hubies go harvest 

 the game. I know alot of these people that don't even know how 

 to shoot a bow or rifle! 



Instead of longer doe seasons more B tags. We should be allowed 

 1 deer with a bow and 1 with a gun. 



Strongly believe special elk permits should allow the person to 

 hunt only in district that he has permit in, and not be able to 

 hunt else where. Same as goat, moose, sheep etc. 



Hunting in Montana for elk should be by drawing (both archery & 

 rifle) . 



